The Deadly Dangers of Drinking Alcohol in the Heat
By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Like many of you, I enjoyed drinking at outdoor events in college. The two seemed to go hand in hand…until…
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The Deadly Dangers of Drinking Alcohol in the Heat
Dangerous Heat Index Up to 109 Expected Across North Georgia for Independence Day
A Mom Said Infant Formula Killed Her Baby. The Manufacturer Closed the File.
America’s 250th birthday is on sale. Where’s all that merch money going?
FBI redirects hundreds of analysts to examine Fulton County’s 2020 election records
Heat waves can leave homes dangerously hot – even for young, healthy adults
Political parties can now spend unlimited money supporting candidates, after Supreme Court overturns decades of precedent
Civility requires the willingness to engage – a dispute with a neighbor revealed how much motivation matters
The Deadly Dangers of Drinking Alcohol in the Heat
By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Like many of you, I enjoyed drinking at outdoor events in college. The two seemed to go hand in hand…until…
Dangerous Heat Index Up to 109 Expected Across North Georgia for Independence Day
A Heat Advisory remains in effect for north and central Georgia through Saturday as dangerous heat index values up to 109 degrees are expected. Hot and humid conditions will continue…
A Mom Said Infant Formula Killed Her Baby. The Manufacturer Closed the File.
This article by David Hilzenrath and Holly K. Hacker first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Jul 2, 2026 In September 2016, a distraught mother sent infant formula…
America’s 250th birthday is on sale. Where’s all that merch money going?
by Ashley Murray, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] July 3, 2026 WASHINGTON — What’s more American than apple pie? Capitalism. And an…
FBI redirects hundreds of analysts to examine Fulton County’s 2020 election records
by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] July 2, 2026 The Federal Bureau of Investigation is reassigning hundreds of analysts to…
Heat waves can leave homes dangerously hot – even for young, healthy adults
by Zoltan Nagy, Eindhoven University of Technology, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Most people know that heat waves can be dangerous, but what they may…
Political parties can now spend unlimited money supporting candidates, after Supreme Court overturns decades of precedent
by John J. Martin, Quinnipiac University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] A decades-old law limiting how much money political parties can spend in coordination with…
Civility requires the willingness to engage – a dispute with a neighbor revealed how much motivation matters
by Deborah Mower, University of Mississippi, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] I stood there in shock, staring blankly at the letter. A lawyer was notifying…
KIDS CARE and Cobb County Police Department launch “Backing the Need” Backpack & School Supply Drive
KIDS CARE distributed the following appeal: KIDS CARE and the Cobb County Police Department are collecting NEW backpacks and school supplies for local students in need during the 6th Annual…
“My name is Dennis. 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 black domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…
“My name is Timmy, and I’m in need of a loving home!”
The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a male tan/white hound. The following information on this potential family member is…
“I’m a kitty in need of a permanent loving home!”
The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a female grey/white domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…
“I’m a doggy in need of a permanent loving home!”
The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a female white/tan terrier. The following information on this potential family member is…
Belmont Farm fueled Smyrna Georgia’s growth, 1911 newspaper shows
[This is an evergreen article that we periodically edit, expand and republish, about the history of Cobb County and its cities. This one is about the thriving poultry industry that…
Cobb police investigate fatal motorcycle crash on Veterans Memorial Highway
[ The Cobb County Courier has a policy of withholding the names of survivors involved in traffic incidents that are still under investigation] A 23-year-old Powder Springs motorcyclist was killed…
America250 Events Fill July Calendar at Switzer Library in Marietta
Cobb County Public Library distributed the following announcement about special events in the Switzer Library‘s Georgia Room: The Georgia Room is celebrating America250 with special programs on the historical journey…
A Blazing Hot Independence Day in Metro Atlanta as Heat Avisory Extends Through Saturday
Heat Advisory Remains in Effect Across North and Central Georgia as Severe Thunderstorms Threaten Friday A Heat Advisory remains in effect through Saturday evening across north and central Georgia, with…
How much do you know about the cities in Cobb County? take Part 1 of our quiz and find out
By Larry Felton Johnson Cities within Cobb County perform a number of the functions of government that fall to county government in the unincorporated areas. But how much do you…
Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Friday, July 3, 2026
The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Friday, July 3, 2026, with a high near 96 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…
New Disease Threats Follow Trump Administration’s Health Program Cuts
This article by Stephanie Armour first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Jul 2, 2026 As beachgoers flock to water during the busy July Fourth weekend, danger could…