2023

Climate and Weather July 20, 2023

Cobb County weather forecast for Thursday, July 20, 2023

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Thursday, July 20, 2023, with a high near 94 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be partly…

Climate and Weather July 20, 2023

Slight risk of severe storms for north Georgia as complex of thunderstorms move in from Tennessee

The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and much of north and central Georgia for today: Thursday, July 20. There is a slight risk…

Georgia State Capitol on mostly sunny day

Elections July 19, 2023

Court challenges to Georgia’s political maps set for federal court trial

by Jill Nolin, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] July 18, 2023 A trio of redistricting challenges in Georgia are set to advance…

International July 19, 2023

China needs immigrants

by Dudley L. Poston Jr., Texas A&M University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] China is entering a severe demographic crisis. For several centuries, the Asian…

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Health Care July 19, 2023

How Health Care May Be Affected by the High Court’s Affirmative Action Ruling

This article by Michelle Andrews first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Michelle Andrews July 6, 2023 Doctors are concerned that a Supreme Court ruling issued June 29…

Crime July 19, 2023

Trump says he has been told he is a target of the special counsel’s Jan. 6 investigation

by Jacob Fischler, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] July 18, 2023 Donald Trump has received a target letter from Special Counsel Jack…

Men working around water main break with heavy equipment

Cobb County July 19, 2023

Powers Ferry Road closed between Delk and Terrell Mill: work on water main break underway

Cobb County Communications Director Ross Cavitt sent the following update on the water main break at Powers Ferry Road that is causing the current the lane closure: “Cobb DOT is…

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Aging July 19, 2023

In Older Adults, a Little Excess Weight Isn’t Such a Bad Thing

This article by Judith Graham first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Judith Graham July 17, 2023 Millions of people enter later life carrying an extra 10 to…

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Pets and Pet Adoption July 19, 2023

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “I’m a fuzzy little terrier 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 male black/gray terrier. The following information on this potential family member is…

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Pets and Pet Adoption July 19, 2023

Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day: “I’m perusing the paperwork to see if we’d be a good fit … Yep, you should adopt me!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is an infant male black/white domestic medium hair. The following information on this potential family…

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