By Larry Felton Johnson Since the Cobb County Board of Education decided to remove public comments from its livestream of both work sessions and regular meetings, I’ve been attending the…
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By Larry Felton Johnson Since the Cobb County Board of Education decided to remove public comments from its livestream of both work sessions and regular meetings, I’ve been attending the…
The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Saturday, May 16, 2026, with a high near 85 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly…
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…
This article by Arthur Allen first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. May 15, 2026 The FDA’s recent decision to withhold approval of a new skin cancer treatment…
by Ariel Hart, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] May 14, 2026 This story is available through The Current GA. Carry Smith yawned…
by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] May 15, 2026 Nonpartisan elections like those held for the state Supreme Court race…
by Michael J. Bustamante, University of Miami, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Ever since U.S. commandos successfully removed Nicolás Maduro from power in Venezuela on…
by Marianne Holdzkom, Kennesaw State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Like Americans today, the people living in the United States in 1826 were preparing…
Marietta Water announced on the City of Marietta website that it will begin construction next week on the Upper ER Sewer Replacement Project, a major infrastructure upgrade aimed at replacing…
The City of Marietta posted the following announcement seeking applicants to fill a vacant seat on the Marietta Civil Service Board: The Marietta City Council is seeking applications to fill…
The City of Smyrna will kick off its summer concert series Saturday, June 6, with a free performance by Guardians of the Jukebox at Village Green Park. The concert is…
[ The Cobb County Courier has a policy of withholding the names of people involved in traffic incidents that are still under investigation] According to a public information release from…
The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a male brindle/white 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 tabby domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…
The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Friday, May 15, 2026, with a high near 79 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly clear,…
The Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area will soon have new leadership. The National Park Service announced Thursday that it had selected K. Lynn Berry for the job of Superintendent. She…
photo above: Chattahoochee National Recreation Center: by Madeline Hipp By Madeline Hipp Forest bathing, or mindfully existing in nature has marked positive effects on mental health. Urban tree canopies can…
This article by Andrew Jones first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. May 14, 2026 Several states have joined President Donald Trump’s deportation efforts and are taking federal…
by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] May 13, 2026 Gov. Brian Kemp has vetoed a bill that would have blocked…
by Maya Homan and Alander Rocha, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] May 13, 2026 Georgia lawmakers will reconvene in June for a…
