2023

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 July 1, 2023

How Often Do Health Insurers Say No to Patients? No One Knows.

This article by Robin Fields originally appeared on the ProPublica website. Series: Uncovered How the Insurance Industry Denies Coverage to Patients It’s one of the most crucial questions people have…

A white toy breed with a blue leash, looking shocked

Pets and Pet Adoption July 1, 2023

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “I’m a cute little puppy 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 white toy breed. The following information on this potential family member…

Pets and Pet Adoption July 1, 2023

Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day: “My name is Nova, and I could sure love a permanent loving home!”

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

Education July 1, 2023

KSU-Georgia Aquarium partnership takes teachers from rivers to reefs

[This article by Thomas Hartwell was first published on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] KENNESAW, Ga. | Jun 30, 2023 A new partnership between Kennesaw State University…

Marietta police SUV parked at the curb on Marietta Square

Marietta July 1, 2023

Coordination between Marietta police and a Virginia sheriff’s office leads to arrest of homicide suspect

Officer Chuck McPhilamy of the Marietta Police Department reported in a public information release that cooperation between a sheriff’s office in Virginia and Marietta police led to the quick apprehension…

An analog dial gauge labeled "Air Quality Index" with the arrow pointed to Orange which is numbered 100 to 150

Climate and Weather July 1, 2023

Metro Atlanta under another Code Orange air quality alert, but what does that mean?

The Georgia Environmental Protection Division relayed a Code Orange air quality alert to the National Weather Service warning of high ozone levels in metro Atlanta for Saturday, July 1, 2023….

Climate and Weather July 1, 2023

Cobb County weather forecast for Saturday, July 1, 2023

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Saturday, July 1, 2023, with a high near 96 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

Climate and Weather July 1, 2023

A heat advisory remains in effect for north and central Georgia, with portions of the region expected to experience 100+ heat index through Thursday

Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia are under a heat advisory until midnight Sunday, July 2. Portions of the region are expected to have 100-110 degree…

Climate and Weather June 30, 2023

Heat advisory in effect for metro Atlanta for the entire weekend beginning Saturday July 1 at 8 a.m.

The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for Cobb County and much of the rest of north Georgia from 8 a.m. Saturday morning July 1 to midnight Sunday….

Marietta History Center taken from other side of railroad tracks

Marietta June 30, 2023

Prize winning photojournalist Johnny Crawford will be featured in Marietta History Center “Evening with History” series

The Marietta History Center will present prize-winning photographer and former AJC photojournalist, Johnny Crawford, for the next “Evening with History”, on Tuesday, July 18th at 6 p.m, at 1 Depot…

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Education January 17, 2025

Cobb County School District to opt out of HB 581 homestead exemption

By Rebecca Gaunt The Cobb County School District is the latest local entity to announce its intention to opt out of the homestead exemption created by Georgia House Bill 581….

Climate January 17, 2025

Insurance for natural disasters is failing homeowners − I don’t have the answers, but I do know the right questions to ask

by Jay Feinman, Rutgers University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The wildfires that have devastated large parts of Los Angeles County have drawn fresh attention…

National January 17, 2025

Spending, regulations and DOGE: Office of Management and Budget director plays vital role helping government get stuff done

by Martha Coven, Princeton University and Bridget C.E. Dooling, The Ohio State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The Office of Management and Budget sounds…

Education January 17, 2025

Cobb officials respond to Lindley Middle School shooting

By Rebecca Gaunt Several elected officials and community leaders have issued statements following Wednesday’s incident in which a student at Lindley Middle School in Mableton used a firearm on campus…

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2023

How Often Do Health Insurers Say No to Patients? No One Knows.

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

Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day: “My name is Nova, and I could sure love a permanent loving home!”

KSU-Georgia Aquarium partnership takes teachers from rivers to reefs

Coordination between Marietta police and a Virginia sheriff’s office leads to arrest of homicide suspect

Metro Atlanta under another Code Orange air quality alert, but what does that mean?

Cobb County weather forecast for Saturday, July 1, 2023

A heat advisory remains in effect for north and central Georgia, with portions of the region expected to experience 100+ heat index through Thursday

Heat advisory in effect for metro Atlanta for the entire weekend beginning Saturday July 1 at 8 a.m.

Prize winning photojournalist Johnny Crawford will be featured in Marietta History Center “Evening with History” series