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Health Care January 5, 2023

COVID in Cobb County from the report issued Wednesday, January 4, 2023

The Georgia Department of Public Health reports on the COVID numbers for the state weekly. These numbers are from the report issued on Wednesday, January 4, 2022. The numbers in…

Austell January 5, 2023

‘Create Austell’ to hold launch party at Austell CoWork on January 14th

A new organization, ‘Create Austell’ will hold a launch party on January 14, from 4:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. The location of the event is Austell CoWork, 2760 Broad Street…

Weather January 4, 2023

Flood watch issued for Cobb County and much of north and central Georgia

The National Weather Service issued a flood watch for Cobb County and much of the region due to continuing heavy rains across north and central Georgia on Wednesday, January 4…

Weather January 3, 2023

Cobb County and other parts of the region under Tornado Watch until 9 p.m. tonight

The National Weather Service put Cobb County and other counties in the region under a tornado watch until 9 p.m. Tuesday evening January 3, 2023. The watch states the following:…

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Cobb County January 3, 2023

Update on Cobb County facilities that were closed due to burst pipes during the freeze

Cobb County issued an update on the three facilities whose pipes burst during the severe freeze over the Christmas holiday period. The county reported the following in its weekly newsletter:…

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From Georgia Health News January 3, 2023

Sports betting and other legalized gambling could beat long odds after Georgia Legislature shakeup

by Ray Glier, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] January 3, 2023 State Rep. Ron Stephens, a Savannah Republican, wanted to make a…

Weather January 3, 2023

Hazardous weather outlook issued for Cobb County January 3: morning fog plus afternoon storms that could become severe

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and several other counties in the region on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, due to expected dense morning fog,…

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Cobb County Police Department January 2, 2023

GBI issues statement on its investigation of shooting by Cobb police in Mableton

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation issued its initial statement on the shooting of a man by Cobb County police in Mableton. [The Cobb County Courier has a policy of withholding…

Cobb County Police Department January 2, 2023

Man shot by Cobb County police in Mableton; his injuries non-life-threatening

According to a public information release from Officer Aaron Wilson of the Cobb County Police Department, an officer shot a man who reportedly brandished a firearm in their direction. The…

Cobb County Public Library January 2, 2023

Vinings Library remains closed as repair work continues

Thomas Brooks, Communications Specialist for the Cobb County Public Library system distributed the following public information release. “The Vinings Library will remain closed as repair work continues at the facility,…

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