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Jennifer Susko seated at a table wearing a "Teach Black History" t-shirt

Education November 2, 2023

Former Cobb school district employee calls subpoena ‘retaliation’ for criticism of district

Jennifer Susko (photo by Rebecca Gaunt) by Rebecca Gaunt Jennifer Susko routinely takes the Cobb County School District and Superintendent Chris Ragsdale to task online and during public comment at…

Transportation October 31, 2023

What are roundabouts? A transportation engineer explains the safety benefits of these circular intersections

by Deogratias Eustace, University of Dayton, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] If you live on the East Coast, you may have driven through roundabouts in…

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

Transportation October 30, 2023

Georgia gasoline price average finally drops below $3.00 again

Gas prices in Georgia finally dropped below $3.00 over the past week, with the current average price at $2.96 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. This marks a 5-cent drop…

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

Education October 23, 2023

‘Bonkers’ email sent out by Cobb Schools receiving backlash

by Rebecca Gaunt A missive penned by the Atlanta-based law firm Freeman Mathis & Gary on behalf of the Cobb County School District and sent out to every family in…

Transportation October 23, 2023

Gasoline prices continue recent steady drop in Georgia and nationally

According to the weekly report from AAA, over the past week gasoline prices in Georgia and nationally have continued their recent steady decline. The average price for regular unleaded gasoline…

Education October 22, 2023

Georgia’s new dyslexia law explained at ACT and MIC education town hall

[The ACT and MIC education town hall was long and packed with information. The Courier is covering it in two parts so that the articles are clear and readable. This…

Road construction equipment on shoulder of road with orange safety barriers

Transportation October 20, 2023

Overnight lane closures on Roswell Road (SR120) in Cobb County Friday Oct. 20 and Sunday Oct. 22

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) announced lane closures on Roswell Road (SR 120) in Cobb County Friday and Sunday overnights. The GDOT press release described the scope and schedule…

Transportation October 20, 2023

Alternating lane closure on Dallas Highway in Cobb County to last through the weekend

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) announced lane closures on Dallas Highway beginning Friday evening, October 20, and lasting until Monday morning. The GDOT press release described the scope and…

Transportation October 20, 2023

Weekend lane closures on I-75 near Smyrna and Vinings starting Friday evening, Oct 20

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) announced lane closures on I-75 near Smyrna and Vinings for the ongoing bridge preservation project. The GDOT press release described the scope and schedule…

A busy portion of Austell Road where a pedestrian death occurred recently.

Transportation October 20, 2023

Overnight lane closures on Austell Road (SR 5) on Friday and Sunday

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) announced lane closures on Austell Road on Friday and Sunday overnights. It’s for an ongoing project that will ultimately resurface the road from Veterans…

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Weather February 12, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Thursday, February 12, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Thursday, February 12, 2026, with a high near 60 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…

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

New Medicaid Work Rules Likely To Hit Middle-Aged Adults Hard

This article by Samantha Liss and Sam Whitehead first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Samantha Liss and Sam Whitehead February 11, 2026 Lori Kelley’s deteriorating vision has…

Government & Politics, National Government February 11, 2026

Republicans on US House Homeland panel defend immigration tactics at tense hearing

by Ariana Figueroa, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] February 10, 2026 WASHINGTON — The head of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement declined…

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Former Cobb school district employee calls subpoena ‘retaliation’ for criticism of district

What are roundabouts? A transportation engineer explains the safety benefits of these circular intersections

Georgia gasoline price average finally drops below $3.00 again

‘Bonkers’ email sent out by Cobb Schools receiving backlash

Gasoline prices continue recent steady drop in Georgia and nationally

Georgia’s new dyslexia law explained at ACT and MIC education town hall

Overnight lane closures on Roswell Road (SR120) in Cobb County Friday Oct. 20 and Sunday Oct. 22

Alternating lane closure on Dallas Highway in Cobb County to last through the weekend

Weekend lane closures on I-75 near Smyrna and Vinings starting Friday evening, Oct 20

Overnight lane closures on Austell Road (SR 5) on Friday and Sunday