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News Brief December 30, 2024

Pedestrian killed crossing Canton Road

By Mark Woolsey Cobb police say a pedestrian is dead after being struck by a vehicle Friday. Investigators state that the pedestrian was walking eastbound across Chastain Road south of…

Cobb County December 30, 2024

Hooper-McWilliams Cemetery in Cobb County, with a Slideshow

[Entrance to the Hooper-McWilliams cemetery (photo by Larry Felton Johnson)] [This an evergreen article that we periodically republish as our readership grows, often with added materials from the Georgia Historic…

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Transportation December 30, 2024

Georgia gasoline price average drops a modest 2 cents

According to AAA’s weekly report, gasoline prices in Georgia dropped two cents over the past week, reaching an average cost of $2.89 per gallon for regular unleaded. “Crude oil remains…

Cobb weather December 30: Photo of cloudy skies above a residential street

Climate and Weather December 30, 2024

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Monday, December 30, 2024

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Monday, December 30, 2024, with a high near 61 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be partly…

Pets and Pet Adoption December 30, 2024

I’m Jordan, and I’m already leashed up so you can take me home with you!”

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

Pets and Pet Adoption December 30, 2024

“I’m Mahi, and while I appreciate the attention, I really need 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 domestic short hair. The following information on this potential…

Cobb County December 29, 2024

East Cobb’s Mountain View Regional Library transitions into 2025 with reading and gaming events

By Kelly Johnson Mountain View Regional Library starts the new year off with reading and gaming events scheduled for January. Baby, Toddler, and Preschool Storytime readings prepare young children for…

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Cobb County December 29, 2024

Cobb County issues update on storm damage in county

Cobb County issued the following update of storm damage in the county: Most of the roads in Cobb County affected by overnight storms have reopened to traffic. However, some areas…

Health Care cost December 29, 2024

What are pharmacy benefit managers? A health economist explains how lack of competition drives up drug prices for everyone

by James B. Rebitzer, Boston University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Wegovy and Ozempic are weight loss drugs that promise to transform the treatment of…

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History December 29, 2024

How should we look to history to make sense of Luigi Mangione’s alleged murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson?

by Richard White, Stanford University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] I’m a Gilded Age historian who has drawn parallels between our current moment and the…

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Health Care cost December 29, 2024

The moral dimension to America’s flawed health care system

by Nicole Hassoun, Binghamton University, State University of New York, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has set off…

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Georgia December 29, 2024

Caregivers of Georgians with disabilities finally realizing long-awaited pay hike

by Jill Nolin, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] December 23, 2024 Workers who assist Georgians with disabilities are starting to see a…

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Health Care December 29, 2024

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from December 20 to December 26

The following are scores for the past week for restaurants, school cafeterias, hotels, and other food service facilities in Cobb County from the Georgia Department of Public Health. For more…

Climate and Weather December 29, 2024

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Sunday, December 29, 2024

The National Weather Service forecasts showers and thunderstorms here in Cobb County on Sunday, December 29, 2024, with a high near 65 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

Climate and Weather December 29, 2024

Heavy rain, strong thunderstorms move into Georgia Sunday morning

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia for Sunday morning, December 29, 2024. Heavy rain and damaging…

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Climate and Weather December 29, 2024

Tornado Watch in effect in multiple Georgia counties until 9 am Sunday Dec 29

The National Weather Service announced that a Tornado Watch is in effect Sunday December 29 until 9 a.m. Here is the text of the alert: This Hazardous Weather Outlook is…

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History December 28, 2024

More on the history of the automobile in Cobb County: The building of the Dixie Highway

[This an evergreen article that we periodically republish as our readership grows, with added materials from the Georgia Historic Newspapers database and website housed at the University of Georgia as…

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Business December 28, 2024

21 new businesses licensed for unincorporated Cobb County this week

Here are the 21 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, December 27. These are only licenses for businesses in unincorporated Cobb County. Cities issue…

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Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community December 28, 2024

Wellstar Health Place is the place to be

Photo above provided by Brian Benefield [This is the latest installment of “Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community” by Brian Benefield] The New Year is peeking at us through rose-colored glasses, and…

Climate and Weather December 28, 2024

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Saturday, December 28, 2024

The National Weather Service forecasts cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Saturday, December 28, 2024, with a high near 61 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…

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Pedestrian killed crossing Canton Road

Pedestrian killed crossing Canton Road

Hooper-McWilliams Cemetery in Cobb County, with a Slideshow

Georgia gasoline price average drops a modest 2 cents

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Monday, December 30, 2024

I’m Jordan, and I’m already leashed up so you can take me home with you!”

“I’m Mahi, and while I appreciate the attention, I really need a permanent home!”

East Cobb’s Mountain View Regional Library transitions into 2025 with reading and gaming events

Cobb County issues update on storm damage in county

What are pharmacy benefit managers? A health economist explains how lack of competition drives up drug prices for everyone

How should we look to history to make sense of Luigi Mangione’s alleged murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson?

The moral dimension to America’s flawed health care system

Caregivers of Georgians with disabilities finally realizing long-awaited pay hike

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from December 20 to December 26

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Sunday, December 29, 2024

Heavy rain, strong thunderstorms move into Georgia Sunday morning

Tornado Watch in effect in multiple Georgia counties until 9 am Sunday Dec 29

Pedestrian killed crossing Canton Road

Hooper-McWilliams Cemetery in Cobb County, with a Slideshow

Georgia gasoline price average drops a modest 2 cents

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Monday, December 30, 2024

I’m Jordan, and I’m already leashed up so you can take me home with you!”

“I’m Mahi, and while I appreciate the attention, I really need a permanent home!”

East Cobb’s Mountain View Regional Library transitions into 2025 with reading and gaming events

Cobb County issues update on storm damage in county

What are pharmacy benefit managers? A health economist explains how lack of competition drives up drug prices for everyone

How should we look to history to make sense of Luigi Mangione’s alleged murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson?

The moral dimension to America’s flawed health care system

Caregivers of Georgians with disabilities finally realizing long-awaited pay hike

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from December 20 to December 26

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Sunday, December 29, 2024

Heavy rain, strong thunderstorms move into Georgia Sunday morning

Tornado Watch in effect in multiple Georgia counties until 9 am Sunday Dec 29

More on the history of the automobile in Cobb County: The building of the Dixie Highway

21 new businesses licensed for unincorporated Cobb County this week

Wellstar Health Place is the place to be

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Saturday, December 28, 2024