December 2023

political cartoon featuring Elise Stefanik, Elon Musk and Alex Jones

Opinion December 14, 2023

Clay Jones political cartoon

The "Star of Life" symbol represents medicine and health care. Three rectangles are arranged in a radial pattern to form a sort of abstract star shape, with a snake coiled around a staff superimposed on the center.

Health Care December 14, 2023

Despite declines in adolescent illicit drug use, overdose deaths continue to rise due to fentanyl

Fentanyl overdoses in Cobb County have been in the news periodically for more than a year. In August of 2022, a county news release stated that Cobb had seen a…

Economy December 14, 2023

The US avoided a recession in 2023. What’s the outlook for 2024?

by Casey Quinlan, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] December 12, 2023 Next year is packed with potential shifts in the economy but…

Science and Technology December 14, 2023

How QR codes work and what makes them dangerous – a computer scientist explains

by Scott Ruoti, University of Tennessee, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Among the many changes brought about by the pandemic is the widespread use of…

Justice December 14, 2023

US Supreme Court to decide fate of medication abortion access nationwide

by Jennifer Shutt, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] December 13, 2023 WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court announced Wednesday it will hear…

Intersection of Ben King Road where teen was killed

Transportation December 14, 2023

Operational changes for Kennesaw attraction after teenager’s death

Intersection of Ben King Road where teen was killed (All photos by Rebecca Gaunt) By Rebecca Gaunt The death of a Harrison High School senior has led to changes in…

A white cat looking sad, held by someone behind

Pets and Pet Adoption December 14, 2023

Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day: “As you can see I’m a laid back kitty who wants to lounge around your home!”

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

A black/white labrador retriever looking angry

Pets and Pet Adoption December 14, 2023

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “Not so sure my name should be spelled ‘Bethoven’ but I am sure I need a loving home!”

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

Climate and Weather December 14, 2023

Cobb County weather forecast for Thursday, December 14, 2023

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Thursday, December 14, 2023, with a high near 55 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…

Climate and Weather December 14, 2023

High fire danger due to dry conditions and low humidity in Cobb County and surrounding region

The National Weather Service issued a high fire danger alert for Cobb County and other counties in the region for the afternoon of Thursday December 14 due to low relative…

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