May 2024

Pets and Pet Adoption May 2, 2024

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “I’m a small puppy in need of a loving home!”

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

A black/white cat inside a cage, looking angry

Pets and Pet Adoption May 2, 2024

Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day: “I’m a bit temperamental so I need a patient forever family!”

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

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

Cobb County May 2, 2024

Motorcyclist killed in collision on Austell Road

A motorcyclist died as a result of a collision with an automobile on Austell Road yesterday. According to a public information release from Officer Aaron Wilson of the Cobb County…

photo of Cobb Superior Court building from the front with a blue sky with clouds in the background

Cobb County May 2, 2024

Man sentenced in Cobb County to 10 years for aggravated stalking

Michael Lydon Strong, 43, was sentenced to 10 years in prison for aggravated stalking (a felony), and disorderly conduct. Georgia law defines aggravated stalking as follows: A person commits the…

Climate and Weather May 2, 2024

Cobb County weather forecast for Thursday, May 2, 2024

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Thursday, May 2, 2024, with a high near 87 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be partly cloudy,…

Transportation May 2, 2024

Electric vehicles are usually safer for their occupants – but not necessarily for everyone else

by Jingwen Hu, University of Michigan, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The future of automobiles is electric, but many people worry about the safety of…

Uncategorized May 2, 2024

Cops on campus: Why police crackdowns on student protesters are so dangerous

by Roberta Lexier, Mount Royal University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The recent violent crackdowns on pro-Palestinian encampments on campuses across the United States have…

Cobb County May 1, 2024

Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run on Austell Road identified

Cobb police have identified the victim killed in the hit-and-run incident on Austell Road last Saturday. Her name is Maria Perez Gonzalez, 21, of Marietta. Her next of kin has…

Sign in front of Cobb & Douglas Public Health on County Services Parkway in article about Cobb & Douglas Public Health hiring

Health Care May 1, 2024

CDPH offers grants of up to $25k for community health projects

Grants of up to $25,000 in matching funds are available for projects that improve public health in Cobb and Douglas counties. Cobb & Douglas Public Health administers the 2024-25 Community…

A tri-color mixed breed with a blue leash, looking sad

Pets and Pet Adoption May 1, 2024

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “My name is Omen, and I’m a shy doggy who needs patience and love”

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

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