2024

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Climate and Weather June 23, 2024

“Very high heat index” at or above 100 for north and central Georgia Sunday

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Sunday, June 23, for Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia. A very high heat index is…

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Cobb County June 22, 2024

Chairwoman Cupid releases statement on negotiation of Service Delivery Strategy agreement with Cobb’s cities

Cobb County Board of Commissioners Chairwoman Lisa Cupid released a statement regarding the negotiations with the cities within the county over the decennial Service Delivery Strategy. Editor’s note: with the…

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Business June 22, 2024

41 new businesses licensed by Cobb County for the week ending Friday, June 21

Here are the 41 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, June 21, 2024. These are only licenses for businesses in unincorporated Cobb County. Cities…

Smyrna June 22, 2024

Keep Smyrna Beautiful news and upcoming events

Garden Tour photo above by Phillip Hannaford, provided by Keep Smyrna Beautiful Keep Smyrna Beautiful provided the following rundown of news and upcoming events: ENVIRONMENTAL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS Emma Daxe and…

Climate and Weather June 22, 2024

Cobb County weather forecast for Saturday, June 22, 2024

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Saturday, June 22, 2024, with a high near 95 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly…

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Climate and Weather June 22, 2024

Scattered storms & high heat index expected in north and central Georgia Saturday

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia for Saturday, June 22. Scattered storms are expected this afternoon in…

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Pets and Pet Adoption June 21, 2024

Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day: “I’m watching you very carefully to see if you’d be a good candidate to adopt me!”

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

Pets and Pet Adoption June 21, 2024

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “My name is Flippa, I’ve been living on the street”

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is a small-sized female white/tan chihuahua. The following information on this potential family member is…

Sign in front of Cobb & Douglas Public Health on County Services Parkway in article about Cobb & Douglas Public Health hiring

Health Care June 21, 2024

Cobb & Douglas Public Health to offer free HIV tests for National HIV Testing Day

Cobb & Douglas Public Health distributed the following announcement about the availability of free HIV testing: Thursday, June 27 is recognized as National HIV Testing Day, a day to highlight…

Kennesaw June 21, 2024

Kennesaw City Hall to receive structural repairs; Salute to America plans

By Rebecca Gaunt Kennesaw City Hall will soon receive needed structural repairs to the police department entrance. Kennesaw City Council approved a contract with Osprey Management, LLC for $83,681 Monday…

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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…