2023

Climate and Weather November 4, 2023

Cobb County weather forecast for Saturday, November 4, 2023

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Saturday, November 4, 2023, with a high near 70 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…

Climate and Weather November 4, 2023

Fire danger in Cobb continues as afternoon humidity remains low

The National Weather Service issued a high fire danger alert for Cobb County and other counties in the region for Saturday, November 4. . The statement gives the following details:…

Detail of Cobb County Police Department STEP Unit vehicle in article about fatal accident on I-75

Cobb County November 3, 2023

Two killed when one truck rear-ends another on South Cobb Drive at Maner Road

According to a public information release from of the Cobb County Police Department, the department’s Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (S.T.E.P. Unit) is investigating a collision on South Cobb Drive at…

Cobb District Attorney Flynn Broady stands in doorway

Cobb County November 3, 2023

Cobb DA holds Opioid Town Hall, announces Family Advocacy Center opening

Cobb District Attorney Flynn Broady (Photo By Caleb Groves) By Caleb Groves Cobb County District Attorney Flynn Broady discussed the opioid troubles facing Cobb and how the county is approaching…

education icon with silhouette of teach in front of class, holding a baton to a board.

Education November 3, 2023

Texas tried to fix its teacher shortage by lowering requirements − the result was more new teachers, but at lower salaries

by Sarah Guthery, University of Oklahoma and Lauren P. Bailes, University of Delaware, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Facing persistent teacher shortages, Texas in 2001…

Graphic of wildfire flames spreading through trees

Environment November 3, 2023

The wildfires that led to mass extinction: a warning from California’s Ice Age history – podcast

by Gemma Ware, The Conversation, [This podcast first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] In recent years, Californians have had to deal with some deadly and destructive wildfires. But…

A series of medical images including a medical cross, a capsule and a checklist, overlaid with a stick figure under a crushing bag marked "debt"

Health Care November 3, 2023

Medical Debt Is Disappearing From Americans’ Credit Reports, Lifting Scores

This article by Noam N. Levey first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Noam N. Levey November 2, 2023 The share of American consumers with medical debt on…

A black/white great dane dog with a blue leash, looking happy

Pets and Pet Adoption November 3, 2023

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “My name is Nash, and I am a very big puppy!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is an xlarge-sized male black/white great dane. The following information on this potential family member…

Pets and Pet Adoption November 3, 2023

Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day: “My name is Furby, and I’d be a great furry addition to your family!”

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

Opinion November 3, 2023

Bookman: Turning teachers into guns for hire an absurd answer to school shootings

by Jay Bookman, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] November 2, 2023 Lt. Gov. Burt Jones came up with a helluva idea the other…

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