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A drawing of Narcan inhaler used on the patient's nostril

Health & Wellness December 1, 2025

How does Narcan work? Mapping how it reverses opioid overdose can provide a molecular blueprint for more effective drugs

by Saif Khan, University of Southern California, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Naloxone, also known by the brand name Narcan, is one of the most…

The "Star of Life" symbol represents medicine and health care. Three rectangles are arranged in a radial pattern to form a sort of abstract star shape, with a snake coiled around a staff superimposed on the center.

Food Safety December 1, 2025

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from November 21 to November 27

The following are scores for the past week for restaurants, school cafeterias, hotels, and other food service facilities in Cobb County from the Georgia Department of Public Health. For more…

Cobb weather May 9: Photo of cloudy skies above a residential street

Weather December 1, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Monday, December 1, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Monday, December 1, 2025, with a high near 50 degrees. Tonight it is expected to shower, with…

A black/white American pit bull terrier looking happy with tongue's out

Pets and Pet Adoption December 1, 2025

“My name is Volks, and I’m so excited about the prospect of going home with you!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a male black/white American pit bull terrier. The following information on this potential…

A tabby cat sitting inside a cage, looking outside

Pets and Pet Adoption December 1, 2025

“My name is Maxine. Are you here to adopt me?”

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

Weather November 30, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Sunday, November 30, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts showers here in Cobb County on Sunday, November 30, 2025, with a high near 48 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather…

Weather November 29, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, November 29, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Saturday, November 29, 2025, with a high near 50 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly…

A tri-color terrier sitting on a lawn, looking happy with tongue out

Pets and Pet Adoption November 28, 2025

“My name is Zoro, and I’m so excited about the prospect of going home with you!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a male tri-color terrier. The following information on this potential family member is…

Pets and Pet Adoption November 28, 2025

“My name is Sprout. Are you here to adopt me?”

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

Health & Wellness November 28, 2025

More People Are Caring for Dying Loved Ones at Home. A New Orleans Nonprofit Is Showing Them How.

This article by Halle Parker, Verite News, first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Halle Parker, Verite News, Updated November 25, 2025, Originally Published November 25, 2025 Liz…

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes May 9, 2026

Cobb County’s alphabet soup: take the quiz on important acronyms in our county

By Larry Felton Johnson Of the evergreen quizzes that we post periodically about Cobb County this one has drawn the most traffic. I’m not sure exactly why, but I don’t…

Opinion May 9, 2026

We Do A Lot For Mom But We Should Do More For Mothers

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Americans spend quite a lot on Mom for Mother’s Day. But as a country, we could be doing a lot…

News, Transportation May 9, 2026

This week’s schedule of lane closures for the ongoing $1.2 billion I-285 and I-20 West Interchange project in Cobb and Fulton

NOTE: The full closure of north and southbound lanes of I-285 between Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and Cascade Road previously announced for this weekend has been postponed due to…

News, Transportation May 9, 2026

Full lane closures on I-285 postponed due to weather reports

The Georgia Department of Transportation announced that the scheduled full closure of north and southbound lanes of I-285 between Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and Cascade Road has been postponed…

Weather May 9, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, May 9, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Saturday, May 9, 2026, with a high near 77 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…