2024

The "Star of Life" symbol represents medicine and health care. Three rectangles are arranged in a radial pattern to form a sort of abstract star shape, with a snake coiled around a staff superimposed on the center.

Health Care December 13, 2024

Patients Couldn’t Pay Their Utility Bills. One Hospital Turned to Solar Power for Help.

This article by Martha Bebinger, WBUR, first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Martha Bebinger, WBUR December 12, 2024 Anna Goldman, a primary care physician at Boston Medical…

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Marietta December 13, 2024

Today is the deadline to enter the Marietta Mayor’s Christmas Lights Decorating Contest

If you are in the City of Marietta, and have a home business or car with impressive Christmas lights, today is the deadline to submit your display for the annual…

History December 13, 2024

The eventful life of W.A. Peters — Hollywood Cemetery’s sexton who sold customers the same plot

This is an updated republication of an article we published in May of 2016. With the Chattahoochee RiverLands project underway, we hope restoring this beautiful but neglected cemetery on Chattahoochee…

Business December 13, 2024

Northwest Cobb Area Council names 2024 Citizens of the Year

The Cobb Chamber’s Northwest Cobb Area Council has named the 2024 Citizens of the Year for its four districts: Corporal Tamara Severtson (Acworth), Lewis and Andrew Bramlett (Kennesaw), Justin O’Dell…

Climate and Weather December 13, 2024

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Friday, December 13, 2024

The National Weather Service forecasts partly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Friday, December 13, 2024, with a high near 56 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be partly…

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Pets and Pet Adoption December 13, 2024

“My name is Joe. How do you like my bandana?”

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a male brown/white boxer. The following information on this potential family member is…

A muted calico cat looking at the camera

Pets and Pet Adoption December 13, 2024

“I’m Khaleesi, and don’t you think I have beautiful face markings?”

The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a female muted calico domestic long hair. The following information on this potential…

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

Sports December 12, 2024

Why Atlanta Braves Fans Shouldn’t Get Mad At Max Fried

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College There are two ways to react to Atlanta Braves ace Max Fried signing with the New York Yankees for a…

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Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community December 12, 2024

Sessions Stand Holiday Market on Friday Dec 13

Photo above by Brian Benefield [This is the latest installment of “Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community” by Brian Benefield] As the countdown begins to Christmas day, everything speeds up. There is…

a screenshot of the six districts in Mableon, with 1,2,3 to the south, 4, 5, 6 to the north

Mableton December 12, 2024

Mableton considers its Solid Waste Management Ordinance, appoints Director of Code Enforcement

By Madi Sutter The Mableton City Council held an initial reading of its Solid Waste Management Ordinance in its December 11 meeting and approved several other resolutions and appointments. The…

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