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Environment December 2, 2025

When the world’s largest battery power plant caught fire, toxic metals rained down – wetlands captured the fallout

by Ivano W. Aiello, San José State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] When fire broke out at the world’s largest battery energy storage facility…

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Libraries December 2, 2025

Cobb library compiles reading list for Universal Human Rights Month

Cobb County Public Library released its reading list in celebration of Universal Human Rights Month in the following article on the county’s website and reprinted below: December is Universal Human…

Theatre December 2, 2025

Strand Theatre executive director wins statewide award

By Mark Woolsey The executive director of Marietta’s Strand Theatre has been named a recipient of the Governor’s Awards for the Arts and Humanities. Andy Gaines is one of 10…

One of the houses from the Pebblebrook High School attendance zone that sold in October

Home sale prices December 2, 2025

October home sales in the Pebblebrook High attendance zone

By Larry Felton Johnson These prices for October home sales in the Pebblebrook High School attendance zone are from the Cobb County Tax Assessor’s search tool. There is an explanation…

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Traffic incidents December 2, 2025

Latest count on holiday traffic fatalities in Georgia

By Mark Woolsey State highway patrol officials say 11 people were killed in traffic crashes across Georgia during the 102-hour Thanksgiving holiday travel period, which lasted from 6 p.m. Wednesday,…

Cobb weather December 2: Photo of cloudy skies above a residential street

Weather December 2, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Tuesday, December 2, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, with a high near 50 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be partly cloudy,…

Warming Shelter December 2, 2025

MUST Ministries Hope House will open its warming shelter Tuesday and Wednesday

Cobb County distributed the following notice that Hope House will open its warming shelter today and tomorrow: The MUST Ministries Hope House will open its warming station Tuesday, Dec. 2, and…

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Health & Wellness December 1, 2025

Medicaid Work Rules Exempt the ‘Medically Frail.’ Deciding Who Qualifies Is Tricky.

This article by Samantha Liss and Sam Whitehead first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Samantha Liss and Sam Whitehead December 1, 2025 Eliza Brader worries she soon…

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Government & Politics December 1, 2025

Trump shedding support among Latino voters, survey finds

by Ariana Figueroa, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] November 30, 2025 WASHINGTON — A majority of U.S. Latinos have grown pessimistic since…

International December 1, 2025

Peace plan presented by the US to Ukraine reflects inexperienced, unrealistic handling of a delicate situation

by Donald Heflin, Tufts University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] As Russian bombs continued to pound Ukraine, a different conflict has blown up over plans…

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Health & Wellness December 1, 2025

How does Narcan work? Mapping how it reverses opioid overdose can provide a molecular blueprint for more effective drugs

by Saif Khan, University of Southern California, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Naloxone, also known by the brand name Narcan, is one of the most…

Elections December 1, 2025

Two runoffs for Marietta council seats coming Tuesday

By Mark Woolsey Residents of two City Council districts in Marietta will go to the polls Tuesday to settle the remaining races from the Nov. 4 municipal election. The runoff…

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Fuel Cost December 1, 2025

Georgia gas price average falls, while statewide EV charging rate stays the same

Georgia gasoline prices fell over the past seven days leading up to December 1, according to AAA’s weekly report. The charging rate at EV DC fast-charging stations remained stable at…

Food Safety December 1, 2025

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from November 21 to November 27

The following are scores for the past week for restaurants, school cafeterias, hotels, and other food service facilities in Cobb County from the Georgia Department of Public Health. For more…

Weather December 1, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Monday, December 1, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Monday, December 1, 2025, with a high near 50 degrees. Tonight it is expected to shower, with…

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Pets and Pet Adoption December 1, 2025

“My name is Volks, and I’m so excited about the prospect of going home with you!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a male black/white American pit bull terrier. The following information on this potential…

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Pets and Pet Adoption December 1, 2025

“My name is Maxine. 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 female tabby domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…

Smyrna November 30, 2025

Smyrna’s hometown heroes to help make local children’s holidays brighter during ‘Shop With a Hero’

The Smyrna Public Safety Foundation submitted the following press release: Smyrna’s local heroes will brighten the holidays of 90 area schoolchildren and their families during the annual Shop With a…

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Mableton November 30, 2025

Brookwood Road volunteers do their first Adopt-A-Mile cleanup of their newly adopted roadway

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about the Adopt-A-Mile litter cleanup on Brookwood Road: The Brookwood Road Community Group conducted our first Adopt-A-Mile litter cleanup of…

Traffic incidents November 30, 2025

The roadway death and injury toll is mounting across Georgia

By Mark Woolsey [This article has been updated to reflect the increase in numbers of traffic incidents and citations as the weekend progressed] The roadway death and injury toll is…

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When the world’s largest battery power plant caught fire, toxic metals rained down – wetlands captured the fallout

When the world’s largest battery power plant caught fire, toxic metals rained down – wetlands captured the fallout

Cobb library compiles reading list for Universal Human Rights Month

Strand Theatre executive director wins statewide award

October home sales in the Pebblebrook High attendance zone

Latest count on holiday traffic fatalities in Georgia

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Tuesday, December 2, 2025

MUST Ministries Hope House will open its warming shelter Tuesday and Wednesday

Medicaid Work Rules Exempt the ‘Medically Frail.’ Deciding Who Qualifies Is Tricky.

Trump shedding support among Latino voters, survey finds

Peace plan presented by the US to Ukraine reflects inexperienced, unrealistic handling of a delicate situation

How does Narcan work? Mapping how it reverses opioid overdose can provide a molecular blueprint for more effective drugs

Two runoffs for Marietta council seats coming Tuesday

Georgia gas price average falls, while statewide EV charging rate stays the same

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from November 21 to November 27

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Monday, December 1, 2025

“My name is Volks, and I’m so excited about the prospect of going home with you!”

When the world’s largest battery power plant caught fire, toxic metals rained down – wetlands captured the fallout

Cobb library compiles reading list for Universal Human Rights Month

Strand Theatre executive director wins statewide award

October home sales in the Pebblebrook High attendance zone

Latest count on holiday traffic fatalities in Georgia

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Tuesday, December 2, 2025

MUST Ministries Hope House will open its warming shelter Tuesday and Wednesday

Medicaid Work Rules Exempt the ‘Medically Frail.’ Deciding Who Qualifies Is Tricky.

Trump shedding support among Latino voters, survey finds

Peace plan presented by the US to Ukraine reflects inexperienced, unrealistic handling of a delicate situation

How does Narcan work? Mapping how it reverses opioid overdose can provide a molecular blueprint for more effective drugs

Two runoffs for Marietta council seats coming Tuesday

Georgia gas price average falls, while statewide EV charging rate stays the same

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from November 21 to November 27

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Monday, December 1, 2025

“My name is Volks, and I’m so excited about the prospect of going home with you!”

“My name is Maxine. Are you here to adopt me?”

Smyrna’s hometown heroes to help make local children’s holidays brighter during ‘Shop With a Hero’

Brookwood Road volunteers do their first Adopt-A-Mile cleanup of their newly adopted roadway

The roadway death and injury toll is mounting across Georgia