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Uncategorized June 21, 2025

Feral hogs and peanuts prompt KSU AI project

By Mark Woolsey Feral hogs in Georgia cause an estimated $150 million in agricultural damage each year, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. To address this growing threat, Kennesaw…

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Weekend Quiz June 21, 2025

Cobb Courier Saturday 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…

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Pets and Pet Adoption June 21, 2025

Cobb animal services issues statement disputing “grossly exaggerated” social media post

Photo above from the Cobb Animal Services website Cobb County Animal Services issued a statement on what they state are exaggerated numbers of pets euthanized at Cobb County’s Animal Shelter,…

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Community Life June 21, 2025

Cobb Lions win honors at the Lions Clubs State Convention

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos from the Georgia Lions Clubs State Convention: The Georgia Lions Clubs State Convention came to it’s pinnacle at the…

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Food and Restaurants June 21, 2025

Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux to open in The Battery Atlanta

By Mark Woolsey The Battery Atlanta at Truist Park is about to gain a new tenant. Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux throws open the doors Monday at 11 a.m., a restaurant employee…

Weather June 21, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, June 21, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Saturday, June 21, 2025, with a high near 92 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly clear,…

Weather June 20, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Friday, June 20, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Friday, June 20, 2025, with a high near 89 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly clear,…

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Pets and Pet Adoption June 20, 2025

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

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

Pets and Pet Adoption June 20, 2025

“My name is Biggins. Are you here to adopt me?”

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

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Science & Technology June 20, 2025

Grok’s ‘white genocide’ responses show how generative AI can be weaponized

by James Foulds, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Phil Feldman, University of Maryland, Baltimore County, and Shimei Pan, University of Maryland, Baltimore County, [This article first appeared in The Conversation,…

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Business & Economy June 19, 2025

Lockheed Martin announces C-130J Super Hercules wing design extends life of aircraft more than originally estimated

[Photo above courtesy of Lockheed Martin] In a company press release, Lockheed Martin announced results from a recent testing program showing a significant increase in the expected wing life of…

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CIDs and Special Service Districts June 19, 2025

Town Center Community Improvement District elects new board leadership

The Town Center Community Improvement District (CID) submitted the following announcement about the election of its new board leadership: The Town Center Community Improvement District (CID) today announced the election…

Community Life June 19, 2025

Avenue West Cobb Summer Vibes events includes International Yoga Day class

[Photo above courtesy of The Avenue West Cobb] The Avenue West Cobb distributed the following schedule of upcoming events: The Avenue West Cobb is proud to present Summer Vibes, a…

Opinion June 19, 2025

What Dark Money Is, And Why It Might Be A Problem For You

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College “Sunlight is the best disinfectant,” Supreme Court Justice Louis Brandeis was once quoted as saying in Harper’s Weekly in 1913….

Weather June 19, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Thursday, June 19, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts partly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Thursday, June 19, 2025, with a high near 87 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

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Weather June 19, 2025

Strong storms to move into Georgia late morning through early afternoon Thursday

A line of strong storms is forecast to move into north Georgia late this morning through early afternoon, with the potential for some becoming severe and bringing damaging wind gusts….

Pets and Pet Adoption June 19, 2025

“My name is Adola. Are you here to adopt me?”

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

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Pets and Pet Adoption June 19, 2025

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

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

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Health & Wellness June 19, 2025

Have Job-Based Health Coverage at 65? You May Still Want To Sign Up for Medicare

This article by Michelle Andrews first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Michelle Andrews June 18, 2025 When Alyne Diamond fell off a horse in August 2023 and…

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

Government & Politics June 19, 2025

Two Democrats running for Georgia Public Service Commission are poised for a runoff

by Jill Nolin and Amber Roldan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] June 17, 2025 Two Democratic candidates for the Georgia Public Service…