Cobb County Firefighters Probe Second Blaze at Concord Crossing
Cobb County firefighters are seeking the cause of the second blaze at the same apartment complex in less than two months. Cobb Fire Lt. Stephen Bennett says the blaze broke…
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Cobb County Firefighters Probe Second Blaze at Concord Crossing
“My name is P’Nut Butter, and I’m in need of a loving home!”
“My name is Zeus. Are you here to adopt me?”
Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Friday, April 17, 2026
Southeast drought reaches worst extent since 2000 as Georgia, Carolinas post record dryness
As Drought Continues, Cobb County Under Fire Danger Statement Friday
Clay Fuller sworn in to Congress
Things to do this weekend in Cobb County: Friday April 17 to Sunday, April 19
Cobb County approves $1.25 million in contracts for South Cobb Health Facility in Mableton
Political Cartoon by Clay Jones
New Federal Medicaid Rules Require One Month of Work. Some States Demand More.
Tax Day 2026: Democrats and Republicans battle over impact of new Trump tax cuts
Chancellor Sonny Perdue announces retirement as head of Georgia’s university system
The Islamabad talks were doomed to failure – and Hormuz blockade has thrown another obstacle to any Iran‑US deal
Iran’s military forces combine state‑of‑the‑art drones and hackers with out‑of‑date conventional weapons
One‑way attack drones: Low‑cost, high‑tech weapons ‘democratize’ precision warfare
Cobb County Firefighters Probe Second Blaze at Concord Crossing
Cobb County firefighters are seeking the cause of the second blaze at the same apartment complex in less than two months. Cobb Fire Lt. Stephen Bennett says the blaze broke…
“My name is P’Nut Butter, and I’m in need of a loving home!”
The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a male ginger tabby/white domestic short hair. The following information on this potential…
“My name is Zeus. Are you here to adopt me?”
The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a male brindle/white American pit bull terrier. The following information on this potential…
Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Friday, April 17, 2026
The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Friday, April 17, 2026, with a high near 90 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…
Southeast drought reaches worst extent since 2000 as Georgia, Carolinas post record dryness
According to the National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS), a division of NOAA, the Southeast is experiencing its most widespread drought in at least a quarter-century, with nearly the entire…
As Drought Continues, Cobb County Under Fire Danger Statement Friday
Dry conditions and elevated wildfire risk are the main concerns across north and central Georgia today and tonight, with a Fire Danger Statement in effect this afternoon and evening. Hazardous…
Clay Fuller sworn in to Congress
By Mark Woolsey It’s official: Clayton “Clay” Fuller is now a member of the 119th U.S Congress after winning a runoff election earlier this month. The former northwest Georgia prosecutor was…
Things to do this weekend in Cobb County: Friday April 17 to Sunday, April 19
Here is a list of a few things to do in Cobb County this weekend: Friday, April 17, 2026 to Sunday, April 19, 2026. Friday, April 17, 2026 The Annual…
Cobb County approves $1.25 million in contracts for South Cobb Health Facility in Mableton
At Tuesday morning’s meeting Cobb County commissioners approved more than $1.24 million in contracts tied to the development and design of a new South Cobb Health Facility on Riverside Parkway…
Political Cartoon by Clay Jones
New Federal Medicaid Rules Require One Month of Work. Some States Demand More.
This article by Samantha Liss first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Samantha Liss, April 16, 2026 Millions of people who apply for Medicaid in the coming years…
Tax Day 2026: Democrats and Republicans battle over impact of new Trump tax cuts
by Ashley Murray, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] April 15, 2026 WASHINGTON — The 2026 tax filing season closed Wednesday with the…
Chancellor Sonny Perdue announces retirement as head of Georgia’s university system
by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] April 15, 2026 University System of Georgia Chancellor Sonny Perdue, who previously served as…
The Islamabad talks were doomed to failure – and Hormuz blockade has thrown another obstacle to any Iran‑US deal
by Farah N. Jan, University of Pennsylvania, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Twenty-one hours of direct negotiations. The highest-level face-to-face engagement between Washington and Tehran…
Iran’s military forces combine state‑of‑the‑art drones and hackers with out‑of‑date conventional weapons
by Paul J. Springer, Air University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Six weeks of U.S. and Israeli bombardment have served to degrade Iran’s nuclear facilities…
One‑way attack drones: Low‑cost, high‑tech weapons ‘democratize’ precision warfare
by Michael C. Horowitz, University of Pennsylvania and Lauren Kahn, Georgetown University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Wars in Ukraine and the Middle East have…
Atlanta Ballet Debuts the East Coast Premiere of Frida, a Powerful Portrait of the Life of Frida Kahlo
The Atlanta Ballet distributed the following announcement on its upcoming performance of Frida: Delve into the story of one of the twentieth century’s most influential artists through full-length ballet by Annabelle…
Kennesaw State to launch Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences in Fall 2027
[This article by Dave Shelles first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] Building on its leadership in scientific research and education, Kennesaw State University on Wednesday…
Seafood, sounds & springtime fun return to Powder Springs May 15-17
One of Powder Springs’ most anticipated annual events, its Seafood Festival, brings residents and visitors together for a weekend of food, music, artisans, and a new car show in the…
Dry Conditions Fuel Fire Danger Across North Georgia, But Isolated Thunderstorms Possible
A Hazardous Weather Outlook for north and central Georgia warns of elevated fire danger today and continuing through the weekend, along with the potential for isolated and scattered thunderstorms that…