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Weather July 8, 2025

More thunderstorm;another high heat index for Georgia Tuesday PM

The National Weather Service is warning of isolated to scattered thunderstorms and extreme heat across north and central Georgia today, with potentially strong storms and high heat index values expected…

The big "Atlanta Braves" sign at the entrance to Truist Park

Cumberland July 8, 2025

Pedestrian bridge over Cobb Parkway opens in time for All-Star festivities

By Mark Woolsey Just in time for Major League Baseball’s All-Star festivities, the pedestrian bridge linking the Cobb Galleria Centre and Cumberland Mall over Cobb Parkway is open again. The…

native plants and pollinators. Bees on mountain mint.

Environment July 8, 2025

Bees and Butterflies: Master Gardener Volunteers of Cobb County to host pollinator count

By Larry Felton Johnson The Master Gardener Volunteer of Cobb County (MGVOCC) distributed the following announcement, along with a request for the media to cover MGVOCC’s participation in the Great…

Cobb commissioners and police officials along with three dogs gather around sign stating "JoAnn K Birrell Police K9 Annex"

Austell July 8, 2025

Cobb K-9 Unit helps Austell police with apprehension of robbery suspects

Photo above: Cobb commissioners and police officials along with three dogs gather around sign stating “JoAnn K Birrell Police K9 Annex” at a BOC meeting, January 2024 (Larry Felton Johnson/Cobb…

Weather July 8, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Tuesday, July 8, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, with a high near 95 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be partly cloudy,…

A brindle/white Anatolian shepherd looking happy, with tongue's out

Pets and Pet Adoption July 8, 2025

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

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

Pets and Pet Adoption July 8, 2025

“My name is Jade, 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 tabby/calico domestic long hair. The following information on this potential family…

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Government & Politics July 8, 2025

Early voting starts as Waites, Hubbard vie for Democratic nod for seat on Georgia regulatory board

by Amber Roldan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] July 7, 2025 Two Georgia Democrats are facing off to secure the party’s nomination…

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 & Wellness July 8, 2025

Employers are failing to insure the working class – Medicaid cuts will leave them even more vulnerable

by Sumit Agarwal, University of Michigan, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The Congressional Budget Office estimates that 7.8 million Americans across the U.S. will lose…

A color drawing of a wide assortment of fruits and vegetables

Government & Politics July 8, 2025

‘Big’ legislative package shifts more of SNAP’s costs to states, saving federal dollars but causing fewer Americans to get help paying for food

by Tracy Roof, University of Richmond, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The legislative package that President Donald Trump signed into law on July 4, 2025,…

Health & Wellness July 8, 2025

Rural hospitals will be hit hard by Trump’s signature spending package

by Lauren S. Hughes, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus and Kevin J. Bennett, University of South Carolina, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The public…

Weather July 7, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Monday, July 7, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Monday, July 7, 2025, with a high near 95 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…

Weather July 7, 2025

Isolated thunderstorms/high heat index possible across Georgia Monday

The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for north and central Georgia, warning of isolated thunderstorms and the potential for dangerously high heat index values through the…

Smyrna July 7, 2025

A glimpse into Smyrna’s early 20th century dairy industry

By Larry Felton Johnson Regular readers of the Cobb County Courier know that we often heavily cite the Georgia Historic Newspapers website in our history articles. Examples of our articles…

Three people gathered around a wall-board with various business and industry symbols including gears and charts

Cobb County July 7, 2025

Here are the latest 60 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb

Here are the 60 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, July 4, 2025. These are only licenses for businesses in unincorporated Cobb County. Cities…

Food Safety July 7, 2025

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from June 27 to July 3

The following are scores for the past week for restaurants, school cafeterias, hotels, and other food service facilities in Cobb County from the Georgia Department of Public Health. For more…

The front of the brick South Cobb Community Center building, with a "Vote Here" sign in front

Elections July 7, 2025

Advance voting for PSC Democratic Primary runoff starts Monday

By Mark Woolsey Advance voting begins Monday for the July 15 Public Service Commission Democratic Special Primary District 3 runoff. Voters can cast ballots at any one of four locations…

gasoline pump and an EV charging station with a car

Fuel Cost July 7, 2025

As Georgia gas prices dip slightly, cost highest in Savannah, lowest in Catoosa-Dade-Walker

Gas prices are down slightly across Georgia, with drivers now paying an average of $2.90 per gallon for regular unleaded—4 cents less than last week, according to AAA. EV charging…

Business & Economy July 7, 2025

Why energy markets fluctuate during an international crisis

by Skip York, Rice University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Global energy markets, such as those for oil, gas and coal, tend to be sensitive…

Government & Politics July 7, 2025

One ‘big, beautiful’ reason why Republicans in Congress just can’t quit Donald Trump

by Charlie Hunt, Boise State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] As the U.S. House of Representatives voted to approve President Donald Trump’s sweeping domestic…

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More thunderstorm;another high heat index for Georgia Tuesday PM

More thunderstorm;another high heat index for Georgia Tuesday PM

Pedestrian bridge over Cobb Parkway opens in time for All-Star festivities

Bees and Butterflies: Master Gardener Volunteers of Cobb County to host pollinator count

Cobb K-9 Unit helps Austell police with apprehension of robbery suspects

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Tuesday, July 8, 2025

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

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

Early voting starts as Waites, Hubbard vie for Democratic nod for seat on Georgia regulatory board

Employers are failing to insure the working class – Medicaid cuts will leave them even more vulnerable

‘Big’ legislative package shifts more of SNAP’s costs to states, saving federal dollars but causing fewer Americans to get help paying for food

Rural hospitals will be hit hard by Trump’s signature spending package

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Monday, July 7, 2025

Isolated thunderstorms/high heat index possible across Georgia Monday

A glimpse into Smyrna’s early 20th century dairy industry

Here are the latest 60 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from June 27 to July 3

More thunderstorm;another high heat index for Georgia Tuesday PM

Pedestrian bridge over Cobb Parkway opens in time for All-Star festivities

Bees and Butterflies: Master Gardener Volunteers of Cobb County to host pollinator count

Cobb K-9 Unit helps Austell police with apprehension of robbery suspects

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Tuesday, July 8, 2025

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

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

Early voting starts as Waites, Hubbard vie for Democratic nod for seat on Georgia regulatory board

Employers are failing to insure the working class – Medicaid cuts will leave them even more vulnerable

‘Big’ legislative package shifts more of SNAP’s costs to states, saving federal dollars but causing fewer Americans to get help paying for food

Rural hospitals will be hit hard by Trump’s signature spending package

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Monday, July 7, 2025

Isolated thunderstorms/high heat index possible across Georgia Monday

A glimpse into Smyrna’s early 20th century dairy industry

Here are the latest 60 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from June 27 to July 3

Advance voting for PSC Democratic Primary runoff starts Monday

As Georgia gas prices dip slightly, cost highest in Savannah, lowest in Catoosa-Dade-Walker

Why energy markets fluctuate during an international crisis

One ‘big, beautiful’ reason why Republicans in Congress just can’t quit Donald Trump