Precinct 3

Cobb County Police Department July 11, 2017

Cobb police at community forum give advice on auto-related theft prevention

A standing-room-only crowd gathered at Cobb County Police Precinct 3 Monday night to discuss a recent string of auto thefts and thefts from autos in the area. The meeting lasted…

Oakdale Road at Dickerson -- photo by Larry Felton Johnson

Cobb County Police Department July 7, 2017

Cobb precinct 3 commander warns against unlocked cars, keys left in ignition

In a phone conversation yesterday afternoon, Major Jeff Adcock, the commander of Cobb County’s Precinct 3, told the Cobb County Courier that a major portion of the spike in thefts…

Railroads July 5, 2025

1837: Report to the Governor of Georgia on plans for Western & Atlantic Railroad

The origins of metro Atlanta, in particular the cities of Atlanta and Marietta, are closely tied to the development of the Western and Atlantic Railroad in the early 19th century….

Marietta July 5, 2025

Cobb’s local Lions Clubs distribute flags at Marietta Independence Day parade

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs highlighted the Lions Clubs’ distribution of flags at Marietta’s Independence Day parade: The Cobb County Lions Clubs had a wonderful time handing out approximately 6,000…

Marietta July 5, 2025

Report with photos from Marietta’s Independence Day parade

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos from Marietta‘s annual Independence Day parade: Everyone in attendance had a fantastic time celebrating our Independence Day at The…

Weekend Quiz July 5, 2025

Quiz: How much do you know about the City of Marietta?

How much do you know about the City of Marietta? We run daily quizzes in the Cobb County Courier newsletter, and recently decided to move the Saturday and Sunday quizzes…

Weather July 5, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, July 5, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Saturday, July 5, 2025, with a high near 93 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly clear,…

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Cobb police at community forum give advice on auto-related theft prevention

Cobb precinct 3 commander warns against unlocked cars, keys left in ignition