December 2023

A black retriever with a blue leash, looking sad

Pets and Pet Adoption December 7, 2023

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “I’m HAPPY that you’re visiting, but I’ll be HAPPIER if you adopt me into a loving home!”

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

Climate and Weather December 7, 2023

Cobb County weather forecast for Thursday, December 7, 2023

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Thursday, December 7, 2023, with a high near 56 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be partly cloudy,…

People at a table surrounded by holiday decorations

Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community December 6, 2023

Holiday Pop-Ups are popping up everywhere in Cobb

Hamp and Harry’s photo by Brian Benefield [This is the latest installment of “Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community” by Brian Benefield] I am unsure when the holiday pop-up trend started, but…

A group photo of Powder Springs Parks & Rec receiving Agency of the Year award

Powder Springs December 6, 2023

Powder Springs Parks & Rec named Agency of the Year for cities under 20k population

Photos courtesy of the City of Powder Springs The City of Powder Springs announced in the following news release that their parks & recreation department was honored with Georgia’s Agency…

Justice December 6, 2023

Friends of Concord Covered Bridge selected for “Bench by the Road” to honor former enslaved people in Cobb County

The Friends of the Concord Covered Bridge issued the following announcement: The Friends of the Concord Covered Bridge are honored to announce being selected for the Toni Morrison Society’s ‘Bench…

Pets and Pet Adoption December 6, 2023

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “I’m Leilo. I’m part shepherd, but all love! Please adopt me”

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

Pets and Pet Adoption December 6, 2023

Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day: “Don’t go by my solemn expression. I’m a loving kitty in need of a home!”

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

Climate and Weather December 6, 2023

Cobb County weather forecast for Wednesday, December 6, 2023

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, with a high near 50 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…

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

Education December 5, 2023

How Georgia Educators Helped Students “Cross the Finish Line” to Graduation

By Hannah Watson (Watson is a senior at Kennesaw State University) Georgia’s four-year graduation rate increased to 84.4%, which had never occurred since 2011 Georgia teachers raised the state’s graduation…

A color drawing of a wide assortment of fruits and vegetables

Cobb County December 5, 2023

A Cobb Legal Aid attorney explains food stamps (SNAP)

Food insecurity is a lack of consistent access to enough food for all members of a family to lead active, healthy lives. It is a global concern, affecting diverse populations…

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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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