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Pets and Pet Adoption October 7, 2024

Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day: “My name is Adar, and I could sure use a forever home!”

Photo from Cobb County Animal Services Shelter website The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is a medium-sized male black domestic long…

Pets and Pet Adoption October 7, 2024

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “I’m Cashmere. I’m a shy puppy so I need a patient family!”

Photo from Cobb County Animal Services Shelter website The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is a small-sized male tan/white chihuahua. The…

Climate and Weather October 7, 2024

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Monday, October 7, 2024

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Monday, October 7, 2024, with a high near 84 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be clear, with…

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Opinion October 7, 2024

Think That VP Debate Didn’t Matter? Think Again

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Both Ohio Senator J. D. Waltz and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz helped themselves in the most recent Vice-Presidential debate, and…

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Transportation October 7, 2024

AAA reports Georgia gasoline prices plunge 23 cents over past week

According to AAA’s weekly report, gasoline prices in Georgia plunged 23 cents over the past week, reaching an average cost of $2.74 per gallon for regular unleaded. This is significantly…

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Austell October 6, 2024

Report and photos from Habitat for Humanity ribbon-cutting in Austell

Barry Krebs submitted the following report and photos from the ribbon-cutting for a Habitat for Humanity house in Austell: The Habitat For Humanity celebrated the ribbon cutting at their new…

Elections October 6, 2024

Invitation to candidates in Cobb: tell our readers why they should vote for you

[Edit: I failed to include the email address to send submissions. Send to larry.johnson@cobbcountycourier.com] With advance voting starting next week, the Cobb County Courier would like to invite all candidates…

Dance October 6, 2024

Dancer’s Dreamhouse at the Threadmill Complex in Austell

By Mark Woolsey Stopping by Kayla Stubbs’ fledgling Austell dance school, Dancer’s Dreamhouse, reveals kids and teens in leotards learning and practicing their moves under her watchful and patient eye….

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Health Care October 6, 2024

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from September 27 to October 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…

Climate and Weather October 6, 2024

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Sunday, October 6, 2024

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Sunday, October 6, 2024, 2024, with a high near 83 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly…

Mableton October 5, 2024

Project Blue Book files contain records of notorious 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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Business October 5, 2024

New business licenses issued by Cobb County for week ending Friday October 4

Here are the 17 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, October 4, 2024. These are only licenses for businesses in unincorporated Cobb County. Cities…

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Business October 5, 2024

Lockheed Martin announces its earning webcast and fourth quarter dividend

Image of a C-130J in flight, courtesy of Lockheed Martin Lockheed Martin announced in a press release that it will webcast live its third quarter 2024 earnings results conference call…

Marietta October 5, 2024

How did the Victorian obsession with contacting the dead arise?

Have you ever seen a period whodunit mystery movie or play in which a woman dressed in a turban conducts a seance, perhaps guided by an Ouija board or a…

Climate and Weather October 5, 2024

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Saturday, October 5, 2024

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Saturday, October 5, 2024, with a high near 83 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be partly cloudy,…

Elections October 4, 2024

Cobb election board files court action on the new State Election Board rules

The Cobb County Board of Elections and Registration filed a court action seeking clarification on the new rules enacted by the State Election Board (SEB). The rules have been widely…

Cobb County October 4, 2024

Cobb Public Library publishes reading list for Global Diversity Awareness Month

October is Global Diversity Awareness Month. While no single event or organization is credited with officially creating the month, it emerged from various global and national efforts to foster inclusivity,…

Pets and Pet Adoption October 4, 2024

Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day: “I seem to be in some sort of jail. Will you spring me, please?”

Photo from Cobb County Animal Services Shelter website The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is an infant-sized female gray/white domestic short…

Pets and Pet Adoption October 4, 2024

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “My name is Cooper, and I’m ready for a forever family!”

Photo from Cobb County Animal Services Shelter website The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is a large-sized male black/white husky/malamute. The…

Dance October 4, 2024

Atlanta Ballet adds five members to Board of Trustees

The Atlanta Ballet submitted the following announcement about additions to its Board of Trustees: Atlanta Ballet announced today the addition of five distinguished individuals to its Board of Trustees. These…

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Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day: “My name is Adar, and I could sure use a forever home!”

Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day: “My name is Adar, and I could sure use a forever home!”

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “I’m Cashmere. I’m a shy puppy so I need a patient family!”

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Monday, October 7, 2024

Think That VP Debate Didn’t Matter? Think Again

AAA reports Georgia gasoline prices plunge 23 cents over past week

Report and photos from Habitat for Humanity ribbon-cutting in Austell

Invitation to candidates in Cobb: tell our readers why they should vote for you

Dancer’s Dreamhouse at the Threadmill Complex in Austell

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from September 27 to October 3

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Sunday, October 6, 2024

Project Blue Book files contain records of notorious 1953 Mableton UFO hoax

New business licenses issued by Cobb County for week ending Friday October 4

Lockheed Martin announces its earning webcast and fourth quarter dividend

How did the Victorian obsession with contacting the dead arise?

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Saturday, October 5, 2024

Cobb election board files court action on the new State Election Board rules

Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day: “My name is Adar, and I could sure use a forever home!”

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “I’m Cashmere. I’m a shy puppy so I need a patient family!”

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Monday, October 7, 2024

Think That VP Debate Didn’t Matter? Think Again

AAA reports Georgia gasoline prices plunge 23 cents over past week

Report and photos from Habitat for Humanity ribbon-cutting in Austell

Invitation to candidates in Cobb: tell our readers why they should vote for you

Dancer’s Dreamhouse at the Threadmill Complex in Austell

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from September 27 to October 3

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Sunday, October 6, 2024

Project Blue Book files contain records of notorious 1953 Mableton UFO hoax

New business licenses issued by Cobb County for week ending Friday October 4

Lockheed Martin announces its earning webcast and fourth quarter dividend

How did the Victorian obsession with contacting the dead arise?

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Saturday, October 5, 2024

Cobb election board files court action on the new State Election Board rules

Cobb Public Library publishes reading list for Global Diversity Awareness Month

Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day: “I seem to be in some sort of jail. Will you spring me, please?”

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “My name is Cooper, and I’m ready for a forever family!”

Atlanta Ballet adds five members to Board of Trustees