February 2024

Marietta February 22, 2024

Marietta Fire Department holds an award ceremony for firefighters and support staff

Photo from awards ceremony courtesy of City of Marietta communications The Marietta Fire Department honored its first responders and support staff in an awards ceremony last Friday, February 17, 2024….

A black cat going out from a cage, looking sad

Pets and Pet Adoption February 22, 2024

Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day: “My name is Shasta, and I’m studying you carefully!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is a medium-sized female black domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…

Opinion February 22, 2024

It’s Hard To Raise A Family Today In Georgia. How About In Cobb County?

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College We all know it’s hard to raise a family, but in some states like Georgia, it’s even harder. The state…

A black/brown German shepherd with a blue leash

Pets and Pet Adoption February 22, 2024

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “I’ve been living on the street, and I need a nice loving home!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is a large-sized male black/brown German shepherd. The following information on this potential family member…

Health Care February 22, 2024

‘Fourth Wave’ of Opioid Epidemic Crashes Ashore, Propelled by Fentanyl and Meth

This article by Colleen DeGuzman first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Colleen DeGuzman February 21, 2024 The United States is knee-deep in what some experts call the…

Opinion February 22, 2024

Political Cartoon by Clay Jones: the Alabama jokes just keep on coming

Powder Springs February 22, 2024

Powder Springs Book Worm Book Fest starts April 8

The popular Book Worm Book Fest 2024 in downtown Powder Springs will feature more than 25 authors. It will take place from Monday, April 8, through the Festival on Saturday,…

Cobb County February 22, 2024

Cobb DOT to hold open house about upcoming Holly Springs Road work

The Cobb County Department of Transportation (Cobb DOT) will host an open house to inform residents about the plans for safety and traffic operations improvements on Holly Springs Road between…

Cobb weather January 6: Photo of cloudy skies above a residential street

Climate and Weather February 22, 2024

Cobb County weather forecast for Thursday, February 22, 2024

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Thursday, February 22, 2024, with a high near 68 degrees. Tonight, showers and thunderstorms are expected, with…

A Lockheed Martin C-130J turboprop airlifter in flight

Business February 21, 2024

Lockheed Martin delivers first of four upgraded C-130J-30s to Norway

Photo courtesy of Lockheed Martin Lockheed Martin delivered the first of four C-130J-30 Super Hercules tactical airlifters, built at the company’s Marietta facility in Cobb County, with upgrades installed in…

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