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Education, News August 8, 2026

Cobb County School District Honors Three Teachers of the Year

By Mark Woolsey The votes are in and Cobb County School District has named its 2026 district-wide teachers of the year at the elementary, middle and high school levels. The…

Business & Economy, Local Business August 8, 2026

Cobb County Issues 69 New Business Licenses Aug. 2-9

Cobb County issued 69 new business licenses between Aug. 2 and Aug. 9, 2026, with the latest list spanning restaurants, health and personal-care services, contractors, consultants, retailers and other small…

News, Transportation August 8, 2026

Latest schedule of lane closures for the ongoing $1.2 billion I-285 and I-20 West Interchange project in Cobb and Fulton

The Georgia Department of Transportation released the following updated schedule of lane closures for I-285 and I-20 for the estimated $1.2 billion I-285/I-20 West Interchange project. This week’s updated schedule…

Crime & Public Safety August 8, 2026

Collision on Barrett Parkway leads to life-threatening injuries

By Mark Woolsey Cobb County Police Department STEP Unit investigators are looking into a serious crash that happened on Barrett Parkway Thursday evening. Police say a red 2000 Chevy Silverado…

Crime & Public Safety August 8, 2026

Missing 2-Year-Old Found Dead in Marietta, Police Say

By Mark Woolsey The search for a missing toddler has come to a tragic end in Marietta. Marietta police say 2-year-old Messiah Harris was found dead at about 7:30 p.m….

Opinion August 8, 2026

Navigating change is an important back-to-school skill

By Melanie Dallas, LPC The start of a new school year is often filled with excitement. New teachers, new classmates, new routines, and new opportunities can make this season feel…