August 2024

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

Cobb County August 29, 2024

Judge Poole extends the Judicial Emergency for Cobb Superior Court

Cobb County announced in a news release on its website that Chief Judge Gregory Poole of the Cobb Judicial Circuit has extended the Judicial Emergency within the Superior Court of…

The big "Atlanta Braves" sign at the entrance to Truist Park

Sports August 29, 2024

What Should Be The Atlanta Braves’ First Option At Third?

By Daniel Bonner [Bonner is a player on the LaGrange College baseball team and a political science student] The start of the 2024 Major League Baseball season looked promising for…

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

Marietta August 29, 2024

Marietta Roots Craft Beer Festival to benefit historic William Root House Museum

William Root House (photo by Larry Felton Johnson) Would you like to sample locally produced craft beer and food from local restaurants while supporting historic preservation? On September 13, several…

A tabby cat inside a cage, sitting on a white cloth

Pets and Pet Adoption August 29, 2024

Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day: “I’m Toomie. I’m a bit temperamental, so I need a patient 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 medium-sized female tabby domestic short…

A white/black mixed breed puppy with a blue leash, looking happy

Pets and Pet Adoption August 29, 2024

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “My name is Petey, and I’m a sweet happy puppy who needs a 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/black mixed breed….

Climate and Weather August 29, 2024

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Thursday, August 29, 2024

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Thursday, August 29, 2024, with a high near 96 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…

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

Cobb County August 29, 2024

Woman killed in crash on East West Connector

[It is the policy of the Cobb County Courier to omit the names of people involved in traffic incidents that are still under investigation] According to a public information release…

Climate and Weather August 29, 2024

Thunderstorms possible in Georgia today, with increased chances heading into weekend

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia for Thursday, August 29. Isolated thunderstorms are possible this afternoon,…

Education August 28, 2024

Kennesaw State receives Georgia Serves grant to boost student volunteerism

This article by Darius Goodman appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission: Kennesaw State University has received more than $169,000 in AmeriCorps funding from the Georgia Commission…

A black/white pit bull type looking at the camera

Pets and Pet Adoption August 28, 2024

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “Who’s this visiting me? I hope it’s a potential family member!”

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 black/white pit bull…

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Science and Technology October 30, 2024

Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS is a Halloween visitor from the spooky Oort Cloud − the invisible bubble that’s home to countless space objects

by James Wray, Georgia Institute of Technology, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The human mind may find it difficult to conceptualize: a cosmic cloud so…

Elections October 30, 2024

For an estimated 4 million people with felony convictions, restoring their right to vote is complicated – and varies state by state

by Naomi F. Sugie, University of California, Los Angeles, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] People who are convicted of felonies might think they can’t vote….

Health Care October 30, 2024

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