May 2024

Opinion May 17, 2024

Bookman: Why can governors appoint justices based on their ideology, but voters can’t?

by Jay Bookman, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] May 16, 2024 In his campaign for a seat on the Georgia Supreme Court,…

Austell May 17, 2024

Sweetwater Mission’s 2024 Community On The Move

Barry Krebs submitted the following report (and the photos) on Sweetwater Mission’s annual Community On The Move: Sweetwater Mission hosted their annual Community On The Move 2024 with the theme…

A brown/gray yorkshire terrier with a blue leash, looking happy

Pets and Pet Adoption May 17, 2024

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

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is a small-sized female brown/gray Yorkshire terrier. The following information on this potential family member…

Pets and Pet Adoption May 17, 2024

Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day: “I am a cute little kitten who needs a permanent home!”

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

Jennifer Susko being removed from Cobb school board meeting by police

Education May 17, 2024

Audience members removed as John Floresta’s contract renewed by Cobb school board

Photo by Rebecca Gaunt: Jennifer Susko removed from meeting by police By Rebecca Gaunt John Floresta, the chief strategy and accountability officer for Cobb County School District and a member…

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Climate and Weather May 17, 2024

Isolated to numerous thunderstorms expected in Cobb and region this afternoon

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook on Friday, May 17 for Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia. Isolated to numerous thunderstorms are expected…

Cobb weather June 15: Photo of cloudy skies above a residential street

Climate and Weather May 17, 2024

Cobb County weather forecast for Friday, May 17, 2024

The National Weather Service forecasts showers and thunderstorms here in Cobb County on Friday, May 17, 2024, with a high near 73 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

Environment May 16, 2024

It’s OK to mow in May − the best way to help pollinators is by adding native plants

by Christina Grozinger, Penn State and Harland Patch, Penn State, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] It’s a simple idea: Stop mowing your lawn in the…

U.S. Congress May 16, 2024

Term limits aren’t the answer

by Charlie Hunt, Boise State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] There’s no denying that the current Congress has been one of the most chaotic…

A graduation mortar-board cap, and a note saying "Job"

Education May 16, 2024

5 thoughts for new college grads seeking to find the right balance between meaningful work and making money

by Christopher Wong Michaelson, University of St. Thomas and Jennifer Tosti-Kharas, Babson College, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The Class of 2024 had a college…

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