2023

Climate and Weather December 15, 2023

Cobb County weather forecast for Friday, December 15, 2023

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Friday, December 15, 2023, with a high near 58 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…

Climate and Weather December 15, 2023

Cobb under fire danger alert this p.m., but rain possible over weekend

The National Weather Service issued a high fire danger alert for Cobb County and other parts of the region for Friday December 15 due to low relative humidity, but rain…

Scales of Justice with the word justice over it.

Education December 14, 2023

Federal judge in redistricting lawsuit rules Cobb schools’ map must be redrawn

by Rebecca Gaunt United States District Judge Eleanor Ross of the Northern Court of Georgia ruled Thursday that the Cobb County School District school board map must be redrawn by…

political cartoon featuring Elise Stefanik, Elon Musk and Alex Jones

Opinion December 14, 2023

Clay Jones political cartoon

The "Star of Life" symbol represents medicine and health care. Three rectangles are arranged in a radial pattern to form a sort of abstract star shape, with a snake coiled around a staff superimposed on the center.

Health Care December 14, 2023

Despite declines in adolescent illicit drug use, overdose deaths continue to rise due to fentanyl

Fentanyl overdoses in Cobb County have been in the news periodically for more than a year. In August of 2022, a county news release stated that Cobb had seen a…

Economy December 14, 2023

The US avoided a recession in 2023. What’s the outlook for 2024?

by Casey Quinlan, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] December 12, 2023 Next year is packed with potential shifts in the economy but…

Science and Technology December 14, 2023

How QR codes work and what makes them dangerous – a computer scientist explains

by Scott Ruoti, University of Tennessee, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Among the many changes brought about by the pandemic is the widespread use of…

Justice December 14, 2023

US Supreme Court to decide fate of medication abortion access nationwide

by Jennifer Shutt, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] December 13, 2023 WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court announced Wednesday it will hear…

Intersection of Ben King Road where teen was killed

Transportation December 14, 2023

Operational changes for Kennesaw attraction after teenager’s death

Intersection of Ben King Road where teen was killed (All photos by Rebecca Gaunt) By Rebecca Gaunt The death of a Harrison High School senior has led to changes in…

A white cat looking sad, held by someone behind

Pets and Pet Adoption December 14, 2023

Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day: “As you can see I’m a laid back kitty who wants to lounge around your home!”

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

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