2023

Justice May 16, 2023

Supreme Court’s ruling on humane treatment of pigs could catalyze a wave of new animal welfare laws

by David Favre, Michigan State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Should California be able to require higher welfare standards for farm animals raised in…

Cobb weather January 11: Photo of cloudy skies above a residential street

Climate and Weather May 16, 2023

Cobb County weather forecast for Tuesday, May 16, 2023

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, with a high near 86 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

Climate and Weather May 16, 2023

Isolated to scattered thunderstorms in Cobb County and surrounding region through next Saturday

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other counties in the region for Tuesday, May 16, due to the likelihood of scattered showers and…

Matthew Stigall and his attorney Kimberly DeCarrera prepare to respond as Lance Lamberton states his case.

Cobb County May 15, 2023

Cobb ethics board dismisses complaint against transit board member

By Rebecca Gaunt The Cobb Board of Ethics dismissed a complaint against Transit Advisory Board (TAB) member Matthew Stigall Monday on the grounds that his advocacy is permissible according to…

Transportation May 15, 2023

A conversation about e-bikes with a transportation researcher

E-bikes have become a popular mode of transportation in recent years, and a topic of conversation among transportation planners, sustainability advocates, and cycling advocates. The Courier spoke via teleconference with…

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Education May 15, 2023

Georgia State awards diplomas to first graduating class at Walker State Prison

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] May 13, 2023 It’s the time of the year when young men and women…

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 May 15, 2023

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food service from May 5 to May 11

The following are scores for the past week for restaurants, school cafeterias, hotel and other food service facilities in Cobb County from the Georgia Department of Public Health For more…

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Pets and Pet Adoption May 15, 2023

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “I’ve been living on the street, so this place is nice, but I really need a permanent loving family. Please adopt me!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is a medium-sized female brown/white bully breeds/pit bull type. The following information on this potential…

A white/black cat inside a cage, looking outside

Pets and Pet Adoption May 15, 2023

Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day: “My name is Nova, and I’m a cute kitty 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 a small-sized female white/black domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…

Climate and Weather May 15, 2023

Cobb County weather forecast for Monday, May 15, 2023

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Monday, May 15, 2023, with a high near 84 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

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