2023

The front of the Strand Theatre, with a large old-fashioned marquee

Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community June 14, 2023

Karen Knotts “Tied Up In Knotts” at The Strand Theatre

[This is the latest installment of “Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community” by Brian Benefield] I have sentimental memories of whistling along with the opening theme of The Andy Griffith Show,…

Climate and Weather June 14, 2023

Tornado Watch and Flood Watch issued for central Georgia as storms continue

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for parts of central and west Georgia , along with a tornado watch until 7 p.m. and a flood watch also…

Exterior of Marietta City Hall. Red brick modern building

Marietta June 14, 2023

Marietta Fire Department accepting applications

The Marietta Fire Department is accepting applications. The City of Marietta posted the following details on its website: The Marietta Fire Department is pleased to announce that its recruiting process…

Science and Technology June 14, 2023

Are you part robot? A linguistic anthropologist explains how humans are like ChatGPT – both recycle language

by Brendan H. O’Connor, Arizona State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] ChatGPT is a hot topic at my university, where faculty members are deeply…

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 June 14, 2023

Annual numbers of excess deaths in the US relative to other developed countries are growing at an alarming rate

by Patrick Heuveline, University of California, Los Angeles, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The Research Brief is a short take about interesting academic work. The…

Science and Technology June 14, 2023

Glass: Neither a solid nor a liquid, this common yet complicated material is still surprising scientists

by John Mauro, Penn State and Katelyn Kirchner, Penn State, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Glass is a material of many faces: It is both…

Georgia June 14, 2023

Georgia’s rural hospitals use tax credit donations as Band-Aid

by Aaleah McConnell, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] June 13, 2023 Jonathon Green says a tax credit program intended to help Georgia’s…

A black/white puppy held by someone, looking sad

Pets and Pet Adoption June 14, 2023

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “I’m all ears! Are you going to adopt me into your family, or what?”

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is an infant female black/white puppy. The following information on this potential family member is…

A white/tabby cat inside a cage, looking at the camera

Pets and Pet Adoption June 14, 2023

Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day: “I’m a cute and tiny kitten in need of a loving home. Please adopt me!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is an infant female white/tabby mixed breed. The following information on this potential family member…

Stacey Chapman holding trophy in front of a theatre marquee

Business June 14, 2023

Cobb Executive Women names Stacey Chapman winner of 2023 Woman of Distinction Award

The Cobb Chamber’s Cobb Executive Women (CEW) named Stacey Chapman, Senior Vice President of CROFT & Associates, the winner of the 2023 Woman of Distinction Award at the Chamber’s June…

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