2024

Climate and Weather November 24, 2024

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Sunday, November 24, 2024

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Sunday, November 24, 2024, with a high near 63 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly clear,…

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Education November 23, 2024

What would it mean if President-elect Trump dismantled the US Department of Education?

by Kevin Welner, University of Colorado Boulder, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] In her role as former chief executive of World Wrestling Entertainment, Linda McMahon…

Education November 23, 2024

Fast fashion may seem cheap, but it’s taking a costly toll on the planet − and on millions of young customers

by Paula M. Carbone, University of Southern California, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Fast fashion is everywhere – in just about every mall, in the…

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Health Care cost November 23, 2024

Doctor’s bills often come with sticker shock for patients − but health insurance could be reinvented to provide costs upfront

by Michal Horný, UMass Amherst, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] You have scheduled an appointment with a health care provider, but no matter how hard…

Opinion November 23, 2024

Bookman: Trump deportations, tariffs will stifle Georgia’s farming and tax-subsidized EV industries

by Jay Bookman, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] November 21, 2024 On Jan. 20 a new administration takes power in Washington, and…

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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