Holidays

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Holidays December 31, 2024

Reminder about Cobb County’s fireworks ordinances

Cobb County government distributed the following reminder about Cobb County’s fireworks ordinances: Around the New Year’s holiday, we receive a lot of questions on fireworks usage in Cobb. 911 takes…

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Merry Christmas and Chag Chanukah Sameach from the Cobb County Courier

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Making a Snickers bar is a complex science − a candy engineer explains how to build the airy nougat and chewy caramel of this Halloween favorite

A color drawing of a wide assortment of fruits and vegetables

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Thanksgiving sides are delicious and can be nutritious − here’s the biochemistry of how to maximize the benefits

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No Cooking, No Problem on Thanksgiving

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Christmas isn’t always holly jolly – even some of its best-loved songs are bittersweet

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How an American magazine helped launch one of Britain’s favorite Christmas carols

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Holiday foods can be toxic to pets – a veterinarian explains which, and what to do if Rover or Kitty eats them

President John F. Kennedy, and his brother, Robert Kennedy (Public domain image via Flickr)

Thanksgiving

JFK’s Thanksgiving wish: Be ‘humbly grateful’ for what brings us together

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Thanksgiving November 22, 2022

Thanksgiving hymns are a few centuries old, tops – but biblical psalms of gratitude and praise go back thousands of years

by David W. Stowe, Michigan State University [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Thanksgiving doesn’t ring in the ear for months on end, unlike another holiday…

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Kennesaw July 9, 2025

Kennesaw studying cannabis laws; downtown beverage businesses move forward

By Rebecca Gaunt In a 3-2 vote Monday, the Kennesaw City Council approved a motion to explore reducing penalties for misdemeanor possession of cannabis in the city ordinance. In Georgia,…

Weather July 9, 2025

Scattered storms capable of strong winds expected in GA this afternoon

The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for north and central Georgia, warning of scattered to numerous thunderstorms capable of producing strong wind gusts, frequent lightning, and…

Education July 9, 2025

Kennesaw State computer game design and development students turn stargazing into interactive learning

[This article by Raynard Churchwell first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission.] Exploring the stars takes a creative turn with Draw the Night Sky, an interactive video…

Marietta July 9, 2025

Marietta Police Depart holds pinning ceremony for Gretchen Ingram’s promotion to Major

Photo courtesy of the Marietta Police Department According to a departmental public information release, the Marietta Police Department held a pinning ceremony Tuesday morning to honor Gretchen Ingram’s promotion to…

Pets and Pet Adoption July 9, 2025

“My name is Cinnamon. 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/calico domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…

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Holidays

Reminder about Cobb County’s fireworks ordinances

Merry Christmas and Chag Chanukah Sameach from the Cobb County Courier

Making a Snickers bar is a complex science − a candy engineer explains how to build the airy nougat and chewy caramel of this Halloween favorite

Thanksgiving sides are delicious and can be nutritious − here’s the biochemistry of how to maximize the benefits

No Cooking, No Problem on Thanksgiving

Christmas isn’t always holly jolly – even some of its best-loved songs are bittersweet

How an American magazine helped launch one of Britain’s favorite Christmas carols

Holiday foods can be toxic to pets – a veterinarian explains which, and what to do if Rover or Kitty eats them

JFK’s Thanksgiving wish: Be ‘humbly grateful’ for what brings us together

Thanksgiving hymns are a few centuries old, tops – but biblical psalms of gratitude and praise go back thousands of years