Cobb County

A large crowd at the Atlanta Latino Lions Bingo Fundraiser at the Smyrna Community Center

Giving Back to the Community June 9, 2026

Atlanta Latino Lions Club Raises Funds for Scholarships and Community Programs

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about the annual Bingo Fundraiser held at the Smyrna Community Center: The Atlanta Latino Lions Club hosted their annual Bingo…

News, Weather June 9, 2026

Flood Risk Grows Across North Georgia as Heavy Rain Moves In

A hazardous weather outlook is in effect for much of north and central Georgia today, with locally heavy rainfall and thunderstorms expected to create a flood risk, especially across parts…

A color drawing of a house, car, and tree partially submerged in a flood

News, Weather June 8, 2026

Flood Watch Remains in Effect Across Metro Atlanta and North Georgia

A Flood Watch remains in effect for parts of North and West Georgia, including Metro Atlanta, as heavy rainfall today could lead to isolated flash flooding in low-lying and urban…

News, Weather June 7, 2026

Thunderstorm chances return to Georgia Sunday with heavy rain potential

Thunderstorm chances return to parts of north and central Georgia today, with isolated storms expected this afternoon and evening across portions of North and West Georgia. While widespread severe weather…

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Business & Economy, Local Business June 6, 2026

Cobb County Issues 46 New Business Licenses During First Week of June

Cobb County issued 46 new business licenses during the week ending June 7, 2026, reflecting a broad mix of service providers, food businesses, health-related enterprises, contractors, consultants, and home-based ventures….

Sports June 6, 2026

Wide selection of World Cup-related events in Cobb County

The Lou Hammond Groups distributed the following list of some of the World Cup-related events in Cobb County: Soccer world record attempt at Village Green Park in Smyrna — June 6The…

Government & Politics, Local government June 5, 2026

Mableton announces formation of own police department

The City of Mableton Mayor’ Office announced that the city is preparing to launch its own Public Safety Division, which will include police services. The city will hold a Town…

Interstate 20 and 285 shields are overlaid on a drawing of an interstate highway interchange

Lane closures and road work, Transportation & Development June 5, 2026

Travel headaches likely in metro Atlanta as total shutdown of portions of west I-285 in place all weekend

By Mark Woolsey Metro Atlanta drivers, including many in Cobb County, should prepare for major traffic headaches this weekend. The Georgia Department of Transportation says contractor work crews will shut…

Business & Economy, Local Business June 4, 2026

Authority Brands to Relocate Headquarters to Cobb County

By Mark Woolsey Cobb County is poised to gain almost 400 new jobs Governor Brian Kemp this week announced that Authority Brands will establish its new headquarters in Cobb County,…

Crime & Public Safety June 3, 2026

Cobb/Mableton police services agreement stalls over what court handles misdemeanor cases

By Larry Felton Johnson This is a breaking story, we will provide further information as it becomes available. The Intergovernmental Agreement between Cobb County and the City of Mableton over…

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Health & Wellness July 21, 2026

A Deloitte-Run System Denied Medicaid Benefits for Michigan’s Disabled. Now Trump’s Law Piles On.

This article by Rachana Pradhan, Samantha Liss, and Kate Wells first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Jul 21, 2026 Marie Noon takes eight medications a day. One…

Environment July 21, 2026

The feds no longer protect endangered species habitat. States say they can’t pick up the slack.

by Alex Brown, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] July 21, 2026 The Trump administration is removing protections from the key places where…

Economy July 21, 2026

Canadian hockey sticks, wine and cement subject to new Trump tariffs

by Ashley Murray, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] July 20, 2026 WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump ordered 50% tariffs on several Canadian…

Government & Politics, National Government July 21, 2026

Declassified intelligence is not the same as proof

by Brian O’Neill, Georgia Institute of Technology, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] President Donald Trump used a nationally televised address on July 16, 2026, to…

Government & Politics, National Government July 21, 2026

More testosterone won’t make a better soldier or a tougher man – aggression and strength drive T levels, not the other way around

by Adam Stanaland, University of Richmond, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] How low is too low when it comes to testosterone levels? When Defense Secretary…