2024

conspiracy theorist wearing a tinfoil hat surrounding by reams of papers

Psychology May 29, 2024

What QAnon supporters, butthole sunners and New Age spiritualists have in common

by Christopher T. Conner, University of Missouri-Columbia, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] After the murder of George Floyd in May 2020, former NBA player Royce…

Health Care May 29, 2024

A little-understood sleep disorder affects millions and has clear links to dementia – 4 questions answered

by Anelyssa D’Abreu, University of Virginia, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] A little-known and poorly understood sleep disorder that occurs during the rapid eye movement,…

Georgia Power sign at Plant McDonough-Atkinson in Cobb County accompanying article about restory power

Environment May 29, 2024

EPA just rejected Alabama’s plan for a state-run coal ash program. What does it mean for Georgia?

by Jill Nolin, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] May 28, 2024 This story was updated at 7:40 p.m. on May 28 with…

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.

Aging May 29, 2024

New Help for Dealing With Aggression in People With Dementia

This article by Judith Graham first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Judith Graham May 28, 2024 Caring for older adults with dementia is stressful, especially when they…

Transportation May 29, 2024

Cobb BOC approves new process for traffic calming measures

By Caleb Groves Cobb approved a new approach and an expanded toolkit to calm traffic at Tuesday’s Board of Commissioners meeting on May 28, 2024. The new traffic calming policy…

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

Sports May 29, 2024

Atlanta Is Better Off With In-House Talent, Or A Homecoming, To Replace Acuña

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College When Ronald Acuña went down in a heap trying to get back to second base, perhaps the entire Southern region…

Climate and Weather May 29, 2024

Cobb County weather forecast for Wednesday, May 29, 2024

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, with a high near 84 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly clear,…

A map of the area of Lake Allatoona where the Northwest Water Reclamation Facility

Environment May 29, 2024

Cobb County reports wastewater spill into Lake Allatoona

Cobb County reported that a spill into Lake Allatoona occurred last week on Tuesday, May 21, and Wednesday, May 22. According to the county’s alert, “Cobb County Water System’s Northwest…

Opinion May 28, 2024

Political Cartoon by Clay Jones: Scarlett Johansson and AI

Cobb County Police Department Crime Scene Unit vehicle

Mableton May 28, 2024

Home invasion robbery in Mableton Monday evening

Sgt. Eric Smith of the Cobb County Police Department distributed the following public information release about a home invasion robbery in Mableton: The Cobb County Police Department Major Crimes Unit…

« 1 … 176 177 178 179 180 … 311 »

Cemeteries May 11, 2025

Cobb Courier

Your Source for Local News