2023

Climate and Weather August 27, 2023

Another scorcher expected in Cobb County and across the state, with heat index up to 109

Another scorching day is expected in Cobb County and much of the rest of Georgia, with a heat index of up to 109. The National Weather Service has issued a…

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Chattahoochee RiverLands August 26, 2023

Smyrna approves mixed-use development with 390 family units, 5,500 sq. ft of commercial use at Riverview Road

by Arielle Robinson Smyrna’s City Council meeting was back in city hall Monday evening after months at the community center due to construction. There, the council unanimously approved a mixed-use…

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Magistrate Court August 26, 2023

Probable cause for charges found in hit-and-run that severely injured two construction workers in Cobb County

by Caleb Groves On Tuesday, August 22, 2023, a Cobb County Magistrate Court Judge found probable cause for a Dallas man to be charged with severely injuring two construction workers…

Climate and Weather August 26, 2023

Cobb County weather forecast for Saturday, August 26, 2023

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Saturday, August 26, 2023, with a high near 97 degrees. The National Weather Service has also issued an…

Climate and Weather August 26, 2023

Scorching heat expected across Georgia through the weekend with heat index up to 109

There doesn’t seem to be any short-term relief from the heat except to stay in air-conditioned environments. The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for most of Georgia…

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Climate and Weather August 26, 2023

Code Orange air quality alert in metro Atlanta for 4th consecutive day

The Code Orange air quality alert has been extended for Saturday, August 26. The Georgia Environmental Protection Division relayed a Code Orange air quality alert to the National Weather Service…

Education August 25, 2023

Cobb County School District denies reading bowl canceled; CCAE president confirms it’s off

By Rebecca Gaunt Students in Cobb County School District will likely miss out on the annual Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl this year due to recent events, including the firing of…

Pets and Pet Adoption August 25, 2023

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “I’m a cute shaggy little poodle mix in need of a home. Please adopt me!”

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

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Pets and Pet Adoption August 25, 2023

Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day: “I’m going to stand here and stare with these big green eyes until you adopt and take me home!”

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

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Democracy August 25, 2023

Americans are worried about democracy. You wouldn’t know it from the GOP debate.

by Zachary Roth, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] August 24, 2023 There’s a growing feeling, among both experts and ordinary Americans, that…

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2023

Another scorcher expected in Cobb County and across the state, with heat index up to 109

Smyrna approves mixed-use development with 390 family units, 5,500 sq. ft of commercial use at Riverview Road

Probable cause for charges found in hit-and-run that severely injured two construction workers in Cobb County

Cobb County weather forecast for Saturday, August 26, 2023

Scorching heat expected across Georgia through the weekend with heat index up to 109

Code Orange air quality alert in metro Atlanta for 4th consecutive day

Cobb County School District denies reading bowl canceled; CCAE president confirms it’s off

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “I’m a cute shaggy little poodle mix in need of a home. Please adopt me!”

Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day: “I’m going to stand here and stare with these big green eyes until you adopt and take me home!”

Americans are worried about democracy. You wouldn’t know it from the GOP debate.