2024

Cobb County government building sign, a vertical rectangular sign with the words "Board of Commissioners," "County Clerk," "County Manager," "County Office," "Employment," and a wheelchair entrance icon

Land Use and Zoning April 4, 2024

Cobb Planning Commission delays recommendation on rezoning request for property on Austell Road

At its meeting Tuesday, the Cobb County Planning Commission delayed making a recommendation on a rezoning request for a property on Austell Road in the City of Mableton. It held…

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

Cobb County April 4, 2024

Woman seriously injured after crashing into church building on Austell Road

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

Pets and Pet Adoption April 4, 2024

Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day: “My name is Beau. I’m a big, sweet kitty who needs a home!”

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

A yellow/white golden retriever with a blue leash and tongue's out

Pets and Pet Adoption April 4, 2024

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “My name is Baby Boi, and I’m a sweet puppy too!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is a large-sized male yellow/white labrador retriever. The following information on this potential family member…

Cobb weather August 13: Photo of cloudy skies above a residential street

Climate and Weather April 4, 2024

Cobb County weather forecast for Thursday, April 4, 2024

The National Weather Service forecasts increasing clouds here in Cobb County on Thursday, April 4, 2024, with a high near 59 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…

The big bad wolf blowing down one of the three little pigs straw houses

Cobb County April 4, 2024

Wind advisory in effect for Cobb: gusts up to 35 mph

The National Weather Service issued a wind advisory for Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia today, April 4. The advisory is in effect until 8 p.m….

Sports April 3, 2024

March Madness brings unique gambling risks for college students

by M. Dolores Cimini, University at Albany, State University of New York, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Whenever March Madness takes place, it’s a sure…

a sad looking globe surrounded by trash and pollutants

Science and Technology April 3, 2024

Who are today’s climate activists? Dispelling 3 big myths for Earth Month

by Dana R. Fisher, American University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] As Earth Month 2024 gets underway, climate activists around the world are planning rallies…

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

Environment April 3, 2024

State PSC poised to hear Georgia Power’s plan to increase fossil fuel use to power data centers

by Stanley Dunlap, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] April 2, 2024 Environmental and consumer groups are urging state regulators not to approve…

Health Care April 3, 2024

Track Opioid Settlement Payouts — To the Cent — In Your Community

This article by Aneri Pattani, Lydia Zuraw, and Holly K. Hacker first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Aneri Pattani and Lydia Zuraw, KFF Health News and Holly…

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