2024

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Disability November 23, 2024

Georgians With Disabilities Are Still Being Institutionalized, Despite Federal Oversight

This article by Sam Whitehead first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Sam Whitehead November 22, 2024 ATLANTA — Lloyd Mills was tired of being stuck in a…

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Marietta November 23, 2024

Shooting on Franklin Gateway in Marietta leaves one dead

Officer Chuck McPhilamy of the Marietta Police Department issued the following public information release about the shooting on Franklin Gateway: On Friday morning, November 22, 2024, just after midnight, Marietta…

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Housing November 23, 2024

Family Promise marks 10 years, plans 2025 growth

By Mark Woolsey Non-profit Family Promise of Cobb County is wrapping up its 10th year of service and plans to significantly expand its offerings in 2025. The non-profit was founded…

Climate and Weather November 23, 2024

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Saturday, November 23, 2024

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Saturday, November 23, 2024, with a high near 56 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly clear,…

Pets and Pet Adoption November 22, 2024

“My name is Tug, and I’m REALLY HAPPY TO MEET YOU!”

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

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Pets and Pet Adoption November 22, 2024

“I’m Truesdale. I understand you need a cat. I’m a cat and I’m taking applications for a new family”

The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is a male grey domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family member…

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Biology November 22, 2024

Kennesaw State researcher earns NSF grant to study urban amphibians, create undergraduate research opportunities

Todd Pierson — photo by Matt Yung This article by Dave Shelles was first published on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission. A Kennesaw State University researcher recently…

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Cobb County November 22, 2024

Man gets life without parole for deadly Acworth home invasion

Cobb County Superior Court Judge Angela Z. Brown sentenced Rodney Jacob Sanders, 26, to life without the possibility of parole in connection with the death of an Acworth man during…

Retired Sgt. Ronnie Kite poses with retired drug dog K-9 Krush, a black lab

Cobb County November 22, 2024

Police K-9 Krush retires for a life of fun and leisure

All photos by Larry Felton Johnson By Larry Felton Johnson We all deserve a chance to retire after a life of nose to the grindstone, even if that nose is…

Cobb County November 22, 2024

UPDATE: missing teen Tatiana Morse was found, and is safe

UPDATE: The Cobb County Sheriff’s Office wrote: “We are pleased to share that Tatiana Morse has been found and is safe.” The Cobb County Sheriff’s Office requested public help in…

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2024

Georgians With Disabilities Are Still Being Institutionalized, Despite Federal Oversight

Shooting on Franklin Gateway in Marietta leaves one dead

Family Promise marks 10 years, plans 2025 growth

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Saturday, November 23, 2024

“My name is Tug, and I’m REALLY HAPPY TO MEET YOU!”

“I’m Truesdale. I understand you need a cat. I’m a cat and I’m taking applications for a new family”

Kennesaw State researcher earns NSF grant to study urban amphibians, create undergraduate research opportunities

Man gets life without parole for deadly Acworth home invasion

Police K-9 Krush retires for a life of fun and leisure

UPDATE: missing teen Tatiana Morse was found, and is safe