December 2023

U.S. Congress December 11, 2023

Growing threat of political violence looms over 2024, former members of Congress warn

by Jacob Fischler, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] December 7, 2023 Former members of Congress are deeply concerned about political violence ahead…

U.S. Congress December 11, 2023

Ex-Speaker McCarthy’s departure from Congress reads like Greek tragedy – but stars a ‘slight unmeritable man’ and not a hero

by Rachel Hadas, Rutgers University – Newark, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Rep. Kevin McCarthy’s departure from Congress brings to mind ambition and the other…

The comedy and drama mask behind curtains

Politics December 11, 2023

Conservatives’ ‘anti-woke’ alternative to Disney has finally arrived

by Nick Marx, Colorado State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] As fanfare blares, female sprinters at the starting line suspiciously eye a man in…

A drawing of an old-fashioned television

Media December 11, 2023

Norman Lear’s ’70s TV comedies brought people together to confront issues in a way Gen Z would appreciate

by Yalda T. Uhls, University of California, Los Angeles, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Even Americans who strongly disagree with each other may find common…

A tan/white hound with a blue leash and blue scarf, looking happy

Pets and Pet Adoption December 11, 2023

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “I have no idea why my name is Bean, but it is! Please adopt me”

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is a medium-sized male tan/white hound. The following information on this potential family member is…

A lynx point cat inside a cage, looking angry

Pets and Pet Adoption December 11, 2023

Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day: “My name is Sinatra, and I’m a kitty in need of a home!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is an infant-sized female lynx point domestic short hair. The following information on this potential…

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Education December 11, 2023

Employees with ties to SPLC-designated extremist group found in Cobb schools district office

by Rebecca Gaunt A tip from a whistleblower triggered an investigation that uncovered three employees in the Cobb County School District main office with ties to Gary DeMar, designated by…

Climate and Weather December 11, 2023

Cobb County weather forecast for Monday, December 11, 2023

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Monday, December 11, 2023, with a high near 47 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be clear, with…

Gasoline pump resting in its cradle used in articles about Georgia gasoline prices

Transportation December 11, 2023

Georgia gasoline prices fall slightly over past week despite OPEC+ production cuts

by Larry Felton Johnson After a one-week surge, Georgia gasoline prices fell three cents over the past seven days to an average price of $3.03 per gallon for regular unleaded….

An automobile ad from the first decade of the 20th century

History December 10, 2023

1899: A high school student comments on Cobb County’s roads

by Larry Felton Johnson In the March 2, 1899 issue of the Marietta Journal (one of the previous names of the Marietta Daily Journal) a letter appeared from a high…

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Uncategorized January 15, 2025

Marietta police make arrest in December homicide

By Mark Woolsey Marietta Police say they’ve made an arrest in a Dec. 30 murder case. Spokesman Chuck McPhilamy says in a news release that a 70-year-old Marietta man was…

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

Marietta History Center presents lecture “The Last Slave Ships to the South

The Marietta History Center will host a presentation about “The Last Slave Ships to the South” on Monday, January 27, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. The lecture, part of the MHC’s…

Product recalls January 15, 2025

Recall of 24,870 pounds of chicken and cheese taquitos shipped nationwide to ALDIs

Bestway Sandwiches Inc., based in Valencia, Calif., has issued a recall of approximately 24,870 pounds of frozen chicken and cheese taquito products due to potential metal contamination, according to the…

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