December 2021

Chattahoochee River at the mouth of Nickajack Creek

Environment December 27, 2021

4 New Year’s resolutions for a healthier environment in 2022

By Viniece Jennings, of Agnes Scott College [This article first appeared in The Conversation, used with permission] When many people think of New Year’s resolutions, they brainstorm ways to improve…

Detail of Cobb County Police Department STEP Unit vehicle in article about fatal accident on I-75

Acworth December 27, 2021

Serious injury motorcycle crash in Acworth

According to a public information release from Sgt. Wayne Delk of the Cobb County Police Department, the department’s Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Unit is assisting the City of Acworth…

photo of calendar turned to December 2021

History December 27, 2021

How common is the ‘Common Era?’ How A.D. and C.E. took over counting years

By Miriamne Ara Krummel, University of Dayton [This article first appeared in The Conversation, and is used with permission under a Creative Commons license] On Dec. 31, people from cultures…

A telescope resembling a large yellow circle with gear-like teeth

Science and Technology December 26, 2021

James Webb Space Telescope: An astronomer on the team explains how to send a giant telescope to space – and why

By Marcia Rieke, University of Arizona [This article first appeared in The Conversation. Used with permission] The James Webb Space Telescope was launched into space on Dec. 25, 2021, and…

Cloudy skies image with text: Cobb County weather update Monday December 27, 2021 Dense morning fog followed by mostly cloudy skies High near 70 degrees

Climate and Weather December 26, 2021

Cobb weather December 27: Updated, Dense fog advisory in morning hours

According to the report from the National Weather Service, we’ll have mostly cloudy skies for most of the day in Cobb County with a high near 70. Early morning patchy…

Welcome to Cobb County brick sign at Henderson Road on Veterans Memorial

Cobb County Public Library December 26, 2021

Lewis Ray RPG Adventure Club meeting Tuesday December 28

For Dungeons and Dragons fans between the ages of 10 and 15, the Lewis Ray RPG Adventure Club meets on alternate Tuesdays from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. The next meeting…

Cobb County Public Library December 26, 2021

Digitize your documents, photos and mementos at the Cobb County Library’s Georgia Room

If you have important photos, documents, letters or family recipes that you would like to render into a digital format so you won’t have to run the risk of damaging…

Larry Johnson, the editor and publisher of the Cobb County Courier seated in an office chair in front of a small table with a laptop in article about Cobb County Courier Meet the Editor

From the Editor December 26, 2021

My hopes for the upcoming year

By Larry Felton Johnson It seems like every time I post something under my From the Editor category, it’s either controversial, combative, or both. I’ve covered my biases, racism on…

Cobb County government building in article about rental assistance

Land Use and Zoning December 26, 2021

Cobb County has a resource page for learning about the Cobb 2040 Comprehensive Plan

Cobb County has a useful resource web page to inform citizens about the coming update of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan, and to let residents know about how to provide input…

Cobb County Senior Services building with article about Tim D Lee Center reopening

Cobb Senior Services December 26, 2021

Cobb seniors: workshop on building a personal financial organizer

If you’re a senior citizen in Cobb County interested in getting your documents and financial papers organized, there’s going to be a free workshop at the Tim Lee Senior Center…

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