October 2023

Smyrna October 14, 2023

A Q&A with Smyrna Ward 7 Candidate Rickey Oglesby

Photo provided by Rickey Oglesby by Arielle Robinson As part of our election coverage, the Cobb County Courier has sent a similar Q&A to each Smyrna City Council candidate who…

Cobb Chairwoman Lisa Cupid cuts ribbon with Commissioners JoAnn Birrell (L) and Monique Sheffield (R)

Environment October 14, 2023

Westrock Recycling Center gets renovations

Cobb BOC Chairwoman Lisa Cupid cuts ribbon with Commissioners JoAnn Birrell (L) and Monique Sheffield (R) flanking her. Photo provided by Barry Krebs. from Barry Krebs Barry Krebs is well…

A drawing of a woman seated on a curb with drug paraphernalia with a doctor pointing to a clinic beside her

Marietta October 14, 2023

Marietta-based treatment program The Extension nets $180k grant from Amerigroup

Marietta-based treatment program The Extension issued the following press release announcing a grant to support its work: The Extension is pleased to announce the expansion of its evidence-based treatment program…

Mark Geil in a lab coat standing, and Harrison Bartlett leaning against a lab bench

Kennesaw October 14, 2023

Kennesaw State professor helps company test a better prosthetic foot

Photo of Mark Geil and Harrison Bartlett: by Darnell Wilburn Jr./Kennesaw State University This article by David Shelles first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission A…

Climate and Weather October 14, 2023

Cobb County weather forecast for Saturday, October 14, 2023

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Saturday, October 14, 2023, with a high near 73 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly clear,…

L-R Tracey Viars, Jon Bothers, Monica Wills Brown of the Cobb County Democracy Center, Madelyn Orochena, Anthony Gutierrez, and moderator Rod Green.

Kennesaw October 13, 2023

Kennesaw City Council candidates talk growth and cost of living at forum

L-R Tracey Viars, Jon Bothers, Monica Wills Brown of the Cobb County Democracy Center, Madelyn Orochena, Anthony Gutierrez, and moderator Rod Green (Photo by Rebecca Gaunt) By Rebecca Gaunt “If…

image of coronavirus with "coronas" or crowns extending outward from a sphere

Health Care October 13, 2023

Vaccines against COVID-19, the seasonal flu and RSV are our best chance of preventing a winter surge

by Libby Richards, Purdue University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] As cold and flu season ramps up, health care experts are once again on high…

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International October 13, 2023

Intelligence failure or not, the Israeli military was unprepared to respond to Hamas’ surprise attack

by Liam Collins, United States Military Academy West Point, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] As the Israeli army has stepped up its counteroffensive into the…

Georgia State Capitol on mostly sunny day

Georgia October 13, 2023

Georgia lawmakers pitch changes to dual enrollment program, including extending HOPE Grant eligibility

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] October 11, 2023 A state legislative panel unanimously approved recommendations for changes to the…

A black/tan hound with a blue and pink leash

Pets and Pet Adoption October 13, 2023

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “My name is Loli, and I’m eager to get adopted into a loving home!”

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

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