2024

International February 23, 2024

Trump is no Navalny, and prosecution in a democracy is a lot different than persecution in Putin’s Russia

by James D. Long, University of Washington, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The death of Russian dissident Alexei Navalny, announced on Feb. 16, 2024, lays…

Climate and Weather February 23, 2024

Line of showers and thunderstorms moving southward through metro Atlanta

The National weather service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia for Friday, February 23, 2024. A line of showers and…

Climate and Weather February 23, 2024

Cobb County weather forecast for Friday, February 23, 2024

The National Weather Service forecasts partly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Friday, February 23, 2024, with a high near 63 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

Marietta February 22, 2024

Marietta Fire Department holds an award ceremony for firefighters and support staff

Photo from awards ceremony courtesy of City of Marietta communications The Marietta Fire Department honored its first responders and support staff in an awards ceremony last Friday, February 17, 2024….

A black cat going out from a cage, looking sad

Pets and Pet Adoption February 22, 2024

Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day: “My name is Shasta, and I’m studying you carefully!”

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

Opinion February 22, 2024

It’s Hard To Raise A Family Today In Georgia. How About In Cobb County?

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College We all know it’s hard to raise a family, but in some states like Georgia, it’s even harder. The state…

A black/brown German shepherd with a blue leash

Pets and Pet Adoption February 22, 2024

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “I’ve been living on the street, and I need a nice loving home!”

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

Health Care February 22, 2024

‘Fourth Wave’ of Opioid Epidemic Crashes Ashore, Propelled by Fentanyl and Meth

This article by Colleen DeGuzman first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Colleen DeGuzman February 21, 2024 The United States is knee-deep in what some experts call the…

Opinion February 22, 2024

Political Cartoon by Clay Jones: the Alabama jokes just keep on coming

Powder Springs February 22, 2024

Powder Springs Book Worm Book Fest starts April 8

The popular Book Worm Book Fest 2024 in downtown Powder Springs will feature more than 25 authors. It will take place from Monday, April 8, through the Festival on Saturday,…

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