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KSU professor Kevin Gittner in classroom with student researchers

Education February 19, 2025

Kennesaw State assistant professor finds passion in mentoring student researchers

Photo: KSU professor Kevin Gittner in the classroom with student researchers [This article by Dave Shelles was first published on the Kennesaw State University website, republished in the Cobb Courier…

Education February 19, 2025

The origin of Kennesaw State University

This is a republication of an article we originally published in May of 2017, when our readership was less than a tenth of what it is now. As of the…

Chattahoochee Tech student receives the college's GOAL award

Education February 19, 2025

Chattahoochee Tech announces 2025 GOAL student winner and finalists

PHOTO ABOVE (courtesy of the Cobb Chamber): Chattahoochee Tech student Darion Knight receives the college’s GOAL award The Cobb Chamber submitted the following announcement for the finalists and winner of…

Weather February 19, 2025

Much colder weather expected in metro Atlanta by Thursday; snow in far north GA

Much colder weather is expected in the metro Atlanta area by Thursday, Feb. 20, and a snowy mix is possible in the far north of the state. The National Weather…

Weather February 18, 2025

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Tuesday, February 18, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts partly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, with a high near 55 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

Weather February 18, 2025

Overnight snow possible in north Georgia, but accumulation would likely be light

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for northern counties in Georgia. Snow is possible in far north Georgia, but accumulation, if snow occurs, is likely to be…

A schoolhouse with books superimposed on the front

Education February 17, 2025

Ragsdale’s contract extended in 6-0 vote; Cobb schools’ statement on immigration

By Rebecca Gaunt The Cobb County Board of Education extended Superintendent Chris Ragsdale’s contract through 2028 at February’s school board meeting. While the annual extension of his three-year contract has…

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

Transportation February 17, 2025

Gasoline prices take average 6-cents per gallon jump in Georgia

Gasoline prices in Georgia took a relatively sharp climb over the past seven days. According to AAA’s weekly report, gasoline prices in Georgia increased by six cents, reaching an average…

Weather February 17, 2025

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Monday, February 17, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Monday, February 17, 2025, with a high near 47 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly clear,…

Weather February 16, 2025

Strong line of storms moving across metro Atlanta

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia. A line of strong thunderstorms is moving through the region…

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Health & Wellness March 9, 2026

Newsom Picks a Dogfight With Trump and RFK Jr. on Public Health

This article by Angela Hart first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Angela Hart, March 9, 2026 SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California Gov. Gavin Newsom has positioned himself as…

Government & Politics, State Government March 9, 2026

Georgia lawmakers move to wind down perks for data centers but otherwise leave oversight unchanged

by Alander Rocha, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] March 7, 2026 In a year when Georgians were clamoring for state officials to…

Government & Politics, State Government March 9, 2026

Election bills face headwinds in the Georgia Senate on Crossover Day

by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] March 8, 2026 Lawmakers had high hopes for this session’s election policy, introducing bills…

International March 9, 2026

Iran’s targeting of airport, ports and hotels in reaction to US strikes has forced Gulf nations onto front lines of a war they want no part in

by Kristian Coates Ulrichsen, Rice University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Washington’s allies in the Persian Gulf have found themselves in a position they have…

International March 9, 2026

Venezuela’s fragile environment faces rising risks as US pushes for oil and critical minerals and illegal gold mining spreads

by Antonio Machado Allison, Wesleyan University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Venezuela’s Orinoco River Basin is a wild land of lush forests, grasslands and a…