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Science and Technology January 3, 2025

Selling fear: Marketing for cybersecurity products often leaves consumers less secure

by Doug Jacobson, Iowa State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] You have likely seen multiple ads for products and services designed to make you…

Economy January 3, 2025

What does 2025 hold for interest rates, inflation and the American consumer?

by D. Brian Blank, Mississippi State University and Brandy Hadley, Appalachian State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Brian Blank is a finance scholar and…

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Curious Kids January 3, 2025

Does outer space end – or go on forever?

by Jack Singal, University of Richmond, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a…

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Georgia January 3, 2025

Wild Hog socializing, legislative policy briefings set stage for Georgia’s 2025 Gold Dome debates

by Stanley Dunlap, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission]January 2, 2025 Several new legislators will begin their first legislative session on Jan. 13…

The "Star of Life" symbol represents medicine and health care. Three rectangles are arranged in a radial pattern to form a sort of abstract star shape, with a snake coiled around a staff superimposed on the center.

Health Care January 3, 2025

For Many Rural Women, Finding Maternity Care Outweighs Concerns About Abortion Access

This article by Lillian Mongeau Hughes first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Lillian Mongeau Hughes January 2, 2025 BAKER CITY, Ore. — In what has become a…

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Quiz of the Week January 3, 2025

Quiz of the Week: How much do you know about Cobb County?

By Larry Felton Johnson The Courier has a daily quiz in our email newsletter, and it’s been pretty successful at engaging readers in the beginning stages. So, I’ve decided to…

Mableton January 3, 2025

The notorious and cruel 1953 Mableton UFO hoax

This is an evergreen article that we periodically republish, often edited with more information as we research the topic. It was originally published in February of this year. [Warning from…

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Mableton January 3, 2025

When Mableton first was (and shortly thereafter wasn’t) a city

[The Cobb County Courier is republishing some of our earliest articles. When many of these articles were first published, our readership was less than 10,000 per month. Now that we’re…

Climate and Weather January 3, 2025

National Weather Service determines brief tornado damaged homes in East Cobb

A brief EF1 tornado with 95-mile-per-hour winds on Sunday, Dec. 29, damaged Cobb County homes on Corral Drive and Bridal Path. According to the county, several residents were displaced, and…

Defense industry January 3, 2025

Lockheed Martin schedules Q4 and full-year 2024 earnings call

Lockheed Martin announced in a press release that it will webcast live its fourth quarter and full year 2024 earnings results conference call (listen-only mode) on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025…

A white brown American pit bull terrier with an orange scarf

Pets and Pet Adoption January 3, 2025

“I’m Murray, and I’d really love to be adopted to a loving home!”

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

A tortoiseshell cat inside a cage, looking shy

Pets and Pet Adoption January 3, 2025

“I’m just going to lie back here quietly until some nice person adopts me!”

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

Cobb weather January 3: Photo of cloudy skies above a residential street

Climate and Weather January 3, 2025

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Friday, January 3, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Friday, January 3, 2025, with a high near 50 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be clear,…

Science and Technology January 2, 2025

2 populations of dark comets in the solar system could tell researchers where the Earth got its oceans

by Darryl Z. Seligman, Michigan State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The water that makes up the oceans acted as a key ingredient for…

Two photos: a Black baby wrapped in a Wellstar blanket, and a white baby held by its mother, the father alongside

Cobb County January 2, 2025

Wellstar announces first babies born New Years Day at its 2 hospitals

Wellstar Health System announced the first two births at their two hospitals in Cobb County: Wellstar Cobb and Wellstar Kennestone. The information about babies and photos are below. Wellstar Cobb…

A grey tabby white cat looking at the camera

Pets and Pet Adoption January 2, 2025

“I’m Gordo, and I’m wide-eyed in anticipation of a permanent home!”

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

A brindle American pit bull terrier with a blue leash

Pets and Pet Adoption January 2, 2025

“I’m Hazel, and I’m more than ready for a permanent, loving home!”

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

Climate and Weather January 2, 2025

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Thursday, January 2, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Thursday, January 2, 2025, with a high near 48 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be partly cloudy,…

Flowers grow from a woman's head, and she is watering them

Mindfulness January 1, 2025

Transform the daily grind to make life more interesting – a philosopher shares 3 strategies to help you attain the good life

by Lorraine Besser, Middlebury, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Imagine it’s Monday morning, too cold and too dark, but once that alarm goes off, you…

International January 1, 2025

Faced with Trump’s tariffs − and crackdowns on migration and narcotrafficking − Mexico is weighing retaliatory options

by Scott Morgenstern, University of Pittsburgh, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Donald Trump has made clear his intent to supercharge his “America First” approach to…

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Selling fear: Marketing for cybersecurity products often leaves consumers less secure

Selling fear: Marketing for cybersecurity products often leaves consumers less secure

What does 2025 hold for interest rates, inflation and the American consumer?

Does outer space end – or go on forever?

Wild Hog socializing, legislative policy briefings set stage for Georgia’s 2025 Gold Dome debates

For Many Rural Women, Finding Maternity Care Outweighs Concerns About Abortion Access

Quiz of the Week: How much do you know about Cobb County?

The notorious and cruel 1953 Mableton UFO hoax

When Mableton first was (and shortly thereafter wasn’t) a city

National Weather Service determines brief tornado damaged homes in East Cobb

Lockheed Martin schedules Q4 and full-year 2024 earnings call

“I’m Murray, and I’d really love to be adopted to a loving home!”

“I’m just going to lie back here quietly until some nice person adopts me!”

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Friday, January 3, 2025

2 populations of dark comets in the solar system could tell researchers where the Earth got its oceans

Wellstar announces first babies born New Years Day at its 2 hospitals

“I’m Gordo, and I’m wide-eyed in anticipation of a permanent home!”

Selling fear: Marketing for cybersecurity products often leaves consumers less secure

What does 2025 hold for interest rates, inflation and the American consumer?

Does outer space end – or go on forever?

Wild Hog socializing, legislative policy briefings set stage for Georgia’s 2025 Gold Dome debates

For Many Rural Women, Finding Maternity Care Outweighs Concerns About Abortion Access

Quiz of the Week: How much do you know about Cobb County?

The notorious and cruel 1953 Mableton UFO hoax

When Mableton first was (and shortly thereafter wasn’t) a city

National Weather Service determines brief tornado damaged homes in East Cobb

Lockheed Martin schedules Q4 and full-year 2024 earnings call

“I’m Murray, and I’d really love to be adopted to a loving home!”

“I’m just going to lie back here quietly until some nice person adopts me!”

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Friday, January 3, 2025

2 populations of dark comets in the solar system could tell researchers where the Earth got its oceans

Wellstar announces first babies born New Years Day at its 2 hospitals

“I’m Gordo, and I’m wide-eyed in anticipation of a permanent home!”

“I’m Hazel, and I’m more than ready for a permanent, loving home!”

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Thursday, January 2, 2025

Transform the daily grind to make life more interesting – a philosopher shares 3 strategies to help you attain the good life

Faced with Trump’s tariffs − and crackdowns on migration and narcotrafficking − Mexico is weighing retaliatory options