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Pets and Pet Adoption March 27, 2025

“Look into my eyes … you will adopt me … you will adopt me …”

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

A black/white American pit bull terrier with a blue leash

Pets and Pet Adoption March 27, 2025

“My name is Brooklyn, and I’d move into a loving home in a New York minute!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a female black/white American pit bull terrier. The following information on this potential…

Weather March 27, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Thursday, March 27, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Thursday, March 27, 2025, with a high near 76 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…

a view of Kennesaw Mountain past a wooden fence

Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community March 27, 2025

Do More Things That Make You Forget Your Phone

Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park — photo by Brian Benefield [This is the latest installment of “Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community” by Brian Benefield] It’s that time of year in Georgia…

Weather March 27, 2025

High fire danger alert for north and central Georgia Thursday

The National Weather Service issued a high fire danger alert for Cobb County and all of north and central Georgia for the afternoon of Thursday, March 27, due to expected…

A man in a colorful costume stretches in front of a crowd of racers set to run in the Noonday Shanty 5K/10K

Town Center March 27, 2025

Fourth Annual Noonday Shanty 5K/10K Draws Hundreds of Community Members

[All photos courtesy of the Town Center Community] The Town Center Community submitted the following press release announcing the winners of the Noonday Shanty 5K/10K: A perfect spring morning set…

Education March 27, 2025

Kennesaw State assistant professor receives national honor for mentorship in oncology nursing

Photo courtesy of Kennesaw State University [This article by Dave Shelles first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] Kennesaw State University assistant professor Chinomso Nwozichi has…

A contractor holding blueprints, a stack of residential blueprints, and a representation of a site map

Mableton March 26, 2025

Mableton announces schedule for Planning Commission meetings

The City of Mableton announced the schedule for its Planning Commission meetings. The first meeting will be April 1, 2025, 6 p.m. at the Riverside EpiCenter, 135 Riverside Parkway, Austell,…

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

Health Care March 26, 2025

Cobb & Douglas Public Health offers septic system services for low-income homeowners

Cobb & Douglas Public Health distributed the following announcement about a program for low-income homeowners: Cobb & Douglas Public Health launches Septic System Pumping and Repair Project for Low-Income Cobb…

A red flag with a fire danger triangle, and the words "Red Flag Warning, critical danger of wildfire"

Weather March 26, 2025

Red flag warning issued: critical conditions for fire in metro Atlanta Wednesday March 26

The National Weather Service issued a red flag warning of critical fire danger conditions for Cobb County and other counties in the region due to expected low humidity, gusty winds…

Color sihlouettes of five runners on a paved track

Kennesaw March 25, 2025

Kennesaw Grand Prix 5K series begins April 26

The City of Kennesaw distributed the following press release about its popular Grand Prix 5K series: The 2025 Kennesaw Grand Prix 5K series is set to return, offering four races…

A couple with their newly adopted black poodle

Pets and Pet Adoption March 25, 2025

Furry Friends at the Cobb animal shelter looking for loving homes

By Lee Woodward According to Cobb County Animal Services, eleven cats and dogs found new homes Tuesday, yet 195 remained awaiting new owners. Nina, a 2-year-old pit bull became one…

Health Care March 25, 2025

Whistleblowers allege retaliation, sue Highland Rivers after patient death

By Rebecca Gaunt Two former employees of Highland Rivers Behavioral Health filed a lawsuit against the agency and its CEO, Melanie Dallas, alleging widespread mismanagement that contributed to the death…

Pets and Pet Adoption March 25, 2025

“Oh, Gosh, I guess it’s worth being hoisted like this if someone will adopt me!”

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

A tri-color American pit bull terrier lying down

Pets and Pet Adoption March 25, 2025

“My name is Kon, and I think I’ll just lie here until a loving human adopts me!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a male tri-color American pit bull terrier. The following information on this potential…

A green recycling truck. A large utility truck like a standard trash pickup truck but with a circular arrow recycling symbol on the side

Mableton March 25, 2025

Contracts with 14 trash haulers on the Mableton City Council agenda

The Mableton City Council will meet this Wednesday, February 26 at the Riverside EpiCenter, 135 Riverside Pkwy, Austell, GA 30168. There will be a work session at 5:15 p.m. followed…

Marietta police SUV parked at the curb on Marietta Square

Marietta March 25, 2025

Marietta Police Foundation poised to move full steam ahead

By Mark Woolsey Months after its start, the Marietta Police Foundation (MPF) is poised to move full steam ahead, after a period of building behind the scenes. The non-profit’s genesis…

Weather March 25, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Tuesday, March 25, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, with a high near 77 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be clear, with…

A large group of volunteers in front of a Starbucks prior to the Chattahoochee RiverLands river cleanup

Chattahoochee RiverLands March 24, 2025

Chattahoochee RiverLands host cleanup on Chattahoochee River

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about a weekend cleanup on the Chattahoochee River. Chattahoochee Riverlands hosted while the Archer Western Construction-Walshe Group sponsored the…

The word "immigration" wrapped around the upper part of a world globe while walking people are on the lower part

Immigration March 24, 2025

Debate over H-1B visas shines spotlight on US tech worker shortages

by Moshe Y. Vardi, Rice University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] A heated debate has recently erupted between two groups of supporters of President Donald…

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“Look into my eyes … you will adopt me … you will adopt me …”

“Look into my eyes … you will adopt me … you will adopt me …”

“My name is Brooklyn, and I’d move into a loving home in a New York minute!”

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Thursday, March 27, 2025

Do More Things That Make You Forget Your Phone

High fire danger alert for north and central Georgia Thursday

Fourth Annual Noonday Shanty 5K/10K Draws Hundreds of Community Members

Kennesaw State assistant professor receives national honor for mentorship in oncology nursing

Mableton announces schedule for Planning Commission meetings

Cobb & Douglas Public Health offers septic system services for low-income homeowners

Red flag warning issued: critical conditions for fire in metro Atlanta Wednesday March 26

Kennesaw Grand Prix 5K series begins April 26

Furry Friends at the Cobb animal shelter looking for loving homes

Whistleblowers allege retaliation, sue Highland Rivers after patient death

“Oh, Gosh, I guess it’s worth being hoisted like this if someone will adopt me!”

“My name is Kon, and I think I’ll just lie here until a loving human adopts me!”

Contracts with 14 trash haulers on the Mableton City Council agenda

“Look into my eyes … you will adopt me … you will adopt me …”

“My name is Brooklyn, and I’d move into a loving home in a New York minute!”

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Thursday, March 27, 2025

Do More Things That Make You Forget Your Phone

High fire danger alert for north and central Georgia Thursday

Fourth Annual Noonday Shanty 5K/10K Draws Hundreds of Community Members

Kennesaw State assistant professor receives national honor for mentorship in oncology nursing

Mableton announces schedule for Planning Commission meetings

Cobb & Douglas Public Health offers septic system services for low-income homeowners

Red flag warning issued: critical conditions for fire in metro Atlanta Wednesday March 26

Kennesaw Grand Prix 5K series begins April 26

Furry Friends at the Cobb animal shelter looking for loving homes

Whistleblowers allege retaliation, sue Highland Rivers after patient death

“Oh, Gosh, I guess it’s worth being hoisted like this if someone will adopt me!”

“My name is Kon, and I think I’ll just lie here until a loving human adopts me!”

Contracts with 14 trash haulers on the Mableton City Council agenda

Marietta Police Foundation poised to move full steam ahead

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Tuesday, March 25, 2025

Chattahoochee RiverLands host cleanup on Chattahoochee River

Debate over H-1B visas shines spotlight on US tech worker shortages