WellStar Health System

A sidewalk lined with storefronts in The Battery

Community Life September 4, 2026

Holidays events at The Battery Atlanta presented by Wellstar

Holidays at The Battery Atlanta presented by Wellstar brings festive entertainment, family-friendly traditions and milestone celebrations to Cobb County The Battery Atlanta distributed the following announcement of its upcoming holiday season events: The Battery Atlanta is…

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes September 3, 2026

Cobb Courier Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Wellstar?

Wellstar Health System is a major provider of health care and also a major employer in Cobb County. But how much do you know about it? Take this quiz and…

Medical symbolic staff with serpents and wings

Health & Wellness September 3, 2026

Marietta-Based Wellstar Plans Another North Georgia Acquisition

By Mark Woolsey Marietta-based Wellstar Health System announced Tuesday that it’s acquiring another Northeast Georgia hospital. The sprawling non-profit health care entity announced in a news release that the Stephens…

Puzzles Games and Quizzes August 19, 2026

How much do you know about health care in Cobb County? Take Part 1 of our quiz series

Health care is a critical part of the life of any county or city. But how much do you know about how health care is delivered in Cobb County? The…

Sign in front of Cobb & Douglas Public Health on County Services Parkway in article about Cobb & Douglas Public Health hiring

Health & Wellness August 19, 2026

Cobb & Douglas Public Health Expands Access to Blood Pressure Checks

Cobb & Douglas Public Health Increases Access to Blood Pressure Checks Throughout Cobb & Douglas Counties with Local Partners Cobb & Douglas Public Health distributed the following news release about…

Health & Wellness August 19, 2026

Curative adds Wellstar Health System to Georgia provider network

According to a release from Wellstar Health System, Curative has reached a network agreement with Wellstar Health System that will give members of its employer-sponsored health plans in-network access to…

Health & Wellness, Wellstar Health System August 11, 2026

Wellstar Completes Mountain Lakes Medical Center Acquisition

By Mark Woolsey Marietta-based Wellstar Health System says it’s finished its acquisition of Mountain Lakes Medical Center in Northeast Georgia, with the addition bringing the system to12 hospitals. The 25-bed…

Exterior Photo of Mountain Lakes Medical Center

Business & Economy June 5, 2026

Wellstar to Acquire Mountain Lakes Medical Center in Rabun County

Wellstar Health System announced it is acquiring Mountain Lakes Medical Center, a northeast Georgia hospital. The organizations say will strengthen healthcare access, expand clinical resources and preserve local care for…

2 babies in Wellstar Cobb Neonatal ICU with a sign "My first Easter"

Community Life April 3, 2026

Easter Photos from the Wellstar Cobb Medical Center’s NICU

Wellstar Health System distributed the following Easter celebration photos from the Wellstar Cobb Medical Center NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit): “Our tiniest patients at Wellstar Cobb Medical Center’s NICU are…

A brick fountain in Glover Park on Marietta Square. benches surround a circular brick path and a photographer snaps a shot.

Community Life March 14, 2026

Marietta announces 2026 Glover Park Concert Series, marking 40th anniversary

The Downtown Marietta Development Authority and the City of Marietta announced in a news release on the city’s website the 2026 Glover Park Concert Series, a free monthly concert lineup…

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Labor September 7, 2026

Labor unions are growing, but where depends on state politics

by Kevin Hardy, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] September 7, 2026 Labor union membership continues to climb in the United States, though…

Labor September 7, 2026

Report: Georgia continues to rank near the bottom of nation on worker’s rights

by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] September 7, 2026 Georgia has made modest gains, but remains one of the worst…

Economy September 7, 2026

Taxpayers don’t want to pay for new NFL stadiums – so why did politicians approve billions in subsidies to fund six new ones?

by J.C. Bradbury, Kennesaw State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] When the Buffalo Bills play their 2026 season home opener in the newly built…

Puzzles Games and Quizzes September 7, 2026

The Conversation U.S. weekly news quiz

by Fritz Holznagel, The Conversation, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] We hope you’ve enjoyed this quiz from our quizmaster, Fritz Holznagel, a past winner of…

Immigration September 7, 2026

What comes next for the 1 million people who have lost – or will soon lose – Temporary Protected Status

by Jean Lantz Reisz, University of Southern California, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] At the beginning of President Donald Trump’s second term, 1.3 million individuals…