Acworth police announced missing boy found and is safe The Acworth Police Department announced on social media that a 13-year-old boy who was reported mission on Thursday was safely located.The boy was reported missing after he wandered from his... The post Acworth police announced missing boy found and is safe appeared first on Cobb Courier.

Acworth police announced missing boy found and is safe #cobbcounty

Marietta SoccerFest ’26 to bring FIFA World Cup 26 watch parties, youth events to city June 12-14 The City of Marietta will host Marietta SoccerFest ’26 from June 12-14, 2026, with FIFA World Cup 26 public watch parties in downtown Marietta and a youth soccer event at... The post Marietta SoccerFest ’26 to bring FIFA World Cup 26 watch parties, youth events to city June 12-14 appeared first on Cobb Courier.

Marietta SoccerFest ’26 to bring FIFA World Cup 26 watch parties, youth events to city June 12-14 #cobbcounty

GDOT Releases Weekly I-285 and I-20 Lane Closure Schedule for the West Interchange Project in Cobb & 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 GDOT Releases Weekly I-285 and I-20 Lane Closure Schedule for the West Interchange Project in Cobb & Fulton appeared first on Cobb Courier.

GDOT Releases Weekly I-285 and I-20 Lane Closure Schedule for the West Interchange Project in Cobb & Fulton #cobbcounty

Patrick Duffy, Linda Purl Visit Marietta Kroger for Charity Event By Mark Woolsey A pair of well-known 70s and 80s TV stars came to Cobb County this week to discuss the ins and outs of bread. For a very good... The post Patrick Duffy, Linda Purl Visit Marietta Kroger for Charity Event appeared first on Cobb Courier.

Patrick Duffy, Linda Purl Visit Marietta Kroger for Charity Event #cobbcounty

Cobb County’s alphabet soup: take the quiz on important acronyms in our county This latest Cobb County quiz is about the abbreviations and acronyms of programs important to the operation of the county and its cities. The Cobb County Courier Quiz is a... The post Cobb County’s alphabet soup: take the quiz on important acronyms in our county appeared first on Cobb Courier.

Cobb County’s alphabet soup: take the quiz on important acronyms in our county #cobbcounty

What percentage of Cobb County is affected by the drought? According to the National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS), a division of NOAA, the Southeast is experiencing its most widespread drought in at least a quarter-century, with nearly the entire... The post What percentage of Cobb County is affected by the drought? appeared first on Cobb Courier.

What percentage of Cobb County is affected by the drought? #cobbcounty

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, April 18, 2026 The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Saturday, April 18, 2026, with a high near 88 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a... The post Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, April 18, 2026 appeared first on Cobb Courier.

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, April 18, 2026 #cobbcounty

Low Humidity and Winds Continue to Raise Fire Threat Across Georgia A Fire Danger Statement is in effect across north and central Georgia today, with very dry vegetation, low humidity, and breezy winds creating elevated wildfire risk through this evening. Outdoor... The post Low Humidity and Winds Continue to Raise Fire Threat Across Georgia appeared first on Cobb Courier.

Low Humidity and Winds Continue to Raise Fire Threat Across Georgia #cobbcounty

Your New Therapist: Chatty, Leaky, and Hardly Human This article by Darius Tahir first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Darius Tahir, April 17, 2026 If you or someone you know may be experiencing a mental... The post Your New Therapist: Chatty, Leaky, and Hardly Human appeared first on Cobb Courier.

Your New Therapist: Chatty, Leaky, and Hardly Human #cobbcounty

Trump picks new director for Centers for Disease Control and Prevention by Ashley Murray, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] April 16, 2026 WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Thursday said he will nominate Erica... The post Trump picks new director for Centers for Disease Control and Prevention appeared first on Cobb Courier.

Trump picks new director for Centers for Disease Control and Prevention #cobbcounty

Time is running short to register to vote in Georgia’s May 19 primary election by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] April 17, 2026 If you’re not registered to vote in next month’s primary election,... The post Time is running short to register to vote in Georgia’s May 19 primary election appeared first on Cobb Courier.

Time is running short to register to vote in Georgia’s May 19 primary election #cobbcounty

US and Iran: A brief history of how decades of mistrust and bad blood led to open warfare by Jeffrey Fields, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] With U.S. bombs raining down on Iran and Tehran’s... The post US and Iran: A brief history of how decades of mistrust and bad blood led to open warfare appeared first on Cobb Courier.

US and Iran: A brief history of how decades of mistrust and bad blood led to open warfare #cobbcounty

Students expect their university will mishandle sexual misconduct, if they ever report it by Heather Hensman Kettrey, Clemson University; Heidi Zinzow, Clemson University, and Megan Rebecca Fallon, Clemson University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Sexual misconduct – including... The post Students expect their university will mishandle sexual misconduct, if they ever report it appeared first on Cobb Courier.

Students expect their university will mishandle sexual misconduct, if they ever report it #cobbcounty

How Trump’s repeated efforts to fire Federal Reserve Chair Powell harm the economy – and make battling inflation harder by Ana Carolina Garriga, University of Essex and Cristina Bodea, Michigan State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] President Donald Trump has again threatened to... The post How Trump’s repeated efforts to fire Federal Reserve Chair Powell harm the economy – and make battling inflation harder appeared first on Cobb Courier.

How Trump’s repeated efforts to fire Federal Reserve Chair Powell harm the economy – and make battling inflation harder #cobbcounty

Cobb County Firefighters Probe Second Blaze at Concord Crossing Cobb County firefighters are seeking the cause of the second blaze at the same apartment complex in less than two months. Cobb Fire Lt. Stephen Bennett says the blaze broke... The post Cobb County Firefighters Probe Second Blaze at Concord Crossing appeared first on Cobb Courier.

Cobb County Firefighters Probe Second Blaze at Concord Crossing #cobbcounty

“My name is P’Nut Butter, 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 ginger tabby/white domestic short hair. The following information on this potential... The post “My name is P’Nut Butter, and I’m in need of a loving home!” appeared first on Cobb Courier.

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

“My name is Zeus. Are you here to adopt me?” The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a male brindle/white American pit bull terrier. The following information on this potential... The post “My name is Zeus. Are you here to adopt me?” appeared first on Cobb Courier.

“My name is Zeus. Are you here to adopt me?” #cobbcounty

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Friday, April 17, 2026 The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Friday, April 17, 2026, with a high near 90 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous... The post Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Friday, April 17, 2026 appeared first on Cobb Courier.

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Friday, April 17, 2026 #cobbcounty

Southeast drought reaches worst extent since 2000 as Georgia, Carolinas post record dryness According to the National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS), a division of NOAA, the Southeast is experiencing its most widespread drought in at least a quarter-century, with nearly the entire... The post Southeast drought reaches worst extent since 2000 as Georgia, Carolinas post record dryness appeared first on Cobb Courier.

Southeast drought reaches worst extent since 2000 as Georgia, Carolinas post record dryness #cobbcounty

As Drought Continues, Cobb County Under Fire Danger Statement Friday Dry conditions and elevated wildfire risk are the main concerns across north and central Georgia today and tonight, with a Fire Danger Statement in effect this afternoon and evening. Hazardous... The post As Drought Continues, Cobb County Under Fire Danger Statement Friday appeared first on Cobb Courier.

As Drought Continues, Cobb County Under Fire Danger Statement Friday #cobbcounty

Clay Fuller sworn in to Congress By Mark Woolsey It’s official: Clayton “Clay” Fuller is now a member of the 119th U.S Congress after winning a runoff election earlier this month. The former northwest Georgia prosecutor was... The post Clay Fuller sworn in to Congress appeared first on Cobb Courier.

Clay Fuller sworn in to Congress #cobbcounty

Things to do this weekend in Cobb County: Friday April 17 to Sunday, April 19 Here is a list of a few things to do in Cobb County this weekend: Friday, April 17, 2026 to Sunday, April 19, 2026. Friday, April 17, 2026 The Annual... The post Things to do this weekend in Cobb County: Friday April 17 to Sunday, April 19 appeared first on Cobb Courier.

Things to do this weekend in Cobb County: Friday April 17 to Sunday, April 19 #cobbcounty

Cobb County approves $1.25 million in contracts for South Cobb Health Facility in Mableton At Tuesday morning’s meeting Cobb County commissioners approved more than $1.24 million in contracts tied to the development and design of a new South Cobb Health Facility on Riverside Parkway... The post Cobb County approves $1.25 million in contracts for South Cobb Health Facility in Mableton appeared first on Cobb Courier.

Cobb County approves $1.25 million in contracts for South Cobb Health Facility in Mableton #cobbcounty

Political Cartoon by Clay Jones The post Political Cartoon by Clay Jones appeared first on Cobb Courier.

Political Cartoon by Clay Jones #cobbcounty

New Federal Medicaid Rules Require One Month of Work. Some States Demand More. This article by Samantha Liss first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Samantha Liss, April 16, 2026 Millions of people who apply for Medicaid in the coming years... The post New Federal Medicaid Rules Require One Month of Work. Some States Demand More. appeared first on Cobb Courier.

New Federal Medicaid Rules Require One Month of Work. Some States Demand More. #cobbcounty

Tax Day 2026: Democrats and Republicans battle over impact of new Trump tax cuts by Ashley Murray, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] April 15, 2026 WASHINGTON — The 2026 tax filing season closed Wednesday with the... The post Tax Day 2026: Democrats and Republicans battle over impact of new Trump tax cuts appeared first on Cobb Courier.

Tax Day 2026: Democrats and Republicans battle over impact of new Trump tax cuts #cobbcounty

Chancellor Sonny Perdue announces retirement as head of Georgia’s university system by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] April 15, 2026 University System of Georgia Chancellor Sonny Perdue, who previously served as... The post Chancellor Sonny Perdue announces retirement as head of Georgia’s university system appeared first on Cobb Courier.

Chancellor Sonny Perdue announces retirement as head of Georgia’s university system #cobbcounty

The Islamabad talks were doomed to failure – and Hormuz blockade has thrown another obstacle to any Iran‑US deal by Farah N. Jan, University of Pennsylvania, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Twenty-one hours of direct negotiations. The highest-level face-to-face engagement between Washington and Tehran... The post The Islamabad talks were doomed to failure – and Hormuz blockade has thrown another obstacle to any Iran‑US deal appeared first on Cobb Courier.

The Islamabad talks were doomed to failure – and Hormuz blockade has thrown another obstacle to any Iran‑US deal #cobbcounty

Iran’s military forces combine state‑of‑the‑art drones and hackers with out‑of‑date conventional weapons by Paul J. Springer, Air University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Six weeks of U.S. and Israeli bombardment have served to degrade Iran’s nuclear facilities... The post Iran’s military forces combine state‑of‑the‑art drones and hackers with out‑of‑date conventional weapons appeared first on Cobb Courier.

Iran’s military forces combine state‑of‑the‑art drones and hackers with out‑of‑date conventional weapons #cobbcounty

One‑way attack drones: Low‑cost, high‑tech weapons ‘democratize’ precision warfare by Michael C. Horowitz, University of Pennsylvania and Lauren Kahn, Georgetown University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Wars in Ukraine and the Middle East have... The post One‑way attack drones: Low‑cost, high‑tech weapons ‘democratize’ precision warfare appeared first on Cobb Courier.

One‑way attack drones: Low‑cost, high‑tech weapons ‘democratize’ precision warfare #cobbcounty