Independence Day

Powder Springs June 17, 2021

UPDATE: Carnival Canceled. Powder Springs to host carnival for Independence Day weekend

UPDATE: Due to a tragic accident that took the life of the wife of the carnival’s owner, the carnival has been canceled. The SpringsFest will continue as scheduled. The City…

Powder Springs June 15, 2020

Powder Springs seeks photos of local veterans and active military members for their virtual Independence Day celebration

The Powder Springs Independence Day celebration is going virtual this year, in order to observe social distancing to slow the spread of COVID-19, and is seeking photos of veterans and…

Kennesaw May 20, 2020

Kennesaw postpones Salute to America event to September 12

The City of Kennesaw has postponed its annual Salute to America event until Sept. 12. The city emailed the following announcement: Out of an abundance of caution for the health…

Independence Day fireworks in New Year article

Fourth of July June 30, 2018

Independence Day Events across Cobb County

Independence Day in Cobb County If you live in Cobb County, you won’t be far from a town square or park with a firework display this Independence Day. Most shows…

Cobb County June 26, 2017

July 4th Events Across Cobb County

Cobb County residents are honoring America’s independence with all sorts of family-friendly parties and events. Here are several ways families and friends in the area can gather together for fireworks,…

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Pets and Pet Adoption April 6, 2026

“I’m a doggy in need of a permanent loving home!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a male tri-color/white beagle. The following information on this potential family member is…

Pets and Pet Adoption April 6, 2026

“I’m a kitty in need of a permanent loving home!”

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

Health & Wellness April 6, 2026

Immigrant Seniors Lose Medicare Coverage Despite Paying for It

This article by Vanessa G. Sánchez, El Tímpano, first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Vanessa G. Sánchez, El Tímpano, April 6, 2026 OAKLAND, Calif. — Rosa María…

Government & Politics, National Government April 6, 2026

Republicans applaud immigrant detention — until it’s in their back yards

by Ariana Figueroa, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] April 6, 2026 WASHINGTON — New Hampshire’s Republican governor, frustrated with little information about…

Government & Politics, State Government April 6, 2026

Top Georgia candidates competing in 2026 midterms set to debate later this month

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] April 6, 2026 Election season in Georgia is about to heat up even more….