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Cobb County government building sign, a vertical rectangular sign with the words "Board of Commissioners," "County Clerk," "County Manager," "County Office," "Employment," and a wheelchair entrance icon

Transportation & Development October 30, 2026

Cobb County microtransit expands into northwest Cobb

By Mark Woolsey A Thursday morning ribbon-cutting marked the expansion of Cobb County’s microtransit service into northwest Cobb, including areas in Kennesaw and Acworth. The transit program launched in 2024…

News, Transportation October 27, 2026

Georgia DOT releases its Halloween Travel Forecast

The Georgia Department of Transportation released its travel forecast for the Halloween holiday. We’ve reprinted it below, verbatim: Stay Safe and Be Seen: Georgia DOT’s Halloween Travel Forecast and Safety…

gasoline pump and an EV charging station with a car

Fuel Cost, Transportation & Development October 26, 2026

Georgia gas prices fall 8 cents to $3.65 a gallon

Georgia’s average price for regular gasoline fell 8 cents over the past week to $3.65 a gallon, according to AAA. Drivers are paying 51 cents less than a month ago…

A circle with drawings of a bicycle and a woman walking with a small child

Transportation & Development October 25, 2026

Marietta street safety concerns go beyond driver blame

[The Cobb Courier often highlights the work of student journalists from Kennesaw State University. This is Sarah Pittman’s first article for the Courier] By Sarah Pittman In recent year, Marietta,…

Fuel Cost, Transportation & Development October 19, 2026

Georgia gas prices ease but oil costs rise

Georgia’s average price for regular gasoline fell 8 cents over the past week to $3.73 a gallon, but rising crude oil prices could slow further declines, according to AAA. The…

Mableton Mayor Michael Owens speaks to the city council and the attendees

Government & Politics, Local government October 16, 2026

Mableton City Council approves the city’s inaugural comprehensive plan

photos by Gabriela Henriquez Stoikow By Gabriela Henriquez Stoikow The Mableton City Council unanimously approved the “Elevating Tomorrow Mableton 2045 – City of Mableton’s Inaugural Comprehensive Plan” which outlines how…

Community Life, Trails and Greenways October 4, 2026

Acworth Trail Project to Connect Neighborhoods With Downtown

By Mark Woolsey The City of Acworth is working on upgrading its trail system. The mayor of Acworth, members of the Board of Alderman and the Acworth Lake Authority held…

Fuel Cost, Transportation & Development September 28, 2026

Gasoline prices continue to rise, in Georgia and nationally

Georgia drivers paid an average of $4.19 for a gallon of regular gasoline Monday, Sept. 28, about 10 cents more than a week earlier and $1.31 more than a year…

Lane closures and road work, Transportation & Development September 27, 2026

Four westbound I-285 lanes closed at Powers Ferry Road through Monday morning

Four left lanes of westbound I-285 at Powers Ferry Road/Northside Drive (Exit 22) are scheduled to remain closed until 5 a.m. Monday, Sept. 28, for bridge maintenance, according to the…

News, Transportation September 18, 2026

Marble Mill Road Railroad Crossing in Marietta to Close Sept. 21–25

The City of Marietta posted the following notice about an upcoming CSX railroad crossing closure: CSX has notified the City that the Marble Mill Road railroad crossing will be temporarily…

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Health & Wellness November 12, 2026