I-575

Cobb County October 9, 2023

Driver seriously injured after crashing into the rear of agricultural trailer on I-575 exit ramp at Bells Ferry Road

According to a public information release from Officer S.A Barner of the Cobb County Police Department, the department’s Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (S.T.E.P. Unit) is investigating an accident that resulted…

Transportation July 22, 2022

Emergency bridge repairs in Marietta at I-75 and I-575 junction this weekend

The Georgia Department of Transportation announced in a press release that emergency bridge repairs will close lanes on I-75 near the intersection with I-575 this weekend. Contractors for the Georgia Department…

Transportation February 16, 2022

Overnight lane closures of express lanes on I-75 from Akers Mill to Hickory Grove in Cobb County this weekend

If you’re traveling anywhere between the Battery and Acworth this weekend, or up I-575, you might want to make a note of this road and bridge project. The Georgia Department…

Transportation June 4, 2021

Striping of I-575 at Barrett Parkway to resume this evening

The striping of I-575 starting at Barrett Parkway will resume this evening, Friday June 4 at 9 p.m. It will affect traffic in both directions. The Georgia Department of Transportation…

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Defense industry December 22, 2024

Lockheed Martin gets up to an additional $11.8 billion on existing F-35 contract

Photo of F-35 in flight courtesy of Lockheed Martin According to a news release from the U.S. Department of Defense, Lockheed Martin will be awarded a “not-to-exceed $11,762,911,991” modification to…

Cobb County December 22, 2024

Two Sweetwater Mission food distributions highlighted

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following reports and photos from two Sweetwater Mission food distribution events in South Cobb: Food distribution at Friendship Revival Center Barry submitted the…

Climate and Weather December 22, 2024

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Sunday, December 22, 2024

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Sunday, December 22, 2024, with a high near 46 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be clear, with…

Acworth December 22, 2024

Jeff’s Bagel Run: scratch-made bagels in Acworth

By Mark Woolsey There’s a new entry on the bagel front in Acworth, and its name might make you blink. Co-owner Valee Desai says their store, dubbed Jeff’s Bagel Run,…

Mableton December 21, 2024

Why was Six Flags built in Cobb County?

[We’re reworking and republishing some of the articles published in the Cobb County Courier in its earlier years. This was originally published in 2017, which was the 50th anniversary of…

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I-575

Driver seriously injured after crashing into the rear of agricultural trailer on I-575 exit ramp at Bells Ferry Road

Emergency bridge repairs in Marietta at I-75 and I-575 junction this weekend

Overnight lane closures of express lanes on I-75 from Akers Mill to Hickory Grove in Cobb County this weekend

Striping of I-575 at Barrett Parkway to resume this evening