2023

Climate and Weather August 16, 2023

Cobb County weather forecast for Wednesday, August 16, 2023

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, with a high near 86 degrees. The National Weather Service has also issued a…

Crime August 16, 2023

Georgia’s indictment of Trump is a confirmation of states’ rights, a favorite cause of Republicans since Reagan

by Stefanie Lindquist, Arizona State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] For the past 50 years, Republican policymakers and judges have sought to bolster federalism…

Crime August 16, 2023

Fulton County charges Donald Trump with racketeering, other felonies – a Georgia election law expert explains 5 key things to know

by Anthony Michael Kreis, Georgia State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] An Atlanta, Georgia, grand jury indicted former President Donald Trump on Aug. 14,…

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Justice August 16, 2023

Black female prosecutors like Fani Willis face the unequal burden of both racist and sexist attacks

by Bev-Freda Jackson, American University School of Public Affairs, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] On the day he was indicted on financial fraud charges in…

Education August 15, 2023

Tribunal disagrees with Cobb County School District’s decision to fire teacher

By Rebecca Gaunt A tribunal of retired educators, appointed by the Cobb County School District, denied Superintendent Chris Ragsdale’s recommendation to terminate teacher Katie Rinderle for reading the book “My…

National August 15, 2023

Tommy Tuberville reportedly doesn’t live in Alabama − should he still be its senator?

by Charles R. Hunt, Boise State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Alabama GOP Sen. Tommy Tuberville has come under scrutiny following reports that he…

An orange tabby cat inside a cage with a blue cloth

Pets and Pet Adoption August 15, 2023

Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day: “I am a very regal kitty, and would like to hold court in your home. Please adopt me!”

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

A brown white spaniel held by someone behind, looking sad

Pets and Pet Adoption August 15, 2023

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “I’ve been studying you, and I think you need to adopt me!”

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

A site map of the proposed mixed-use development on South Atlanta Road

Chattahoochee RiverLands August 15, 2023

Rezoning application for large mixed-use development on South Atlanta Road withdrawn without prejudice

by Caleb Groves MARIETTA, Ga.- At its zoning hearing Tuesday the Cobb County Board of Commissioners allowed the applicant to withdraw without prejudice an application that would have permitted the…

National August 15, 2023

Police defend raid on Kansas newspaper amid backlash over ‘brazen violation of press freedom’

by Sherman Smith, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] August 13, 2023 TOPEKA — Marion police on Saturday defended their unprecedented raid on a newspaper…

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