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Weekend Quiz August 16, 2025

Quiz: How much do you know about libraries in Cobb County?

How much do you know about Libraries in Cobb County? We run daily quizzes in the Cobb County Courier newsletter, and recently decided to move the Saturday and Sunday quizzes…

Libraries August 16, 2025

Stratton Library to close Sep. 15 for renovations

The Cobb County Public Library distributed the following announcement: The Joanne P. Stratton Library will be closed beginning September 15 for a renovation project that is expected to last into…

Weather August 16, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, August 16, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Saturday, August 16, 2025, with a high near 92 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

Marietta police SUV parked at the curb on Marietta Square

Marietta August 16, 2025

Charges filed in I-75 hit-and-run fatality

Authorities have filed charges in the case of a Tennessee truck driver who was struck and killed on I-75 this week. [The Cobb County Courier has a policy of withholding…

Demographics August 16, 2025

Cobb growing more slowly than in past decades, ARC study reports

By Mark Woolsey It’s indicative of a maturing county, say observers. Population estimates released by the Atlanta Regional Commission this week show that Cobb County is growing more slowly, adding…

Weather August 16, 2025

Scattered thunderstorms and high heat index values forecast for north and central Georgia Saturday, Aug 16

Scattered thunderstorms and dangerous heat index values are forecast for north and central Georgia today, with the National Weather Service warning of possible gusty winds, heavy rain, and lightning into…

Map of Hurricane Erin, east of the U.S. and near Puerto Rico

Weather August 16, 2025

Tropical Storm Erin elevated to Hurricane Erin

As predicted by the National Weather Service, Tropical Storm Erin was elevated to Hurricane Erin. The center of the storm is likely to reach the northern Leeward Islands, the Virgin…

Weather August 15, 2025

Tropical Storm Erin expected to become Hurricane Erin today

The National Hurricane Center (NHC) reports that Tropical Storm Erin is becoming better organized and is expected to become Hurricane Erin today, described by the NHC as “large and powerful.”…

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Pets and Pet Adoption August 15, 2025

“My name is Crescent, and I’m so excited about the prospect of going home with you!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a female black/white labrador retriever. The following information on this potential family member…

A grey tabby kitten sitting on a grey cloth

Pets and Pet Adoption August 15, 2025

“My name is Piper, and I’m a kitty in need of a permanent loving home!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a female grey tabby domestic short hair. The following information on this potential…

Weather August 15, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Friday, August 15, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Friday, August 15, 2025, with a high near 92 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

Weather August 15, 2025

Storms north of I-20, high heat south of I-85 forecast in GA for Friday

Scattered thunderstorms and potentially dangerous heat levels are expected across north and central Georgia today, with storms more likely north of I-20 and heat indices soaring to 105 degrees in…

Smyrna City Hall in article about Smyrna millage rate

Smyrna August 15, 2025

1872: The incorporation of Smyrna

This is an evergreen article that we republish periodically, often with updates as we do further research. Earlier in August, we published an article from the Friends of Smyrna Library…

A cartoon drawing of a rooster, two hens, two chicks, and a hatchling along with a drawing of a chicken coop.

Cobb County August 15, 2025

Cobb’s agricultural past: a 1907 poultry show

[This is an evergreen history article we periodically republish, often with added information] Anyone who consistently follows Cobb County Board of Commissioners meetings or Planning Commission hearings is probably aware…

History August 15, 2025

William Grady Bagby, one of the last depression-era bandits

[Editor’s note: This is an evergreen article I frequently resurrect and rework as our readership increases, because the Bagby brothers were a fascinating throwback to Depression-era roving bandits, and they…

Education August 15, 2025

Visiting Japanese delegation to formalize partnership between KSU and Fukuoka University

On August 21, Kennesaw State University‘s Coles College of Business will host a delegation from Fukuoka, Japan, to formalize a partnership between KSU and Fukuoka University. According to the press…

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Government & Politics August 15, 2025

Chancellor Sonny Perdue poised to receive $50k pay raise

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] August 13, 2025 Chancellor Sonny Perdue, head of the University System of Georgia, could…

Color drawing of the south side of the White House

Government & Politics August 15, 2025

Trump administration cuts to terrorism prevention departments could leave Americans exposed

by Kris Inman, Georgetown University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Staff at the State Department’s Office of Countering Violent Extremism and Bureau of Conflict and…

A partially sunlit moon taken toward the moon's north pole

Energy August 15, 2025

NASA plans to build a nuclear reactor on the Moon – a space lawyer explains why, and what the law has to say

by Michelle L.D. Hanlon, University of Mississippi, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The first space race was about flags and footprints. Now, decades later, landing…

A drawing of Earth with a red thermometer representing climate change

Weather & Environment August 15, 2025

Climate models reveal how human activity may be locking the Southwest into permanent drought

by Pedro DiNezio, University of Colorado Boulder and Timothy Shanahan, The University of Texas at Austin, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] A new wave of…

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Quiz: How much do you know about libraries in Cobb County?

Quiz: How much do you know about libraries in Cobb County?

Stratton Library to close Sep. 15 for renovations

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, August 16, 2025

Charges filed in I-75 hit-and-run fatality

Cobb growing more slowly than in past decades, ARC study reports

Scattered thunderstorms and high heat index values forecast for north and central Georgia Saturday, Aug 16

Tropical Storm Erin elevated to Hurricane Erin

Tropical Storm Erin expected to become Hurricane Erin today

“My name is Crescent, and I’m so excited about the prospect of going home with you!”

“My name is Piper, and I’m a kitty in need of a permanent loving home!”

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Friday, August 15, 2025

Storms north of I-20, high heat south of I-85 forecast in GA for Friday

1872: The incorporation of Smyrna

Cobb’s agricultural past: a 1907 poultry show

William Grady Bagby, one of the last depression-era bandits

Visiting Japanese delegation to formalize partnership between KSU and Fukuoka University

Quiz: How much do you know about libraries in Cobb County?

Stratton Library to close Sep. 15 for renovations

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, August 16, 2025

Charges filed in I-75 hit-and-run fatality

Cobb growing more slowly than in past decades, ARC study reports

Scattered thunderstorms and high heat index values forecast for north and central Georgia Saturday, Aug 16

Tropical Storm Erin elevated to Hurricane Erin

Tropical Storm Erin expected to become Hurricane Erin today

“My name is Crescent, and I’m so excited about the prospect of going home with you!”

“My name is Piper, and I’m a kitty in need of a permanent loving home!”

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Friday, August 15, 2025

Storms north of I-20, high heat south of I-85 forecast in GA for Friday

1872: The incorporation of Smyrna

Cobb’s agricultural past: a 1907 poultry show

William Grady Bagby, one of the last depression-era bandits

Visiting Japanese delegation to formalize partnership between KSU and Fukuoka University

Chancellor Sonny Perdue poised to receive $50k pay raise

Trump administration cuts to terrorism prevention departments could leave Americans exposed

NASA plans to build a nuclear reactor on the Moon – a space lawyer explains why, and what the law has to say

Climate models reveal how human activity may be locking the Southwest into permanent drought