July 2024

People walking and cycling on a suburban street

Climate July 11, 2024

Can humanity address climate change without believing it? Medical history suggests it is possible

by Ron Barrett, Macalester College, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Strange as it may seem, early germ theorists could tell us a lot about today’s…

Elections July 11, 2024

National Democratic party unveils plan to loosen the GOP’s strong grip on the Georgia Legislature

by Jill Nolin, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] July 10, 2024 The national Democratic party plans to target four Republican-held seats in…

The sun beats down on a group of people cycling and walking on a suburban stree

Climate and Weather July 11, 2024

Hope House cooling shelter in Cobb will be open for the hot upcoming week

Hope House, a project of MUST Ministries, will have its cooling shelters open during the expected elevated temperatures starting today, July 11, and continuing through July 18. The shelters are…

Artist on sofa with her Owl sculpture above her

Education July 11, 2024

Alumna sculptor creates captivating piece for Kennesaw State administration suite

Photo by Darnell Wilburn [This article by Darius Goodman first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] A new owl has come to roost at Kennesaw State…

Pets and Pet Adoption July 11, 2024

Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day: “I am a sweet little 3-pound kitty in need of a permanent home!”

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 seal point domestic…

A tan shepherd with a blue leash, looking happy

Pets and Pet Adoption July 11, 2024

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “I’m a sweet doggy who’s been living on the street!”

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 female tan shepherd. The…

Climate and Weather July 11, 2024

Cobb County weather forecast for Thursday, July 11, 2024

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Thursday, July 11, 2024, with a high near 93 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly clear,…

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Education July 11, 2024

Advice For Parents Of College-Bound Students

Image created with DALL-E from ChatGPT By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Chances are that if you have a student accepted at an accredited college or…

A group photo with two men getting certificates in the center. Three women Superior Court officials flank the men

Cobb County July 11, 2024

Cobb County Drug Treatment Court celebrates two new graduates

Photo provided by Cobb County The Cobb County Drug Treatment Court celebrated two new graduates. This accountability court is set up to provide an alternative to incarceration for people with…

William Root House, a two story wooden pre-Civil War house

Marietta July 10, 2024

William Root House highlights how families kept cool in 19th Century Marietta

The William Root House and Museum has a special feature for the summer months, especially relevant in light of the scorching heat we’ve experienced over the past few weeks. In…

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