2024

A scammer at a computer with a stack of money in a thought balloon over his head

Aging July 8, 2024

Elder fraud has reached epidemic proportions – a geriatrician explains what older Americans need to know

by Laurie Archbald-Pannone, University of Virginia, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Americans age 60 and older lost more than US$3 billion to scammers in 2023,…

Gasoline pump resting in its cradle used in articles about Georgia gasoline prices

Transportation July 8, 2024

Georgia gasoline price average creeps up one cent over past week

According to AAA’s weekly report, gasoline prices in Georgia rose one cent over the past week, reaching an average cost of $3.32 per gallon for regular unleaded. “Fuel charges experienced…

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

Cobb County July 8, 2024

Medical event suspected in fatal crash on Powder Springs Road

[It is the policy of the Cobb County Courier to omit the names of people involved in incidents that are still under investigation] Investigators suspect that a collision near Smitha…

A black/white cat inside a cage, looking ahead

Pets and Pet Adoption July 8, 2024

Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day: “I’m a bit temperamental, so I need a special, patient 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 male black/white domestic short…

A brown/white puppy shepherd with a blue leash and white cloth

Pets and Pet Adoption July 8, 2024

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “I am a sweet shepherd puppy. Adopt me, and we’ll likely spend many years together!”

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 small-sized female brown/white shepherd mix….

Climate and Weather July 8, 2024

Cobb County weather forecast for Monday, July 8, 2024

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Monday, July 8, 2024, with a high near 95 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

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Health Care July 8, 2024

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from June 28 to July 4

Image above created with DALL-E from ChatGPT The following are scores for the past week for restaurants, school cafeterias, hotels, and other food service facilities in Cobb County from the…

People walking and cycling on a suburban street

Climate change July 8, 2024

Extreme heat can be dangerous for runners, cyclists and anyone spending time outdoors: 6 tips for staying safe

by Susan Yeargin, University of South Carolina, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] When summer starts with a stifling heat wave, as many places are seeing…

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Climate and Weather July 8, 2024

Heat index of over 105 expected in central Georgia Monday; scattered storms across entire region

The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory for central Georgia that included a few metro counties on the list, including Cobb County. Heat index values of greater than 105…

Cemeteries July 7, 2024

Collins Springs Cemetery: a small historic cemetery off Atlanta Road

Collins Springs Cemetery (photo by Larry Felton Johnson) [This is an expansion of an article and slideshow we originally published in 2018. We’ve added information and a few photos from…

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Education January 17, 2025

Cobb County School District to opt out of HB 581 homestead exemption

By Rebecca Gaunt The Cobb County School District is the latest local entity to announce its intention to opt out of the homestead exemption created by Georgia House Bill 581….

Climate January 17, 2025

Insurance for natural disasters is failing homeowners − I don’t have the answers, but I do know the right questions to ask

by Jay Feinman, Rutgers University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The wildfires that have devastated large parts of Los Angeles County have drawn fresh attention…

National January 17, 2025

Spending, regulations and DOGE: Office of Management and Budget director plays vital role helping government get stuff done

by Martha Coven, Princeton University and Bridget C.E. Dooling, The Ohio State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The Office of Management and Budget sounds…