October 2023

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Georgia October 26, 2023

Democratic state lawmakers renew call for full Medicaid expansion after slow start to Kemp’s narrow version

by Jill Nolin, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] October 25, 2023 Democratic leaders in Georgia are calling on Gov. Brian Kemp to…

U.S. Congress October 26, 2023

Georgia child welfare agency gets scathing performance reviews at Ossoff human rights hearing

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] October 26, 2023 The Georgia Division of Family and Children Services only met risk…

Health Care October 26, 2023

Doubts Abound About a New Alzheimer’s Blood Test

This article by Judith Graham first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Judith Graham October 26, 2023 For the first time, people worried about their risk of Alzheimer’s…

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Kennesaw October 26, 2023

Kennesaw’s Day with Santa parade and festival is coming Dec 2

The City of Kennesaw will hold its annual Day with Santa parade and festival on Saturday, December 2, 2023.. This year’s Day with Santa will be sponsored by Whataburger. The…

Cobb County Police Department Crime Scene Unit vehicle

Cobb County October 26, 2023

Cobb police say man commits suicide after non-fatally shooting his brother

[Except under special circumstances the Cobb County Courier withholds the name of the person out of consideration for the family] According to the Cobb County Police Department, the department’s Special…

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Smyrna October 26, 2023

Cobb County’s Lewis Ray library to reopen in November with a focus on children

Photo of Lewis Ray Library: Larry Felton Johnson/Cobb County Courier The Cobb County Public Library announced that the Lewis Ray Library is expected to reopen on Monday, November 27 following…

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Marietta October 26, 2023

Probable cause found to charge Marietta man with stabbing roommate

by Caleb Groves On Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023, A Cobb County Magistrate Judge found probable cause for a Marietta man to be charged with assaulting his roommate with a knife….

Pets and Pet Adoption October 26, 2023

Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day: “My name is Janet, and I’m a cute little 12-week-old kitten in need of a loving home!”

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

A black/brown boxer dog with a blue leash, looking sad

Pets and Pet Adoption October 26, 2023

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “My name is Apollo, and if you adopt me I’ll bring sunshine into your life!”

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

Climate and Weather October 26, 2023

Cobb County weather forecast for Thursday, October 26, 2023

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Thursday, October 26, 2023, with a high near 77 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be partly…

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Uncategorized January 15, 2025

Cobb County announces intent to opt out of HB 581 homestead exemption

Cobb County announced in a news release (reprinted below) that it intends to opt out of the homestead exemption created by Georgia’s new law created with the passage and signing…

Education January 15, 2025

Kennesaw State, Georgia Leadership Institute for School Improvement partnership will expedite career advancement for educators

[This article by Travis Highfield first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] A new partnership between the Bagwell College of Education and the Georgia Leadership Institute…

Marietta January 15, 2025

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