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Weather March 6, 2025

Freeze warning, frost advisory issued for Cobb and other metro Atlanta counties

A freeze warning, along with a frost advisory, was issued for Cobb County and other parts of the region for Thursday, March 6. The freeze warning is in effect until…

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Politics March 6, 2025

Rep. McBath explores run for Georgia governor

By Mark Woolsey Georgia Democratic Rep. Lucy McBath, whose congressional district includes portions of Cobb County, has filed paperwork to explore a potential race for Georgia governor. According to the…

Business March 5, 2025

Marietta businessman and former council member, launches charter boat service

By Mark Woolsey A Marietta businessman and former city council member is taking his love of the water-to the water. Reginald Copeland is putting together a luxury charter boat service…

Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community March 5, 2025

Gianni & Mac’s – Spearheading New Growth on Church Street

[This is the latest installment of “Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community” by Brian Benefield] Walking into Gianni and Mac’s warm, rustic, relaxing environment, I felt an overwhelming sensation of comfort, as…

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Weather March 5, 2025

Wind advisory in effect for much of Georgia Wednesday

The National Weather Service issued a wind advisory for Cobb County and other counties in the region on Wednesday March 5. The advisory is in effect until 7 p.m. this…

East Cobb March 4, 2025

The Playroom East Cobb offers sensory-friendly play space

By Mark Woolsey From the time you walk into The Playroom in East Cobb, the differences between their space and a typical kids’ indoor playground are readily apparent. “I would…

Weather March 4, 2025

Gusty winds contribute to high fire danger today, but rain is on the way to Georgia

The National Weather Service issued a high fire danger alert for Cobb County and other counties in the region for Tuesday, March 4, due to expected low humidity and dry,…

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Mableton March 4, 2025

Mableton Planning Commission prepares for hearing zoning cases

The Mableton Planning Commission, in preparation for taking charge of land use and zoning recommendations within its city limits, met on Thursday, February 27, for an education and orientation session…

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News Brief March 4, 2025

Cobb fire & emergency spokesperson says deadly Cobb fire was accidental

By Mark Woolsey Although a precise cause hasn’t been established, a Cobb County house fire which took a woman’s life early Friday is being deemed accidental. Cobb County Fire and…

Elections March 3, 2025

Early voting in the Cobb BOC District 2 Democratic primary runoff is underway

By Mark Woolsey Early voting is underway in the Cobb County Commission District 2 special Democratic primary runoff race. Former State Rep. Erick Allen and ex-Cobb School Board member Dr….

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Pets and Pet Adoption April 2, 2025

“My name is Gisele, and I need a nice family to adopt me!”

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

Pets and Pet Adoption April 2, 2025

“My name is Callie, and I’d sure like a permanent home!”

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

Health Care April 2, 2025

Trump Says He’ll Stop Health Care Fraudsters. Last Time, He Let Them Walk.

This article by Brett Kelman first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Brett Kelman April 1, 2025 Five years ago, the CEO of one of the largest pain…

Georgia April 2, 2025

Georgia lawmakers OK bill to create school safety protocols as response to Apalachee High shooting

by Jill Nolin, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] March 31, 2025 A bill that sets up new security protocols that are intended…

Food Security April 2, 2025

GOP lawmakers eye SNAP cuts, which would scale back benefits that help low-income people buy food at a time of high food prices

by Tracy Roof, University of Richmond, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Congress may soon consider whether to cut spending on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program,…

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