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Environment, Weather & Environment January 1, 2026

Public Invited to Comment on Dam Project on Noses Creek near Macland Road in Cobb County

The Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) has announced a public comment period for a proposed dam improvement project at Noses Creek in Cobb County, where the developer is seeking a…

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Cobb County Seeks Environmental Variance for Stormwater Wall Repair Along Nickajack Creek in Mableton

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New industry standards and tech advances make pre-owned electronics a viable holiday gift option

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When the world’s largest battery power plant caught fire, toxic metals rained down – wetlands captured the fallout

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Dwindling numbers of wild turkeys across most of Georgia are ‘a real concern’

Bags of recycle plastic at Keep Cobb Beautiful event, with volunteer standing by

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Over 1,000 residents bring recycle items to Keep Cobb Beautiful’s Fall Recycling Event

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Cobb DOT to remove trees, add replacement trees and greenery on Columns Drive

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2 ways you can conserve the water used to make your food

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Georgia panel raises state park fees with additional price hikes in the works

Environment October 28, 2025

Georgia board set to raise fees at state parks

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] October 27, 2025 The next time you want to take in some of Georgia’s…

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Pets and Pet Adoption January 16, 2026

“My name is Zeus, 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 white/black American pit bull terrier. The following information on this potential…

Pets and Pet Adoption January 16, 2026

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

Health & Wellness January 16, 2026

As Insurance Prices Rise, Families Puzzle Over Options

This article by Lynn Arditi first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Lynn Arditi January 16, 2026 New York-based performer Cynthia Freeman, 61, has been trying to figure…

Health & Wellness January 16, 2026

Trump rolls out framework on health care costs that’s silent on ACA tax credits

by Jennifer Shutt, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] January 15, 2026 WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump outlined his health care proposals to…

Government & Politics, State Government January 16, 2026

The governor’s budget sets aside funding for long-awaited needs-based aid in Georgia

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] January 16, 2026 Nearly three-quarters of all state student aid money nationwide was based…

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Public Invited to Comment on Dam Project on Noses Creek near Macland Road in Cobb County

Cobb County Seeks Environmental Variance for Stormwater Wall Repair Along Nickajack Creek in Mableton

New industry standards and tech advances make pre-owned electronics a viable holiday gift option

When the world’s largest battery power plant caught fire, toxic metals rained down – wetlands captured the fallout

Dwindling numbers of wild turkeys across most of Georgia are ‘a real concern’

Over 1,000 residents bring recycle items to Keep Cobb Beautiful’s Fall Recycling Event

Cobb DOT to remove trees, add replacement trees and greenery on Columns Drive

2 ways you can conserve the water used to make your food

Georgia panel raises state park fees with additional price hikes in the works

Georgia board set to raise fees at state parks