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Climate and Weather January 2, 2025

National Weather Service determines brief tornado damaged homes in East Cobb

A brief EF1 tornado with 95-mile-per-hour winds on Sunday, Dec. 29, damaged Cobb County homes on Corral Drive and Bridal Path. According to the county, several residents were displaced, and…

Defense industry January 2, 2025

Lockheed Martin schedules Q4 and full-year 2024 earnings call

Lockheed Martin announced in a press release that it will webcast live its fourth quarter and full year 2024 earnings results conference call (listen-only mode) on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025…

Science and Technology January 2, 2025

2 populations of dark comets in the solar system could tell researchers where the Earth got its oceans

by Darryl Z. Seligman, Michigan State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The water that makes up the oceans acted as a key ingredient for…

Two photos: a Black baby wrapped in a Wellstar blanket, and a white baby held by its mother, the father alongside

Cobb County January 2, 2025

Wellstar announces first babies born New Years Day at its 2 hospitals

Wellstar Health System announced the first two births at their two hospitals in Cobb County: Wellstar Cobb and Wellstar Kennestone. The information about babies and photos are below. Wellstar Cobb…

A grey tabby white cat looking at the camera

Pets and Pet Adoption January 2, 2025

“I’m Gordo, and I’m wide-eyed in anticipation of a permanent home!”

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

A brindle American pit bull terrier with a blue leash

Pets and Pet Adoption January 2, 2025

“I’m Hazel, and I’m more than ready for a permanent, loving home!”

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

Climate and Weather January 2, 2025

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Thursday, January 2, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Thursday, January 2, 2025, with a high near 48 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be partly cloudy,…

Flowers grow from a woman's head, and she is watering them

Mindfulness January 1, 2025

Transform the daily grind to make life more interesting – a philosopher shares 3 strategies to help you attain the good life

by Lorraine Besser, Middlebury, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Imagine it’s Monday morning, too cold and too dark, but once that alarm goes off, you…

International January 1, 2025

Faced with Trump’s tariffs − and crackdowns on migration and narcotrafficking − Mexico is weighing retaliatory options

by Scott Morgenstern, University of Pittsburgh, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Donald Trump has made clear his intent to supercharge his “America First” approach to…

A color drawing of a house, car, and tree partially submerged in a flood

Climate and Weather January 1, 2025

No flood gauges, no warning: 99% of US streams are off the radar amid rising flash flood risks – we saw the harm in 2024

by Julie Arbit, University of Michigan; Brad Bottoms, University of Michigan, and Branko Kerkez, University of Michigan, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Flooding is one…

Three gears, the largest one with a dollar sign in the middle

National January 1, 2025

Musk and Ramaswamy to confront Congress in struggle for control of the public purse

by Jennifer Shutt, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission]December 31, 2024 WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump enlisted Washington outsiders Elon Musk and Vivek…

existing plans for Kennesaw mixed-use development on Old Highway 41

Kennesaw January 1, 2025

Developer to present new master plan for project on Kennesaw’s Old 41 Highway

Image above: existing plan that is being reworked By Rebecca Gaunt The plans for a 13-acre mixed-use development at Old 41 Highway and North Roberts Road are undergoing more changes…

Marietta police SUV parked at the curb on Marietta Square

Marietta January 1, 2025

Marietta police launch new app for alerts, anonymous tips

By Mark Woolsey Marietta Police have a new way to notify residents about road closures, accidents and major incidents. As of Jan, 1, The new Marietta PD app has replaced…

Marietta January 1, 2025

Marietta police seek public help in homicide investigation

Photos of homicide victim Daniel Lanard Richardson Jr. courtesy of the Marietta Police Department Officer Chuck McPhillamy of the Marietta Police Department distributed the following public information release seeking relevant…

Mindfulness January 1, 2025

To celebrate the New Year, Cobb Public Library posts mindfulness reading list

It’s a brand new year, and people often reflect on what they can do to improve their quality of life. Cobb Public Library has posted a self-care, mindfulness and mental…

A tan white American pit bull terrier looking at the camera

Pets and Pet Adoption January 1, 2025

“I’m Draco, and I’m all leashed up and ready to go home with you!”

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

An orange tabby cat held by someone behind

Pets and Pet Adoption January 1, 2025

“I’m Trey, and I need a loving, permanent home”

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

Climate and Weather January 1, 2025

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Wednesday, January 1, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, with a high near 50 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

The big bad wolf blowing down one of the three little pigs straw houses

Climate and Weather January 1, 2025

Wind advisory issued for New Year’s morning

The National Weather Service issued a wind advisory for Cobb County on January 1, 2025. The advisory is in effect until 7 a.m. this morning, but winds will likely remain…

The "Star of Life" symbol represents medicine and health care. Three rectangles are arranged in a radial pattern to form a sort of abstract star shape, with a snake coiled around a staff superimposed on the center.

Health Care December 31, 2024

Georgia Lawmakers: Don’t miss your chance to hold pharmacy middlemen accountable

by Dorothy Leone-Glasser, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission]December 30, 2024 Georgia patients, particularly those living with chronic health conditions, are struggling to…

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National Weather Service determines brief tornado damaged homes in East Cobb

National Weather Service determines brief tornado damaged homes in East Cobb

Lockheed Martin schedules Q4 and full-year 2024 earnings call

2 populations of dark comets in the solar system could tell researchers where the Earth got its oceans

Wellstar announces first babies born New Years Day at its 2 hospitals

“I’m Gordo, and I’m wide-eyed in anticipation of a permanent home!”

“I’m Hazel, and I’m more than ready for a permanent, loving home!”

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Thursday, January 2, 2025

Transform the daily grind to make life more interesting – a philosopher shares 3 strategies to help you attain the good life

Faced with Trump’s tariffs − and crackdowns on migration and narcotrafficking − Mexico is weighing retaliatory options

No flood gauges, no warning: 99% of US streams are off the radar amid rising flash flood risks – we saw the harm in 2024

Musk and Ramaswamy to confront Congress in struggle for control of the public purse

Developer to present new master plan for project on Kennesaw’s Old 41 Highway

Marietta police launch new app for alerts, anonymous tips

Marietta police seek public help in homicide investigation

To celebrate the New Year, Cobb Public Library posts mindfulness reading list

“I’m Draco, and I’m all leashed up and ready to go home with you!”

National Weather Service determines brief tornado damaged homes in East Cobb

Lockheed Martin schedules Q4 and full-year 2024 earnings call

2 populations of dark comets in the solar system could tell researchers where the Earth got its oceans

Wellstar announces first babies born New Years Day at its 2 hospitals

“I’m Gordo, and I’m wide-eyed in anticipation of a permanent home!”

“I’m Hazel, and I’m more than ready for a permanent, loving home!”

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Thursday, January 2, 2025

Transform the daily grind to make life more interesting – a philosopher shares 3 strategies to help you attain the good life

Faced with Trump’s tariffs − and crackdowns on migration and narcotrafficking − Mexico is weighing retaliatory options

No flood gauges, no warning: 99% of US streams are off the radar amid rising flash flood risks – we saw the harm in 2024

Musk and Ramaswamy to confront Congress in struggle for control of the public purse

Developer to present new master plan for project on Kennesaw’s Old 41 Highway

Marietta police launch new app for alerts, anonymous tips

Marietta police seek public help in homicide investigation

To celebrate the New Year, Cobb Public Library posts mindfulness reading list

“I’m Draco, and I’m all leashed up and ready to go home with you!”

“I’m Trey, and I need a loving, permanent home”

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Wednesday, January 1, 2025

Wind advisory issued for New Year’s morning

Georgia Lawmakers: Don’t miss your chance to hold pharmacy middlemen accountable