2023

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Climate and Weather March 8, 2023

High fire danger alert issued for Cobb County and other parts of the region

The National Weather Service issued a special weather statement that warns of high fire danger in Cobb County and much of the rest of north Georgia in the afternoon and…

Crime March 7, 2023

Man sentenced to five years for computer-related enticement of a minor, child pornography charges

Terrance Deandre Stephens of Snellville pled guilty to one count of enticing a child for indecent purposes, one count of pandering to a minor, one count of furnishing obscene material…

The six members of the Austell City Council plus two staffers seated on the podium before the meeting begins

Austell March 7, 2023

Austell police chief reports critical staffing shortage, asks city council for seven additional officers

Austell Police Chief Scott Hamilton told the city council that the shortage of available officers creates a danger to residents of the city, and the inability to respond quickly to…

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 March 7, 2023

Despite Pharma Claims, Illicit Drug Shipments to US Aren’t Full of Opioids. It’s Generic Viagra.

This article by Phil Galewitz first appeared in Kaiser Health News, republished with permission. Phil Galewitz, Kaiser Health News March 6, 2023 For years, the FDA has defended its efforts…

Fire danger March 7, 2023

Fire danger statement issued for Cobb and other counties in region due to low relative humidities

The National Weather Service issued a fire danger statement for Cobb County and much of the rest of north Georgia on Tuesday March 7 due to low relative humidities. What…

Pets and Pet Adoption March 7, 2023

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “Are you ready to adopt me? I’m already standing, with my leash on and ready to go!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is a medium-sized brindle/white female hound. The following information on this potential family member is…

A orange/white tabby cat inside a white cage with holes

Pets and Pet Adoption March 7, 2023

Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day: “Do you think I’m cute? I think I’m cute, and that you should adopt me!”

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

Weather March 7, 2023

Cobb County weather forecast for Tuesday, March 7, 2023

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, with a high near 77 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…

Audrey Sydnor: a 75-year-old black woman wearing a wool cap and pullover shirt

Marietta Police Department March 7, 2023

UPDATE: PERSON LOCATED Marietta police seek the public’s help in locating a missing woman with medical conditions that put her at risk

7:12 AM UPDATE Audrey Sydnor located safely! A Marietta Officer spotted Audrey walking in the area near the intersection of Bells Ferry Road and Cobb Parkway North just before 7:00…

Georgia State Capitol on mostly sunny day

Georgia March 7, 2023

State GOP lawmakers not yet done fiddling with Georgia voting law in response to 2020 election

by Stanley Dunlap, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] March 6, 2023 Several bills that have the potential to change Georgians’ voting laws arrive…

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