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South Cobb Drive from a narrow shoulder facing oncoming traffic

Transportation May 19, 2023

Lane closures on South Cobb Drive overnight Friday, May 19

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) announced lane closures on South Cobb Drive overnight Friday for an ongoing resurfacing project. The GDOT press release described the scope and schedule of…

Laura Judge, wearing glasses, a light jacket and yellow blouse stands in front of a lightly wooded area

Education May 18, 2023

Q&A with Laura Judge, Democratic candidate for Cobb school board post 5

By Rebecca Gaunt Laura Judge officially launched her campaign Wednesday for the Cobb County Board of Education. She is a Navy veteran, community volunteer, and business owner, and has two…

Transportation May 15, 2023

A conversation about e-bikes with a transportation researcher

E-bikes have become a popular mode of transportation in recent years, and a topic of conversation among transportation planners, sustainability advocates, and cycling advocates. The Courier spoke via teleconference with…

education icon with silhouette of teach in front of class, holding a baton to a board.

Education May 15, 2023

Georgia State awards diplomas to first graduating class at Walker State Prison

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] May 13, 2023 It’s the time of the year when young men and women…

Gasoline pump resting in its cradle used in articles about Georgia gasoline prices

Transportation May 15, 2023

High demand plus low oil prices result in slight rise in Georgia gasoline price

Higher demand for gasoline combined with lower crude oil prices nearly canceled each other out, leading to a two-cent increase in Georgia’s gasoline prices, according to the latest weekly report…

Laura Judge outdoors wearing a yellow shirt and dark jacket

Education May 13, 2023

Democrat Laura Judge announces candidacy for Cobb County school board

By Rebecca Gaunt Parent and activist Laura Judge will officially announce her candidacy for Cobb County Board of Education Post 5 next week. The campaign kickoff will take place at…

Transportation May 12, 2023

Overnight lane closures on South Cobb Drive starting Friday, May 12, at 9 p.m.

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) announced lane closures on South Cobb Drive starting this evening: Friday, May 12. The GDOT press release described the scope and schedule of the…

Transportation May 12, 2023

Lane closures on I-75 near Smyrna and Vinings beginning this evening: Friday May 12

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) announced lane closures on I-75 near Cumberland Blvd. starting this evening: Friday May 12.. The GDOT press release described the scope and schedule of…

Transportation May 8, 2023

Georgia gasoline price average continues to decline

The average price of a gallon of unleaded gasoline in Georgia continued to decline over the past week, according to the weekly report from AAA – The Auto Club Group….

Transportation May 5, 2023

Road work and lane closure information for Cobb County posted by the Cobb DOT for the week of Saturday, May 6, to Friday, May 12, 2023

The following list of alerts and road/lane closures is reprinted from the Cobb County Department of Transportation Weekly Travel Advisory for the week of Saturday, May 6, to Friday, May…

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Environment, Weather & Environment February 11, 2026

Sierra Club Georgia Statement on Trump Administration’s Elimination of the EPA’s Endangerment Finding

Sierra Club Georgia submitted the following statement: In a brazen assault on the health and welfare of the American public, the Trump administration finalized its rule revoking the Environmental Protection…

Immigration February 11, 2026

“The world just seems like it’s against them. So it’s really hard when the school does this on top of everything else they’re dealing with”

Students participated at a walkout at Lakeside High School on January 21, 2025. Photo credit: Sophia Qureshi [This story was first published by 285 South, republished with permission] By Sofia…

Health & Wellness February 11, 2026

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