August 2023

Climate and Weather August 25, 2023

Cobb County weather forecast for Friday, August 25, 2023

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Friday, August 25, 2023, with a high near 96 degrees. The National Weather Service has also issued a…

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Climate and Weather August 25, 2023

Code Orange air quality alert issued for metro Atlanta for third consecutive day

The Georgia Environmental Protection Division relayed a Code Orange air quality alert to the National Weather Service warning of poor air quality in the metro Atlanta region today: Friday, August…

Climate and Weather August 25, 2023

Heat index of 105 to 109 expected in Cobb County and much of region today: Friday Aug 25

If you can stay in air conditioning, today’s a day to do it. The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for Cobb County and the surrounding region for…

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Pets and Pet Adoption August 24, 2023

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “I’m a handsome boy, and would make a great addition to your family!”

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

Pets and Pet Adoption August 24, 2023

Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day: “I am a big, sweet boy in need of a loving home!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is a large-sized male black domestic medium hair. The following information on this potential family…

Climate August 24, 2023

Looking for a US ‘climate haven’ away from heat and disaster risks? Good luck finding one

by Julie Arbit, University of Michigan; Brad Bottoms, University of Michigan, and Earl Lewis, University of Michigan, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Southeast Michigan seemed…

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Labor August 24, 2023

UPS and Teamsters agree on new contract, averting costly strike that could have delayed deliveries for consumers and retailers

by Jason Miller, Michigan State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The International Brotherhood of Teamsters union and UPS have agreed on a new five-year…

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Crime August 24, 2023

Case against Georgia’s lieutenant governor for alleged 2020 fake elector scheme awaits prosecutor

by Stanley Dunlap, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] August 23, 2023 A special prosecutor could soon determine if Republican Lt. Gov. Burt…

Education August 24, 2023

Libs of Tik Tok complaint behind books’ removal in Cobb schools

By Rebecca Gaunt Libs of Tik Tok took credit Thursday for Cobb County School District removing two books from multiple school libraries. Libs of Tik Tok has a history of…

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Education August 24, 2023

Here’s what to know about new federal policies for repaying student loans

by Ariana Figueroa, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] August 22, 2023 WASHINGTON — Following the Supreme Court’s summer ruling against 40 million…

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August 2023

Cobb County weather forecast for Friday, August 25, 2023

Code Orange air quality alert issued for metro Atlanta for third consecutive day

Heat index of 105 to 109 expected in Cobb County and much of region today: Friday Aug 25

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “I’m a handsome boy, and would make a great addition to your family!”

Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day: “I am a big, sweet boy in need of a loving home!”

Looking for a US ‘climate haven’ away from heat and disaster risks? Good luck finding one

UPS and Teamsters agree on new contract, averting costly strike that could have delayed deliveries for consumers and retailers

Case against Georgia’s lieutenant governor for alleged 2020 fake elector scheme awaits prosecutor

Libs of Tik Tok complaint behind books’ removal in Cobb schools

Here’s what to know about new federal policies for repaying student loans