February 2023

a screenshot of the six districts in Mableon, with 1,2,3 to the south, 4, 5, 6 to the north

Mableton February 16, 2023

Q&A with Mableton City Council candidates Districts 1 & 2

by Rebecca Gaunt The newly-established city of Mableton will elect its first mayor and city council on March 21. For more information on the election and how to vote, visit…

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Education February 16, 2023

Is it time for teachers to get a raise?

by Michael Addonizio, Wayne State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] In his 2023 State of the Union address, President Joe Biden called for public…

Environment February 16, 2023

How dangerous was the Ohio chemical train derailment? An environmental engineer assesses the long-term risks

by Andrew J. Whelton, Purdue University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Headaches and lingering chemical smells from a fiery train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio,…

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 Care February 16, 2023

Armed With Hashtags, These Activists Made Insulin Prices a Presidential Talking Point

This article by Bram Sable-Smith first appeared in Kaiser Health News, republished with permission. Bram Sable-Smith February 15, 2023 Hannah Crabtree got active on Twitter in 2016 to find more…

Georgia State Capitol on mostly sunny day

Georgia February 16, 2023

Georgia GOP lawmaker hits pause on bill dubbed ‘Don’t Say Gay’ by critics to make changes

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] February 14, 2023 Georgia lawmakers are considering a bill that opponents compare to Florida’s…

Opinion February 16, 2023

Bookman: Fulton indictments coming in 2020 election probe, just not reeling big fish

by Jay Bookman, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] February 15, 2023 There will be indictments. They are coming at the federal level…

Cobb County Police Department Crime Scene Unit vehicle

Crime February 16, 2023

Two shot in Mableton this morning; both in stable condition

At around 1:30 a.m. this morning Cobb County police responded to reports of a shooting at the Premier Apartments on Premier Lane in Mableton (Austell post office address) and found…

A black/tan doberman with a white leassh, looking at the camera

Pets and Pet Adoption February 16, 2023

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “What’s that I hear? You need a dog? Well it just so happens I’m a dog, so adopt me!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is a medium-sized black/tan female doberman pinscher. The following information on this potential family member…

Pets and Pet Adoption February 16, 2023

Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day: “I’m wide-eyed in anticipation of you adopting me and taking me home!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is a small-sized tabby calico female domestic long hair. The following information on this potential…

Cobb weather March 10: Photo of cloudy skies above a residential street

Weather February 16, 2023

Cobb County weather forecast for Thursday, February 16, 2023

The National Weather Service forecasts cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Thursday, February 16, 2023, with a high near 73 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…

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