July 2024

Climate July 18, 2024

America faces a power disconnection crisis amid dangerous heat: In 27 states, utilities can shut off electricity for nonpayment even in a heat wave

by Sanya Carley, University of Pennsylvania and David Konisky, Indiana University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Coast to coast, millions of Americans are experiencing sweltering…

Georgia State Capitol on mostly sunny day

Georgia July 18, 2024

Federal judge rejects Georgia’s request to extend length of time for state’s limited Medicaid plan

by Jill Nolin, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] July 16, 2024 A federal judge has denied the state’s end-around attempt to gain…

Ann Tewelow stands beside some of her fused art work

Smyrna July 18, 2024

Ann Tewelow’s fused glass art on display at Smyrna Public Library

The Friends of Smyrna Library distributed the following news release about an exhibit by Ann Tewelow now on display at the Smyrna Public Library: The July/August 2024 Display Gallery exhibit…

Group shot of winners of the recycling craft competition

Environment July 18, 2024

5th Annual Teen Summer Recycling Craft Competition

Barry Krebs submitted the following report on the 5th Annual Teen Summer Recycling Craft Competition: Keep Cobb Beautiful and Switzer Library hosted the 5th Annual Teen Summer Recycling Craft Competition…

Brick Kennesaw government building with four tall wooden columns

Kennesaw July 18, 2024

Stormwater pipe repairs, Kennesaw City Hall HVAC replacement approved by City Council

By Rebecca Gaunt At Monday night’s meeting, the Kennesaw City Council approved a contract to repair failing stormwater pipes in the city. Proshot Concrete, Inc. will complete the work for…

Pets and Pet Adoption July 18, 2024

Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day: “I am a sweet tiny kitten, who wants a loving family!”

Photo from Cobb County Animal Services Shelter website The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is a small-sized female gray/white domestic short…

A white/brown boxer with a blue leash, looking sad

Pets and Pet Adoption July 18, 2024

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “I’m a sweet-tempered doggy in need of a loving home!”

Photo from Cobb County Animal Services Shelter website The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is a medium-sized male white/brown boxer. The…

Climate and Weather July 18, 2024

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Thursday, July 18

The National Weather Service forecasts partly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Thursday, July 18, 2024, with a high near 91 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

Rain falling on a moderately dense suburban street, with lightning on the horizon

Climate and Weather July 18, 2024

More scattered thunderstorms possible Thursday afternoon in north and central Georgia

Image above created with DALL-E from ChatGPT By Larry Felton Johnson The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other parts of north and central…

A U.S. map breaking into red and blue fragments

Law Enforcement July 17, 2024

Trump assassination attempt reveals a major security breakdown – but doesn’t necessarily heighten the risk for political violence, a former FBI official explains

by Javed Ali, University of Michigan, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] As investigators analyze what led 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks to try to assassinate former…

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