March 2023

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Climate and Weather March 16, 2023

High danger of fire in Cobb County this afternoon and evening, Thursday, March 16 due to low relative humidity

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook that warns of high fire danger in Cobb County and much of the rest of north Georgia on Thursday, March 16,…

Climate and Weather March 16, 2023

A freeze warning is in effect for Cobb County until Thursday, March 16 10 a.m.

The freeze warning issued for Cobb County and other parts of the region on Thursday, March 16 continues until 10 a.m. What is in the statement? The statement gives the…

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Georgia March 15, 2023

Georgia House plan to expand mental health services hits turbulence in state Senate

by Jill Nolin, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] March 14, 2023 This year’s House plan to build on last session’s bipartisan mental…

Georgia March 15, 2023

Georgia House panel advances Kemp-backed bill to toughen gang penalties

by Stanley Dunlap, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] March 13, 2023 Republican Gov. Brian Kemp’s gang crackdown legislation is on track to…

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Science and Technology March 15, 2023

How to use free satellite data to monitor natural disasters and environmental changes

by Qiusheng Wu, University of Tennessee, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] If you want to track changes in the Amazon rainforest, see the full expanse…

Marietta police SUV parked at the curb on Marietta Square

Marietta March 15, 2023

Arrest made in serious injury hit-and-run of construction workers that happened on Roswell Road in Marietta

The Marietta Police department made an arrest in the March 12 hit-and-run in which the driver seriously injured two construction workers who were putting up a traffic directional board on…

Economy March 15, 2023

Why SVB and Signature Bank failed so fast – and the US banking crisis isn’t over yet

by Vidhura S. Tennekoon, Indiana University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank failed with enormous speed – so quickly that…

Cobb police SUV with "Crime Scene Unit" on side

Vinings March 15, 2023

Cobb police investigate shooting in Vinings

The Cobb County Police Department is investigating a shooting in Vinings that investigators believe began with the suspect’s intervention in a domestic dispute. The incident occurred Tuesday at around 8:30…

Pets and Pet Adoption March 15, 2023

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “I don’t get along well with other animals, but if you’re up for the challenge I could be a good addition to your family!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is a xlarge-sized brindle male mastiff. The following information on this potential family member is…

Pets and Pet Adoption March 15, 2023

Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day: “Good day. My name is Smokey, and I need a loving home!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is a medium-sized tabby/white female domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…

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