by James Tuttle, University of Montana, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The murder rate in 2025 was the lowest in modern American history. Preliminary data…
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by James Tuttle, University of Montana, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The murder rate in 2025 was the lowest in modern American history. Preliminary data…
by Benjamin Leff, American University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Two federal judges in different courts have blocked the Trump administration’s attempt to deny employees…
By Mark Woolsey The Cobb County Sheriff’s office is investigating a deputy-involved animal shooting on Wednesday. Sheriff’s officials say the deputy shot and killed what was described as an aggressive dog…
By Mark Woolsey [The Cobb County Courier has a policy of withholding or redacting the name of suspects unless and until the person is convicted in a court of law…
Here is a list of a few things to do in Cobb County this weekend: Friday, July 10, 2026 to Sunday, June 12, 2026. Be sure to check the information…
The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Thursday, July 9, 2026, with a high near 92 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…
By Larry Felton Johnson Mableton announced a plan to develop its own Public Safety Divisions after a break-down in negotiations with the county over police services. Here’s a quiz about…
North and central Georgia will see another hot day Thursday, with isolated to scattered afternoon thunderstorms capable of producing gusty winds and frequent lightning, according to the National Weather Service….
This article by Renuka Rayasam first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Jul 8, 2026 By the time Derion Blackman collapsed in front of a Dollar General in…
by Alander Rocha, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] July 7, 2026 The Georgia Public Service Commission approved an investigation into whether Georgia…
by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] July 7, 2026 A federal judge has quashed a subpoena from the U.S. Department…
by Dannell D. Boatman, West Virginia University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Though researchers have been studying the animal deworming drug ivermectin for decades, there…
by Esther Ndumi Ngumbi, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Across North America, in places such as Illinois, Iowa and Texas, farmers…
by Matt Brooks, Florida State University and Karin Brewster, Florida State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] From 2020 to 2024, Florida’s population grew by…
The City of Marietta posted the following announcement to the city’s website: The City of Marietta today announces that for the 25th year in a row, it will not increase…
The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a male tan shepherd. The following information on this potential family member is…
The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a male grey/white domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…
Family caregivers seeking practical guidance on caring for loved ones with dementia will have an opportunity to learn from a local expert during a free educational program hosted by ACAP…
The following road and lane closures are currently active and listed on the Cobb County DOT website. To expand the map for a particular roadway, click on the legend to…