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Behavioral Health December 4, 2024

Highland Rivers Behavioral Health board to meet Dec 11

Highland Rivers Behavioral Health distributed the following notice about it’s Governing Board of Directors meeting: The Highland Rivers Behavioral Health Governing Board of Directors will meet on Wednesday, December 11,…

Pets and Pet Adoption December 4, 2024

“I’m shocked, simply shocked that you haven’t adopted me already!”

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

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Pets and Pet Adoption December 4, 2024

“My name is Chase, and I’m a happy Chow Chow who needs a home!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a male gold chow chow. The following information on this potential family member…

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Marietta December 4, 2024

Marietta Pilgrimage Christmas Home Tour returns Dec 6-8

Cobb Landmarks announced on the City of Marietta website that the Marietta Pilgrimage Christmas Home Tour, an important annual tradition, will return on December 6-8, 2024. Guests will be invited…

Climate and Weather December 4, 2024

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Wednesday, December 4, 2024

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, with a high near 51 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly cloudy,…

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Marietta, Uncategorized December 4, 2024

Marietta announces road closure schedule for this week’s rail crossing work

The City of Marietta posted the schedule of closings of railroad crossings for CSX maintenance. The city posted the following announcement to its website: CSX Transportation (CSX) has notified the…

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Dance December 4, 2024

Marietta-based Georgia Ballet to present the Nutcracker

The Georgia Ballet will present its production of The Nutcracker from December 5-9, 2024, at the Jennie T. Anderson Theatre near Marietta Square. This year’s performances will blend tradition with…

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Kennesaw December 3, 2024

Kennesaw city manager, clerk contracts renewed by City Council

By Rebecca Gaunt Kennesaw City Council unanimously approved contract renewals for city manager Jeff Drobney and city clerk Lea Alvarez at Monday’s meeting. Drobney’s extension is for three years, through…

Georgia Power sign at Plant McDonough-Atkinson in Cobb County accompanying article about restory power

Energy December 3, 2024

Georgia Power says data center growth will cause electricity demands to triple in next decade

by Stanley Dunlap, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] December 2, 2024 Georgia Power projects that over the next decade the state will…

National December 3, 2024

U.S. Senate Dem leader calls for traditional process for confirming Trump nominees

by Jennifer Shutt, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] December 2, 2024 WASHINGTON — Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer sent a letter to…

Aging December 3, 2024

Homebound Seniors Living Alone Often Slip Through Health System’s Cracks

This article by Judith Graham first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Judith Graham December 2, 2024 Carolyn Dickens, 76, was sitting at her dining room table, struggling…

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Pets and Pet Adoption December 3, 2024

“My name is Luke, and I’m very pleased to meet you!”

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

A brown/black shepherd with a blue leash

Pets and Pet Adoption December 3, 2024

“My name is Eva, and I’d be a great new family member”

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

Climate and Weather December 3, 2024

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Tuesday, December 3, 2024

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, with a high near 41 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be clear, with…

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Business December 2, 2024

Check out the 15 new businesses licensed by Cobb County over last week

Here are the 15 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, November 22. These are only licenses for businesses in unincorporated Cobb County. Cities issue…

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Archaeology December 2, 2024

Fossilized footprints reveal 2 extinct hominin species living side by side 1.5 million years ago

by Anna K. Behrensmeyer, Smithsonian Institution; Kevin Hatala, Chatham University, and Purity Kiura, National Museums of Kenya, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Human footprints stir…

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International December 2, 2024

Why Israel and Hezbollah reached a ceasefire now − and what it means for Israel, Lebanon, Biden and Trump

by Asher Kaufman, University of Notre Dame, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah entered a 60-day ceasefire on Nov….

National December 2, 2024

Up for re-election in 2026, Ossoff reflects on efforts to support Georgia troops

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] November 29, 2024 The U.S. military is busy in Georgia. The state’s military assets…

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National December 2, 2024

New Trump budget chief wrote Project 2025’s agenda for empowering the presidency

by Jennifer Shutt, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] November 26, 2024 WASHINGTON — Incoming White House budget director Russ Vought has spent…

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Cobb County December 2, 2024

Two pedestrian fatalities, one a hit-and-run, in Cobb County over the Thanksgiving period

By Mark Woolsey At least 17 people were killed on Georgia streets and highways during the Thanksgiving weekend holiday counting period. And Cobb County police worked two of those fatalities,…

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Highland Rivers Behavioral Health board to meet Dec 11

Highland Rivers Behavioral Health board to meet Dec 11

“I’m shocked, simply shocked that you haven’t adopted me already!”

“My name is Chase, and I’m a happy Chow Chow who needs a home!”

Marietta Pilgrimage Christmas Home Tour returns Dec 6-8

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Wednesday, December 4, 2024

Marietta announces road closure schedule for this week’s rail crossing work

Marietta-based Georgia Ballet to present the Nutcracker

Kennesaw city manager, clerk contracts renewed by City Council

Georgia Power says data center growth will cause electricity demands to triple in next decade

U.S. Senate Dem leader calls for traditional process for confirming Trump nominees

Homebound Seniors Living Alone Often Slip Through Health System’s Cracks

“My name is Luke, and I’m very pleased to meet you!”

“My name is Eva, and I’d be a great new family member”

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Tuesday, December 3, 2024

Check out the 15 new businesses licensed by Cobb County over last week

Fossilized footprints reveal 2 extinct hominin species living side by side 1.5 million years ago

Highland Rivers Behavioral Health board to meet Dec 11

“I’m shocked, simply shocked that you haven’t adopted me already!”

“My name is Chase, and I’m a happy Chow Chow who needs a home!”

Marietta Pilgrimage Christmas Home Tour returns Dec 6-8

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Wednesday, December 4, 2024

Marietta announces road closure schedule for this week’s rail crossing work

Marietta-based Georgia Ballet to present the Nutcracker

Kennesaw city manager, clerk contracts renewed by City Council

Georgia Power says data center growth will cause electricity demands to triple in next decade

U.S. Senate Dem leader calls for traditional process for confirming Trump nominees

Homebound Seniors Living Alone Often Slip Through Health System’s Cracks

“My name is Luke, and I’m very pleased to meet you!”

“My name is Eva, and I’d be a great new family member”

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Tuesday, December 3, 2024

Check out the 15 new businesses licensed by Cobb County over last week

Fossilized footprints reveal 2 extinct hominin species living side by side 1.5 million years ago

Why Israel and Hezbollah reached a ceasefire now − and what it means for Israel, Lebanon, Biden and Trump

Up for re-election in 2026, Ossoff reflects on efforts to support Georgia troops

New Trump budget chief wrote Project 2025’s agenda for empowering the presidency

Two pedestrian fatalities, one a hit-and-run, in Cobb County over the Thanksgiving period