2024

Justice July 2, 2024

Loss of Supreme Court legitimacy can lead to political violence

by Matthew Hall, University of Notre Dame and Joseph Daniel Ura, Clemson University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Americans are gearing up to celebrate the…

Politics July 2, 2024

Democrats reel from ‘terrible’ Biden debate performance as he defends candidacy

by Jennifer Shutt, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] June 29, 2024 WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden touched on a flood of criticism…

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Health Care July 2, 2024

The Supreme Court Just Limited Federal Power. Health Care Is Feeling the Shockwaves.

This article by Stephanie Armour first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Stephanie Armour July 1, 2024 A landmark Supreme Court decision that reins in federal agencies’ authority…

Climate and Weather July 2, 2024

Cobb County weather forecast for Tuesday, July 2, 2024

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, with a high near 89 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

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Business July 2, 2024

Cobb Chamber announces Leadership Cobb’s 2025 class

The Cobb Chamber released the list for the 2025 class of its influential 10-month Leadership Cobb program. Leadership Cobb began in 1983; since then, much of the county’s political and…

Climate and Weather July 2, 2024

Scattered storms across north and central Georgia possible Tuesday

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia for Tuesday, July 2. Scattered thunderstorms are possible across the…

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Pets and Pet Adoption July 1, 2024

Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day: “Just look at this dignified face!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is a large-sized male tabby point domestic short hair. The following information on this potential…

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Pets and Pet Adoption July 1, 2024

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “Haven’t you always dreamed of a cute dachshund in your house?”

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is a small-sized male chocolate & tan dachshund. The following information on this potential family…

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Sports July 1, 2024

What Atlanta, and Cobb County, Can Do To Be The Best World Cup Hosts

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College On Thursday, I got a preview of what the 2026 World Cup will look like, when the USA, Canada, and…

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Cobb County July 1, 2024

Driver of allegedly stolen car sustains life-threatening injuries after crashing on I-20 in Cobb

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