December 2023

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Housing December 15, 2023

What is the latest data on housing characteristics in Cobb County?

The nature of housing in Cobb County is often a topic that generates controversy. How many times have you heard when new construction is proposed that a goal is to…

Justice December 15, 2023

Civil and Voting Rights organizations celebrate judge’s ruling throwing out the Cobb school board map

In a news release distributed by the Southern Poverty Law Center and the Southern Coalition for Social Justice, a group of civil rights and voting rights organization celebrated the decision…

Health Care December 15, 2023

Rift Over When to Use N95s Puts Health Workers at Risk Again

This article by Amy Maxmen first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Amy Maxmen December 14, 2023 Three years after more than 3,600 health workers died of covid-19,…

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Opinion December 15, 2023

Bookman: Rudy’s dye stain amounts to his mark of Cain in American history

by Jay Bookman, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] December 14, 2023 Rudy Giuliani has no regrets. No regrets, he says, for falsely…

Pets and Pet Adoption December 15, 2023

Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day: “I am an elegant and sweet boy, a perfect addition to your home!”

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

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Pets and Pet Adoption December 15, 2023

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “My name is Boomer, and I’m a sweet boy in need of a home!”

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

Marietta December 15, 2023

Marietta residents to see increase in water and electricity rates on January 1

The City of Marietta announced on its website that the cost of water and electricity will go up beginning January 1, 2024. Marietta Power will raise electric rates by 2.5…

Climate and Weather December 15, 2023

Cobb County weather forecast for Friday, December 15, 2023

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Friday, December 15, 2023, with a high near 58 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…

Climate and Weather December 15, 2023

Cobb under fire danger alert this p.m., but rain possible over weekend

The National Weather Service issued a high fire danger alert for Cobb County and other parts of the region for Friday December 15 due to low relative humidity, but rain…

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Education December 14, 2023

Federal judge in redistricting lawsuit rules Cobb schools’ map must be redrawn

by Rebecca Gaunt United States District Judge Eleanor Ross of the Northern Court of Georgia ruled Thursday that the Cobb County School District school board map must be redrawn by…

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