October 2023

Health Care October 25, 2023

Using Opioid Settlement Cash for Police Gear Like Squad Cars and Scanners Sparks Debate

This article by Aneri Pattani first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Aneri Pattani October 23, 2023 Policing expenses mount quickly: $25,000 for a law enforcement conference about…

A closeup shot of leaves turning to red and gold for the fall

Mableton October 25, 2023

South Cobb Regional Library November 2023 Schedule Summary

feature image by Kelly Johnson by Kelly Johnson Morning’s light saturates and diffuses the wilting greenery outside my window. The sun rays, stretching across time, screen the flora into yellows,…

Side-by-side maps of the two alternative school board maps, the benchmark and the one that was enacted

Cobb County October 25, 2023

Groups file for injunction against ‘gerrymandered’ school board maps

by Rebecca Gaunt A coalition of voters and civil rights groups filed a motion for injunction Tuesday to prevent the use of an electoral map in the 2024 election that…

A section of the map of Israel that includes Gaza

International October 25, 2023

Delivering aid during war is tricky − here’s what to know about what Gaza relief operations may face

by Topher L. McDougal, University of San Diego, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The 2.2 million people who live in Gaza are facing economic isolation…

Scales of Justice with the word justice over it.

Crime October 25, 2023

Ex-Trump attorney Jenna Ellis pleads guilty to felony in Fulton 2020 election case

by Stanley Dunlap, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] October 24, 2023 This post was updated at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday Oct. 24,…

A group of people pose for a photo at the Pop-up Legal Clinic

Mableton October 25, 2023

A report and photos from the Pop-up legal advice clinic in Mableton

Barry Krebs is well known in Mableton and other parts of south Cobb for the wide variety of volunteer work he does with Keep Cobb Beautiful, the South Cobb Lions Club, Sweetwater Mission, and First Christian…

education icon with silhouette of teach in front of class, holding a baton to a board.

Opinion October 25, 2023

As a Parent, the Trend of Retaliation from Cobb County Schools Against Concerned Parents is Alarming

by John Popham In their weekly newsletter last Friday, the Cobb County School District shared a sharply worded message regarding a recent lawsuit settlement between the county board of elections…

A lilac point cat held by someone behind

Pets and Pet Adoption October 25, 2023

Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day: “I’m a bit kitty in need of a loving home. Please adopt me!”

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

A black toy breed dog with a blue leash, looking sad

Pets and Pet Adoption October 25, 2023

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “My name is Cookie, and I’m a doggy under all this hair!”

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

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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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