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Cobb County December 25, 2024

West Cobb Regional Library heralds might and magic for a New Year

By Kelly Johnson Amid midwinter’s arrival, the grounds of West Cobb Regional Library are scheduled for leisure and adventure of various types. From a number of Storytime events (for babies,…

Cobb County December 25, 2024

South Cobb Regional Library shines for the New Year

By Kelly Johnson In the first month of 2025, South Cobb Regional Library (SCRL) remains consistent with a staple of events for children and adults. Of these, a few notable…

Hands of difference colors join at the center of a globe

Holidays December 25, 2024

Merry Christmas and Chag Chanukah Sameach from the Cobb County Courier

Merry Christmas and Chag Chanukah Sameach from the Cobb County Courier. I’d say Eid Mubarak, too, but Ramadan doesn’t begin until late February this cycle. As editor and publisher of…

Mable Family Cemetery (photo by Larry Felton Johnson)

Mableton December 25, 2024

The historic cemetery of the family who gave Mableton its name

[This is another article originally published in the first few years of the Cobb County Courier when our visitor count was only around 10,000 per 30-day period. We’ve decided to…

Pets and Pet Adoption December 25, 2024

“My name is Alice. Adopt me and your home will be a Wonderland!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a female tortoiseshell domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…

Pets and Pet Adoption December 25, 2024

“My name is Mindy, and I need a loving home!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a female tri color/tan American pit bull terrier. The following information on this…

Climate and Weather December 25, 2024

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Wednesday, December 25, 2024

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, with a high near 56 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be partly cloudy,…

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Business December 24, 2024

Check out the 35 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County last week

Here are the new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, December 20. These are only licenses for businesses in unincorporated Cobb County. Cities issue their…

Marietta December 24, 2024

Marietta police undertakes restructuring, appointment of third deputy chief

The City of Marietta announced a restructuring and review of duties in the Marietta Police Department, and the addition of a third deputy chief deputy. The restructuring was initiated by…

Marietta December 24, 2024

Marietta’s Bell Bomber plant: 1942-1945

Photo above: a B29 in flight, Public Domain, retrieved from https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:B-29_in_flight.jpg [We expand and republish this evergreen article periodically] In 1942 a small ad appeared in newpapers across Georgia, including…

Pets and Pet Adoption December 24, 2024

“My name is Arden, and I’m wide-eyed with amazement!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a male grey domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…

Pets and Pet Adoption December 24, 2024

“My name is Chunky, and I need a loving permanent home!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a male black labrador retriever. The following information on this potential family member…

Climate and Weather December 24, 2024

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Tuesday, December 24, 2024

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Tuesday, December 24, Christmas Eve 2024, with a high near 55 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be…

Cobb County December 24, 2024

Chanukah celebrations across Cobb County

In its periodic newsletter, Cobb County government announced the following selection of the Chanukah events across the county (we’ve reprinted the bullet-point list verbatim): Mega Chanukah Menorah Lighting event at…

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News Brief December 24, 2024

Cobb Adult Detention Center detainee dies

Another detainee at the Cobb County Adult Detention Center has died. Sheriff Craig Owens stated in a news release that Clara Palmer was found unresponsive in her call Saturday night,…

News Brief December 23, 2024

Report of active shooter at Cumberland Mall turns out to be unfounded

Police determine the incident was a fistfight By Mark Woolsey An active shooter report, which turned out to be unfounded, sent shoppers scrambling at Cumberland Mall Sunday night and led…

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Politics December 23, 2024

Climate of fear is driving local officials to quit – new study from California finds threats, abuse rampant

by Rachel Locke, University of San Diego, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Threats and harassment are pushing some politicians out of office, scaring off some…

Science and Technology December 23, 2024

Octopuses and their relatives are a new animal welfare frontier − here’s what scientists know about consciousness in these unique creatures

by Rachel Blaser, University of San Diego, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] We named him Squirt – not because he was the smallest of the…

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Economy December 23, 2024

Trump’s 2017 tax cuts expire soon − study shows they made income inequality worse and especially hurt Black Americans

by Beverly Moran, Vanderbilt University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, a set of tax cuts Donald Trump signed into…

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West Cobb Regional Library heralds might and magic for a New Year

West Cobb Regional Library heralds might and magic for a New Year

South Cobb Regional Library shines for the New Year

Merry Christmas and Chag Chanukah Sameach from the Cobb County Courier

The historic cemetery of the family who gave Mableton its name

“My name is Alice. Adopt me and your home will be a Wonderland!”

“My name is Mindy, and I need a loving home!”

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Wednesday, December 25, 2024

Check out the 35 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County last week

Marietta police undertakes restructuring, appointment of third deputy chief

Marietta’s Bell Bomber plant: 1942-1945

“My name is Arden, and I’m wide-eyed with amazement!”

“My name is Chunky, and I need a loving permanent home!”

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Tuesday, December 24, 2024

Chanukah celebrations across Cobb County

Cobb Adult Detention Center detainee dies

Report of active shooter at Cumberland Mall turns out to be unfounded

West Cobb Regional Library heralds might and magic for a New Year

South Cobb Regional Library shines for the New Year

Merry Christmas and Chag Chanukah Sameach from the Cobb County Courier

The historic cemetery of the family who gave Mableton its name

“My name is Alice. Adopt me and your home will be a Wonderland!”

“My name is Mindy, and I need a loving home!”

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Wednesday, December 25, 2024

Check out the 35 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County last week

Marietta police undertakes restructuring, appointment of third deputy chief

Marietta’s Bell Bomber plant: 1942-1945

“My name is Arden, and I’m wide-eyed with amazement!”

“My name is Chunky, and I need a loving permanent home!”

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Tuesday, December 24, 2024

Chanukah celebrations across Cobb County

Cobb Adult Detention Center detainee dies

Report of active shooter at Cumberland Mall turns out to be unfounded

Climate of fear is driving local officials to quit – new study from California finds threats, abuse rampant

Octopuses and their relatives are a new animal welfare frontier − here’s what scientists know about consciousness in these unique creatures

Trump’s 2017 tax cuts expire soon − study shows they made income inequality worse and especially hurt Black Americans