Cobb County Courier

Thunderstorms in Georgia Saturday could bring small hail and damaging winds Patchy dense fog across parts of central Georgia this morning and a line of thunderstorms expected this evening could bring small hail and damaging winds to portions of northwest Georgia,... The post Thunderstorms in Georgia Saturday could bring small hail and damaging winds appeared first on Cobb Courier.

Thunderstorms in Georgia Saturday could bring small hail and damaging winds #cobbcounty

This week’s 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... The post This week’s schedule of lane closures for the ongoing $1.2 billion I-285 and I-20 West Interchange project in Cobb and Fulton appeared first on Cobb Courier.

This week’s schedule of lane closures for the ongoing $1.2 billion I-285 and I-20 West Interchange project in Cobb and Fulton #cobbcounty

Cobb Libraries Join Georgia Reads for America 250 Initiative Cobb County Public Library distributed the following news release about a statewide literacy initiative where Cobb libraries will place a role: The Georgia Council on Literacy, in partnership with the... The post Cobb Libraries Join Georgia Reads for America 250 Initiative appeared first on Cobb Courier.

Cobb Libraries Join Georgia Reads for America 250 Initiative #cobbcounty

What Happened in Cobb County the Week Ending Fri, March 6? Take the Quiz and Find Out The Cobb County Courier has a quiz we run from Monday to Thursday in our email newsletter. Here on the main website, it will be a weekend quiz, published Saturdays... The post What Happened in Cobb County the Week Ending Fri, March 6? Take the Quiz and Find Out appeared first on Cobb Courier.

What Happened in Cobb County the Week Ending Fri, March 6? Take the Quiz and Find Out #cobbcounty

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, March 7, 2026 The National Weather Service forecasts partly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Saturday, March 7, 2026, with a high near 81 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a... The post Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, March 7, 2026 appeared first on Cobb Courier.

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, March 7, 2026 #cobbcounty

Merlin Labs completes preliminary design review for C-130J autonomy program According to a company press release, Merlin Labs, Inc. completed the Preliminary Design Review (PDR) for its C-130J autonomy program, a step in reducing the crew required to operate the... The post Merlin Labs completes preliminary design review for C-130J autonomy program appeared first on Cobb Courier.

Merlin Labs completes preliminary design review for C-130J autonomy program #cobbcounty

“I’m a doggy in need of a permanent loving home!” The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a female tiger brindle/white American pit bull terrier. The following information on this... The post “I’m a doggy in need of a permanent loving home!” appeared first on Cobb Courier.

“I’m a doggy in need of a permanent loving home!” #cobbcounty

“My name is Elliot, and I’m in need of a loving home!” The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a male grey/white domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family... The post “My name is Elliot, and I’m in need of a loving home!” appeared first on Cobb Courier.

“My name is Elliot, and I’m in need of a loving home!” #cobbcounty

Six Federal Scientists Run Out by Trump Talk About the Work Left Undone This article by Rachana Pradhan and Katheryn Houghton first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Rachana Pradhan and Katheryn Houghton, March 6, 2026 Marc Ernstoff, a physician who... The post Six Federal Scientists Run Out by Trump Talk About the Work Left Undone appeared first on Cobb Courier.

Six Federal Scientists Run Out by Trump Talk About the Work Left Undone #cobbcounty

Campaign video targeting ‘sharia law’ draws a new candidate to Georgia’s lieutenant governor race by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] March 5, 2026 The race to become the next leader of the Georgia Senate... The post Campaign video targeting ‘sharia law’ draws a new candidate to Georgia’s lieutenant governor race appeared first on Cobb Courier.

Campaign video targeting ‘sharia law’ draws a new candidate to Georgia’s lieutenant governor race #cobbcounty

Longtime Georgia lawmakers look forward to a frantic – and for some, their last – Crossover Day by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] March 6, 2026 It’s sink or swim time for bills in the Georgia Legislature.... The post Longtime Georgia lawmakers look forward to a frantic – and for some, their last – Crossover Day appeared first on Cobb Courier.

Longtime Georgia lawmakers look forward to a frantic – and for some, their last – Crossover Day #cobbcounty

When unpaid cooking, cleaning and child care get a dollar value, income inequality in the US shrinks – but the gap has grown since 1965 by Leila Gautham, University of Leeds and Nancy Folbre, UMass Amherst, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] When economists track inequality, they typically focus on income... The post When unpaid cooking, cleaning and child care get a dollar value, income inequality in the US shrinks – but the gap has grown since 1965 appeared first on Cobb Courier.

When unpaid cooking, cleaning and child care get a dollar value, income inequality in the US shrinks – but the gap has grown since 1965 #cobbcounty

How does Iran go about selecting a new supreme leader? And who is in the running? by Eric Lob, Florida International University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Feb. 28, 2026, set off the process... The post How does Iran go about selecting a new supreme leader? And who is in the running? appeared first on Cobb Courier.

How does Iran go about selecting a new supreme leader? And who is in the running? #cobbcounty

Persian Gulf desalination plants could become military targets in regional war by Michael Christopher Low, University of Utah, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and neighboring countries in the Persian Gulf... The post Persian Gulf desalination plants could become military targets in regional war appeared first on Cobb Courier.

Persian Gulf desalination plants could become military targets in regional war #cobbcounty

Immersive theater production to debut at Smith-Gilbert Gardens during Art Blooms According to a press release from the City of Kennesaw, an immersive outdoor theater experience inspired by Lewis Carroll’s “Through the Looking-Glass” will take place at Smith-Gilbert Gardens this spring... The post Immersive theater production to debut at Smith-Gilbert Gardens during Art Blooms appeared first on Cobb Courier.

Immersive theater production to debut at Smith-Gilbert Gardens during Art Blooms #cobbcounty

Kennesaw State partners with OneGoal on college success initiative [This article by Gary Tanner with photo by Matt Yung first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] Kennesaw State University and education nonprofit OneGoal have partnered... The post Kennesaw State partners with OneGoal on college success initiative appeared first on Cobb Courier.

Kennesaw State partners with OneGoal on college success initiative #cobbcounty

Cobb Collaborative, Marietta Leaders Open Two New Little Free Libraries Cobb Collaborative submitted the following press release about the opening of two Little Free Libraries: On March 3, the Cobb Collaborative, the Kiwanis Club of Marietta and the City of... The post Cobb Collaborative, Marietta Leaders Open Two New Little Free Libraries appeared first on Cobb Courier.

Cobb Collaborative, Marietta Leaders Open Two New Little Free Libraries #cobbcounty

City of Mableton to Receive 2026 Smart 20 Award for Cloud-Native System The City of Mableton announced in a press release that Mableton will receive a 2026 Smart 20 Award on March 10. According to the website for the awards, “The Smart... The post City of Mableton to Receive 2026 Smart 20 Award for Cloud-Native System appeared first on Cobb Courier.

City of Mableton to Receive 2026 Smart 20 Award for Cloud-Native System #cobbcounty

NWS: Storms Could Bring Gusty Winds and Lightning to Georgia Thunderstorms could develop across north and central Georgia this afternoon, with a few storms capable of producing gusty winds and frequent lightning. While widespread severe weather is not expected, patchy... The post NWS: Storms Could Bring Gusty Winds and Lightning to Georgia appeared first on Cobb Courier.

NWS: Storms Could Bring Gusty Winds and Lightning to Georgia #cobbcounty

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Friday, March 6, 2026 The National Weather Service forecasts partly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Friday, March 6, 2026, with a high near 81 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a... The post Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Friday, March 6, 2026 appeared first on Cobb Courier.

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Friday, March 6, 2026 #cobbcounty

Rome City Commission votes to support banning kratom By Tovah Meyer [Meyer is a jounalism student at Kennesaw State University] The Rome City Commission voted unanimously Monday night to support the removal of kratom off the streets. This... The post Rome City Commission votes to support banning kratom appeared first on Cobb Courier.

Rome City Commission votes to support banning kratom #cobbcounty

As ICE Moved In, Minnesotans Set Up a Shadow Medical System. It’s a Lesson for Other Cities. This article by Arthur Allen and Kate Wells first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Arthur Allen and Kate Wells, March 5, 2026 MINNEAPOLIS — Gabi has big... The post As ICE Moved In, Minnesotans Set Up a Shadow Medical System. It’s a Lesson for Other Cities. appeared first on Cobb Courier.

As ICE Moved In, Minnesotans Set Up a Shadow Medical System. It’s a Lesson for Other Cities. #cobbcounty

Federal funding for people in poverty heading to anti-abortion centers instead by Kelcie Moseley-Morris, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] March 5, 2026 The bulk of the money Missouri gives to its crisis pregnancy... The post Federal funding for people in poverty heading to anti-abortion centers instead appeared first on Cobb Courier.

Federal funding for people in poverty heading to anti-abortion centers instead #cobbcounty

Bill allowing Georgia property owners to sue over homelessness, immigration clears House by Alander Rocha, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] March 4, 2026 The Georgia House of Representatives passed a measure Wednesday that could... The post Bill allowing Georgia property owners to sue over homelessness, immigration clears House appeared first on Cobb Courier.

Bill allowing Georgia property owners to sue over homelessness, immigration clears House #cobbcounty

‘Destruction is not the same as political success’: US bombing of Iran shows little evidence of endgame strategy by Farah N. Jan, University of Pennsylvania, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Shortly after the opening salvo of U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran on Feb. 28,... The post ‘Destruction is not the same as political success’: US bombing of Iran shows little evidence of endgame strategy appeared first on Cobb Courier.

‘Destruction is not the same as political success’: US bombing of Iran shows little evidence of endgame strategy #cobbcounty

Operational secrecy kept the US from making evacuation plans – and that means Americans in the Mideast could wait days by Donald Heflin, Tufts University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] As the U.S. and Israel launched strikes on Iran, American citizens living in or visiting... The post Operational secrecy kept the US from making evacuation plans – and that means Americans in the Mideast could wait days appeared first on Cobb Courier.

Operational secrecy kept the US from making evacuation plans – and that means Americans in the Mideast could wait days #cobbcounty

GLP‑1 drugs may fight addiction across every major substance, according to a study of 600,000 people by Ziyad Al-Aly, Washington University in St. Louis, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] A patient of mine, a veteran who had tried to quit smoking... The post GLP‑1 drugs may fight addiction across every major substance, according to a study of 600,000 people appeared first on Cobb Courier.

GLP‑1 drugs may fight addiction across every major substance, according to a study of 600,000 people #cobbcounty

Things to do this weekend in Cobb County: Friday March 6 to Sunday, March 8 Friday, Mar. 6, 2026 Evening at Marietta SquareSpend a relaxed evening around Glover Park on the Marietta Square, where restaurants, pubs, and shops stay open late and frequently feature live... The post Things to do this weekend in Cobb County: Friday March 6 to Sunday, March 8 appeared first on Cobb Courier.

Things to do this weekend in Cobb County: Friday March 6 to Sunday, March 8 #cobbcounty

Cobb Public Library compiles reading list for Women’s History Month March is Women’s History Month, and the Cobb County Public Library compiled the following reading list in observance of the month that recognizes the contributions and accomplishments of women: Find... The post Cobb Public Library compiles reading list for Women’s History Month appeared first on Cobb Courier.

Cobb Public Library compiles reading list for Women’s History Month #cobbcounty

Cobb Chamber celebrates milestones, hands out awards Photo above: Outgoing Chamber Chairman, Chris Britton of Brasfield & Gorrie, passing the leadership to 2026 Chairwoman, Melissa Cantrell of CDH Partners (photo provided by the Cobb Chamber) By Mark... The post Cobb Chamber celebrates milestones, hands out awards appeared first on Cobb Courier.

Cobb Chamber celebrates milestones, hands out awards #cobbcounty