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Screenshot of new library director Keith Schuermann alongside Cobb County Manager Jackie McMorris

Cobb County November 24, 2024

Cobb commissioners appoint Keith Schuermann new library director

Image above: screenshot of Keith Schuermann and Cobb County Manager Dr. Jackie McMorris from video of the November 21 Board of Commissioners meeting By Mark Woolsey It’s the changing of…

Smyrna Ward 2 meeting feature image: A photo of Smyrna City Hall, a brick building with four tall white wooden columns. An inset map of Smyrna's Ward 2 is in the lower right-hand corner of the image

Smyrna November 24, 2024

Neighborhood meeting for Smyrna Ward 2 residents tomorrow: November 25

Smyrna Ward 2 Councilwoman Latonia Hines will host a neighborhood meeting tomorrow night, Monday, November 25, 2024, from 6 to 8 p.m., at the Reed House, 3080 Atlanta Road, Smyrna,…

The "Star of Life" symbol represents medicine and health care. Three rectangles are arranged in a radial pattern to form a sort of abstract star shape, with a snake coiled around a staff superimposed on the center.

Health Care November 24, 2024

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from November 15 to November 21

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…

Climate and Weather November 24, 2024

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Sunday, November 24, 2024

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Sunday, November 24, 2024, with a high near 63 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly clear,…

A schoolhouse with books superimposed on the front

Education November 23, 2024

What would it mean if President-elect Trump dismantled the US Department of Education?

by Kevin Welner, University of Colorado Boulder, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] In her role as former chief executive of World Wrestling Entertainment, Linda McMahon…

Education November 23, 2024

Fast fashion may seem cheap, but it’s taking a costly toll on the planet − and on millions of young customers

by Paula M. Carbone, University of Southern California, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Fast fashion is everywhere – in just about every mall, in the…

Health Care cost November 23, 2024

Doctor’s bills often come with sticker shock for patients − but health insurance could be reinvented to provide costs upfront

by Michal Horný, UMass Amherst, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] You have scheduled an appointment with a health care provider, but no matter how hard…

Opinion November 23, 2024

Bookman: Trump deportations, tariffs will stifle Georgia’s farming and tax-subsidized EV industries

by Jay Bookman, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] November 21, 2024 On Jan. 20 a new administration takes power in Washington, and…

Disability November 23, 2024

Georgians With Disabilities Are Still Being Institutionalized, Despite Federal Oversight

This article by Sam Whitehead first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Sam Whitehead November 22, 2024 ATLANTA — Lloyd Mills was tired of being stuck in a…

Marietta police SUV parked at the curb on Marietta Square

Marietta November 23, 2024

Shooting on Franklin Gateway in Marietta leaves one dead

Officer Chuck McPhilamy of the Marietta Police Department issued the following public information release about the shooting on Franklin Gateway: On Friday morning, November 22, 2024, just after midnight, Marietta…

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Housing November 23, 2024

Family Promise marks 10 years, plans 2025 growth

By Mark Woolsey Non-profit Family Promise of Cobb County is wrapping up its 10th year of service and plans to significantly expand its offerings in 2025. The non-profit was founded…

Climate and Weather November 23, 2024

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Saturday, November 23, 2024

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Saturday, November 23, 2024, with a high near 56 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly clear,…

Pets and Pet Adoption November 22, 2024

“My name is Tug, and I’m REALLY HAPPY TO MEET YOU!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is a male black/brown German shepherd. The following information on this potential family member is…

A grey cat inside a cage looking outside

Pets and Pet Adoption November 22, 2024

“I’m Truesdale. I understand you need a cat. I’m a cat and I’m taking applications for a new family”

The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is a male grey domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family member…

Kennesaw State University researcher Todd Pierson in white lab coat, leaning against counter in biology lab

Biology November 22, 2024

Kennesaw State researcher earns NSF grant to study urban amphibians, create undergraduate research opportunities

Todd Pierson — photo by Matt Yung This article by Dave Shelles was first published on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission. A Kennesaw State University researcher recently…

photo of Cobb Superior Court building from the front with a blue sky with clouds in the background

Cobb County November 22, 2024

Man gets life without parole for deadly Acworth home invasion

Cobb County Superior Court Judge Angela Z. Brown sentenced Rodney Jacob Sanders, 26, to life without the possibility of parole in connection with the death of an Acworth man during…

Retired Sgt. Ronnie Kite poses with retired drug dog K-9 Krush, a black lab

Cobb County November 22, 2024

Police K-9 Krush retires for a life of fun and leisure

All photos by Larry Felton Johnson By Larry Felton Johnson We all deserve a chance to retire after a life of nose to the grindstone, even if that nose is…

Cobb County November 22, 2024

UPDATE: missing teen Tatiana Morse was found, and is safe

UPDATE: The Cobb County Sheriff’s Office wrote: “We are pleased to share that Tatiana Morse has been found and is safe.” The Cobb County Sheriff’s Office requested public help in…

Climate and Weather November 22, 2024

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Friday, November 22, 2024

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny here in Cobb County on Friday, November 22, 2024, with a high near 49 degrees. What you will read in this article The extended…

Poster of Adrian Gary. The text is the same information in the body of the article

Cobb County November 22, 2024

Cobb Sheriff’s Office seeks public help in locating missing 13-year-old Adrian Gary

The Cobb County Sheriff’s Office seeks the public’s help in locating missing teen Adrian Gary, last seen Sunday. Name: Adrian GaryAge: 13 years oldDescription: 5’3″ tall, weighing 143 lbs, with brown eyes and…

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Cobb commissioners appoint Keith Schuermann new library director

Cobb commissioners appoint Keith Schuermann new library director

Neighborhood meeting for Smyrna Ward 2 residents tomorrow: November 25

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from November 15 to November 21

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Sunday, November 24, 2024

What would it mean if President-elect Trump dismantled the US Department of Education?

Fast fashion may seem cheap, but it’s taking a costly toll on the planet − and on millions of young customers

Doctor’s bills often come with sticker shock for patients − but health insurance could be reinvented to provide costs upfront

Bookman: Trump deportations, tariffs will stifle Georgia’s farming and tax-subsidized EV industries

Georgians With Disabilities Are Still Being Institutionalized, Despite Federal Oversight

Shooting on Franklin Gateway in Marietta leaves one dead

Family Promise marks 10 years, plans 2025 growth

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Saturday, November 23, 2024

“My name is Tug, and I’m REALLY HAPPY TO MEET YOU!”

“I’m Truesdale. I understand you need a cat. I’m a cat and I’m taking applications for a new family”

Kennesaw State researcher earns NSF grant to study urban amphibians, create undergraduate research opportunities

Man gets life without parole for deadly Acworth home invasion

Cobb commissioners appoint Keith Schuermann new library director

Neighborhood meeting for Smyrna Ward 2 residents tomorrow: November 25

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from November 15 to November 21

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Sunday, November 24, 2024

What would it mean if President-elect Trump dismantled the US Department of Education?

Fast fashion may seem cheap, but it’s taking a costly toll on the planet − and on millions of young customers

Doctor’s bills often come with sticker shock for patients − but health insurance could be reinvented to provide costs upfront

Bookman: Trump deportations, tariffs will stifle Georgia’s farming and tax-subsidized EV industries

Georgians With Disabilities Are Still Being Institutionalized, Despite Federal Oversight

Shooting on Franklin Gateway in Marietta leaves one dead

Family Promise marks 10 years, plans 2025 growth

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Saturday, November 23, 2024

“My name is Tug, and I’m REALLY HAPPY TO MEET YOU!”

“I’m Truesdale. I understand you need a cat. I’m a cat and I’m taking applications for a new family”

Kennesaw State researcher earns NSF grant to study urban amphibians, create undergraduate research opportunities

Man gets life without parole for deadly Acworth home invasion

Police K-9 Krush retires for a life of fun and leisure

UPDATE: missing teen Tatiana Morse was found, and is safe

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Friday, November 22, 2024

Cobb Sheriff’s Office seeks public help in locating missing 13-year-old Adrian Gary