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Marietta May 2, 2025

Arrest made in double shooting in a Marietta park; victims in stable condition

By Mark Woolsey Marietta police have arrested a 17-year-old in connection with a double shooting near a city park last month. Police say that early Friday morning, SWAT officers captured…

Weather May 3, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, May 3, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts showers and thunderstorms here in Cobb County on Saturday, May 3, 2025, with a high near 74 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

Weather May 3, 2025

Scattered thunderstorms in Georgia expected to be most severe Saturday, May 3

The National Weather Service extended its hazardous weather alert for north and central Georgia due to scattered thunderstorms moving through the state. The most severe storms are likely to occur…

Powder Springs May 2, 2025

Location Changes for Saturday Book Worm Book Fest 2025 in Powder Springs

The Cobb Public Library distributed the following notice about a venue change for the Book Worm Book Fest: Due to forecasts of inclement weather on Saturday, the May 3 locations…

Pets and Pet Adoption May 2, 2025

“My name is Cheddar. Are you here to adopt me?”

The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a male orange tabby/white domestic short hair. The following information on this potential…

Pets and Pet Adoption May 2, 2025

“My name is Marissa, and I’m so excited about the prospect of going home with you!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a female chocolate labrador retriever. The following information on this potential family member…

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Arrest made in double shooting in a Marietta park; victims in stable condition