Powder Springs

Welcome to Cobb County brick sign at Henderson Road on Veterans Memorial

Community Life, Things to Do November 5, 2026

Things to do in Cobb County this weekend: Nov. 6–8

Here is a list of a few things to do in Cobb County this weekend: Friday, November 6 to Sunday, November 8. Be sure to check the information in the…

Crime & Public Safety November 3, 2026

Teen charged in fatal Powder Springs shooting

By Mark Woolsey Cobb County police are investigating a Friday night homicide in Powder Springs. Powder Springs police said officers were sent to an address on Mustang Drive around 9:40…

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Community Life August 23, 2026

Powder Springs Opens Fall 2026 Neighborhood Beautification Grant Applications

According to an announcement on the city’s website, the City of Powder Springs is accepting applications for its Fall 2026 Neighborhood Beautification Grant program, offering up to $4,000 to help…

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Business & Economy, Local Business August 22, 2026

47 New Business Licenses Recorded in Cobb County

Cobb County issued 47 new business licenses between Aug. 16 and Aug. 23, with the latest list spanning businesses in health care, beauty services, professional services, construction, education, transportation and…

Government & Politics, Local government August 22, 2026

Powder Springs seeks public input on railroad crossing study through Aug. 25

Powder Springs residents and businesses have until Tuesday, Aug. 25, to weigh in on a proposal that could reshape three railroad crossings along the Powder Springs-Dallas Road corridor. The city…

Community Life, Parks in Cobb County August 21, 2026

Powder Springs Opens Its First Off-Leash Dog Park

By Mark Woolsey The city of Powder Springs now has a place where FOUR-legged residents can romp. Officials dedicated the city’s first off-leash dog park this week. It’s at 3899…

Community, Giving Back to the Community August 9, 2026

Georgia Realtor Jessica Ellis turns community roots into service in Cobb and Paulding

For Georgia Realtor Jessica Ellis, being rooted in a community means more than just selling homes. It means helping put food on tables, supporting cancer patients and connecting people with…

Business & Economy, Local Business July 26, 2026

New Restaurants, Retailers and Service Firms Join Unincorporated Cobb County

Cobb County issued 32 new business licenses between July 19 and July 26, 2026, reflecting continued growth across a broad mix of industries. The latest filings include restaurants, retail shops,…

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes July 20, 2026

How much do you know about the City of Powder Springs: Take Part 1 of our quiz

The City of Powder Springs began as one of the earliest settlements in Cobb County. But how much do you know about it? Take Part 1 of our series of…

History July 20, 2026

Powder Springs History: a 1907 train wreck

[This is an evergreen article that we periodically update and republish, first published in the Courier in May of 2024] Trains played a very important part in Cobb County’s history,…

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