By Larry Felton Johnson This is an evergreen story we resurrect, edit, and add additional information to periodically.This particular incarnation of the story was inspired by a book I’ve been…
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By Larry Felton Johnson This is an evergreen story we resurrect, edit, and add additional information to periodically.This particular incarnation of the story was inspired by a book I’ve been…
Weekly Cobb County News Quiz for Week Ending July 18 A lot of things happen in a county of over 793,000 residents, the third largest county in the state of…
The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Saturday, July 18, 2026, with a high near 91 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…
Scattered thunderstorms, dangerous heat, and the potential for localized flash flooding are expected across much of north and central Georgia today, according to the National Weather Service. Storms this afternoon…
By Mark Woolsey President Trump’s visit to Georgia next week highlighting an item on his education agenda is drawing strong-and predictable reaction from local political party and community activists. Trump…
This article by Rachel Spears first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Jul 16, 2026 Erica Schwartz, President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Centers for Disease Control…
by Jacob Fischler and Sam Gauntt, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] July 17, 2026 The nation’s election infrastructure is vulnerable to cyberattacks…
by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] July 17, 2026 A mistake doesn’t have to be a life sentence. That’s the…
by Gabriel E. Hales, Michigan State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Concerns surrounding young people’s screen time are widespread. Australia became the first country…
by Risa Cromer, Purdue University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] About 100,000 babies were born through in vitro fertilization in 2024, according to the most…
by Fritz Holznagel, The Conversation, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] We hope you’ve enjoyed this quiz from our quizmaster, Fritz Holznagel, a past winner of…
The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a female black/white American pit bull terrier. The following information on this potential…
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…
Families can celebrate America’s 250th anniversary by exploring colonial life and the Revolutionary Era during the Marietta History Center’s monthly Pop-In for Family Fun program on Saturday, July 19. The…
Here is a list of a few things to do in Cobb County this weekend: Friday, July 17, 2026 to Sunday, July 19, 2026. Be sure to check the information…
How much do you know about the City of Kennesaw? Take Part 2 of the Kennesaw quiz below and find out! To take Part 1 of the quiz, follow this…
Scattered thunderstorms capable of producing damaging wind gusts, heavy rainfall, frequent lightning, and dangerous heat are expected across north and central Georgia today and into the weekend, according to the…
The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Friday, July 17, 2026, with a high near 91 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…
Marietta-based Georgia Symphony Orchestra distributed the following announcement: The Georgia Youth Symphony Orchestra (GYSO) is pleased to announce an expanded artistic leadership team for the 2026–2027 season, bringing together an…
Nearly $700,000 invested in student ventures has helped attract more than $5 million in follow-on funding [This article first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] A…