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Science and Technology August 20, 2023

3 reasons we use graphic novels to teach math and physics

by Sarah Klanderman, Marian University and Josha Ho, Marian University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Post-pandemic, some educators are trying to reengage students with technology…

The exterior of Smyrna City Hall, a red brick building with four large columns

Smyrna August 20, 2023

City of Smyrna to host its third annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration

The City of Smyrna posted the following announcement on its website about its annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration: Join the City of Smyrna in downtown Smyrna on September 23 for the…

Cobb County August 20, 2023

Popular Truck-a-Palooza event returns September 16

Cobb County distributed the following notice announcing its popular Truck-a-Palooza event, where children and adults can explore heavy vehicles from SWAT trucks to dump trucks, from fire trucks to police…

The comedy and drama mask behind curtains

Cobb County August 20, 2023

Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre to hold open house on 16th anniversary

The Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, the home of the Atlanta Opera and the Atlanta Ballet, will host a Sweet 16 Community Day & Open House Celebration on Sunday, Aug….

Climate and Weather August 20, 2023

Cobb County weather forecast for Sunday, August 20, 2023

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Sunday, August 20, 2023, with a high near 92 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly clear,…

A graphic of a cellphone with the GPS activated

Marietta August 19, 2023

Marietta integrates its traffic data with popular navigation systems

The City of Marietta has integrated its traffic data with popular navigation systems such as the Waze app, Apple Maps, and the built-in navigation systems of various vehicle manufacturers, including…

A cemetery marker in the shape of an elaborate arch.

Austell August 19, 2023

Rose Hill Cemetery Austell GA

[This is a revival of an article we published in 2018. At the time this was written fewer than 10,000 visitors would visit the Cobb County Courier in an average…

Exterior of Marietta City Hall. Red brick modern building

Marietta August 19, 2023

Marietta’s draft evaluation of the city’s use of CDBG funds available for public review and comment

The City of Marietta has prepared a draft of its Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for the Program Year 2022. To download a copy of the draft, please…

Climate and Weather August 19, 2023

Cobb County weather forecast for Saturday, August 19, 2023

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Saturday, August 19, 2023, with a high near 89 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly clear,…