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How much do you know about the City of Kennesaw? The Cobb County Courier runs daily quizzes. Each quiz will focus on a place or topic about Cobb County. The…
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How much do you know about Kennesaw? Take the quiz and find out!
Cobb County Reports Light Turnout During First Days of Early Voting
Cobb County Charity Motorcycle Ride Returns June 20 to Combat Senior Food Insecurity
Atlanta Latino Lions Club Raises Funds for Scholarships and Community Programs
Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness programs in June at Switzer Library
Flood Risk Grows Across North Georgia as Heavy Rain Moves In
Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Tuesday, June 9, 2026
The Conversation U.S. weekly news quiz
By September, Nearly a Third of Americans Will Live in States With Legal Aid in Dying
US Senate blocks Trump’s SAVE America Act, thwarting restrictions on voting
Georgia utility commission races test party loyalty after recent power bill hikes
As America approaches its 250th anniversary, The Federalist remains an indispensable guide to understanding the constitutional system and the nation’s enduring independence
How much do you know about Kennesaw? Take the quiz and find out!
How much do you know about the City of Kennesaw? The Cobb County Courier runs daily quizzes. Each quiz will focus on a place or topic about Cobb County. The…
Cobb County Reports Light Turnout During First Days of Early Voting
By Mark Woolsey Only a small number of Cobb voters turned out for the first two days of early voting in the upcoming primary runoff set for June 16. Cobb…
Cobb County Charity Motorcycle Ride Returns June 20 to Combat Senior Food Insecurity
A community motorcycle ride aimed at helping older adults facing hunger in Cobb County will return next summer, with proceeds supporting local meal assistance programs serving vulnerable seniors. The Senior…
Atlanta Latino Lions Club Raises Funds for Scholarships and Community Programs
Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about the annual Bingo Fundraiser held at the Smyrna Community Center: The Atlanta Latino Lions Club hosted their annual Bingo…
Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness programs in June at Switzer Library
PHOTO: Monica W. Parker, MD (photo courtesy of Cobb County Public Library) Cobb County Public Library distributed the following announcement about events at Switzer Library in honor of Alzheimer’s and…
Flood Risk Grows Across North Georgia as Heavy Rain Moves In
A hazardous weather outlook is in effect for much of north and central Georgia today, with locally heavy rainfall and thunderstorms expected to create a flood risk, especially across parts…
Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Tuesday, June 9, 2026
The National Weather Service forecasts partly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, with a high near 85 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…
The Conversation U.S. weekly news quiz
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…
By September, Nearly a Third of Americans Will Live in States With Legal Aid in Dying
This article by Paula Span first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Jun 8, 2026 Jules Netherland traveled from her home in the Bronx to the New York…
US Senate blocks Trump’s SAVE America Act, thwarting restrictions on voting
by Jonathan Shorman, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] June 5, 2026 The U.S. Senate rejected the SAVE America Act on Thursday, dealing…
Georgia utility commission races test party loyalty after recent power bill hikes
by Alander Rocha, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] June 8, 2026 The race for two Georgia Public Service Commission seats this November…
As America approaches its 250th anniversary, The Federalist remains an indispensable guide to understanding the constitutional system and the nation’s enduring independence
by Jordan Cash, Michigan State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] More people are talking about the Declaration of Independence now than they likely have…
5 ways data centers endanger their local communities and the country as a whole
by Neha Gour, George Mason University; Ed Maibach, George Mason University, and Luis Ortiz, George Mason University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Every internet search,…
“My name is Stella, and I’m in need of a loving home!”
The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a female tan/white American pit bull terrier. The following information on this potential…
“My name is Kiko. Are you here to adopt me?”
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…
How much do you know about sports facilities in Cobb County? Take The Quiz and Find Out
Cobb County is home to a number of sports-related facilities, and it isn’t just limited to the big obvious one in the Cumberland area. Below is a quiz to see…
Georgia Gas Prices Stabilize After Recent Declines as Summer Travel Season Begins
Georgia gas prices have leveled off after several weeks of declines, as drivers head into the summer travel season facing higher fuel costs than a month ago and continued economic…
Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Monday, June 8, 2026
The National Weather Service forecasts showers and thunderstorms here in Cobb County on Monday, June 8, 2026, with a high near 80 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…
Are Georgia Senate Primaries Worth The Runoff?
By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College In my last column, I examined the role of the runoff in Georgia gubernatorial races. What lessons can we learn…
Flood Watch Remains in Effect Across Metro Atlanta and North Georgia
A Flood Watch remains in effect for parts of North and West Georgia, including Metro Atlanta, as heavy rainfall today could lead to isolated flash flooding in low-lying and urban…