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Business & Economy July 2, 2025

Lockheed Martin will hold second quarter earning results conference call July 22

Lockheed Martin announced in a press release that it will webcast its second quarter 2025 earnings results conference call in listen-only mode on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at 11 a.m….

Business & Economy July 2, 2025

Student-staffed marketing firm raising success of real-world clients

[This article by Gary Tanner, with photo by Matt Yung, first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] Among marketing firms in the Atlanta area, Ground Work…

Possible flooding Georgia: Drawing of thunderclouds with lightning on a dark backdrop

Weather July 2, 2025

Scattered storms continue in Georgia, mostly in central portions of the state

Scattered storms are expected across central Georgia today, with isolated thunderstorms possible through early next week, according to the National Weather Service. The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather…

Carolyn Turner, President and CEO of HOPE Family Resource Center standing behind clothing drive sign

Community Life July 2, 2025

Report with photos from the HOPE Family Resource Center Clothing Giveaway

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about the HOPE Family Resource Center Clothing Giveaway: Thank you, volunteers from the First Christian Church of Mableton, New…

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

Weather July 2, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Wednesday, July 2, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, with a high near 89 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

A black/white Siberian husky with a blue scarf

Pets and Pet Adoption July 2, 2025

“My name is Penelope, 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 black/white Siberian husky. The following information on this potential family member…

An orange tabby cat sitting inside a cage

Pets and Pet Adoption July 2, 2025

“My name is Luke. 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…

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 & Wellness July 2, 2025

HHS Eliminates CDC Staff Who Made Sure Birth Control Is Safe for Women at Risk

This article by Rachana Pradhan first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Rachana Pradhan July 1, 2025 For Brianna Henderson, birth control isn’t just about preventing pregnancy. The…

Map of Iran in the colors of the Irani flag

International July 2, 2025

Iran emerged weakened and vulnerable after war with Israel − and that could mean trouble for country’s ethnic minorities

by Shukriya Bradost, Virginia Tech, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The 12-day confrontation between Iran and Israel in June 2025 may not have escalated into…

Immigration July 2, 2025

Mexican flags flown during immigration protests bother white people a lot more than other Americans

by Edward D. Vargas, Arizona State University; Jason L. Morín, California State University, Northridge, and Loren Collingwood, University of New Mexico, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with…

Ethics & Morality July 2, 2025

Keeping brain-dead pregnant women on life support raises ethical issues that go beyond abortion politics

by Lindsey Breitwieser, Hollins University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Adriana Smith, a 30-year-old woman from Georgia who had been declared brain-dead in February 2025,…

An orange tabby/white cat held by someone behind and upfront

Pets and Pet Adoption July 1, 2025

“I’m a cat in need of a permanent loving home!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a female orange tabby/white domestic short hair. The following information on this potential…

A tri-color American pit bull terrier looking happy with tongue's out

Pets and Pet Adoption July 1, 2025

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

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a female tri-color American pit bull terrier. The following information on this potential…

Health & Wellness July 1, 2025

In a First, Trump and GOP-Led Congress Prepare To Swell Ranks of U.S. Uninsured

This article by Renuka Rayasam and Sam Whitehead first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Renuka Rayasam and Sam Whitehead June 30, 2025 CLARKESVILLE, Ga. — Last September,…

Arts & Culture July 1, 2025

South Cobb Arts Alliance to present Art at the Avenue in West Cobb

The South Cobb Arts Alliance distributed the following announcement about its juried art exhibit at The Avenue West Cobb: Art at the Avenue 2025 Art at the Avenue exhibit featuring…

Drawing of fireworks bursting colorfully in the air

Festivals July 1, 2025

Independence Day 2025 events in Cobb County

Cobb County posted the following list of Independence Day events across the county on its website: Celebrate Independence Day across Cobb County in 2025 Cobb will light up the skies…

Food and Restaurants July 1, 2025

Shake Shack opens in The Battery Atlanta

By Mark Woolsey A popular and expanding burger restaurant chain has established its first outpost in Cobb County. New York-based Shake Shack threw open the doors Monday at The Battery…

Weather July 1, 2025

Scattered to numerous thunderstorms, some severe, across Georgia Tuesday

Scattered to numerous thunderstorms are expected across north and central Georgia this afternoon and evening, with the potential for damaging wind gusts and localized flash flooding. The National Weather Service…

Weather July 1, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Tuesday, July 1, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts partly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, with a high near 87 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

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Lockheed Martin will hold second quarter earning results conference call July 22

Lockheed Martin will hold second quarter earning results conference call July 22

Student-staffed marketing firm raising success of real-world clients

Scattered storms continue in Georgia, mostly in central portions of the state

Report with photos from the HOPE Family Resource Center Clothing Giveaway

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Wednesday, July 2, 2025

“My name is Penelope, and I’m in need of a loving home!”

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

HHS Eliminates CDC Staff Who Made Sure Birth Control Is Safe for Women at Risk

Iran emerged weakened and vulnerable after war with Israel − and that could mean trouble for country’s ethnic minorities

Mexican flags flown during immigration protests bother white people a lot more than other Americans

Keeping brain-dead pregnant women on life support raises ethical issues that go beyond abortion politics

“I’m a cat in need of a permanent loving home!”

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

In a First, Trump and GOP-Led Congress Prepare To Swell Ranks of U.S. Uninsured

South Cobb Arts Alliance to present Art at the Avenue in West Cobb

Lockheed Martin will hold second quarter earning results conference call July 22

Student-staffed marketing firm raising success of real-world clients

Scattered storms continue in Georgia, mostly in central portions of the state

Report with photos from the HOPE Family Resource Center Clothing Giveaway

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Wednesday, July 2, 2025

“My name is Penelope, and I’m in need of a loving home!”

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

HHS Eliminates CDC Staff Who Made Sure Birth Control Is Safe for Women at Risk

Iran emerged weakened and vulnerable after war with Israel − and that could mean trouble for country’s ethnic minorities

Mexican flags flown during immigration protests bother white people a lot more than other Americans

Keeping brain-dead pregnant women on life support raises ethical issues that go beyond abortion politics

“I’m a cat in need of a permanent loving home!”

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

In a First, Trump and GOP-Led Congress Prepare To Swell Ranks of U.S. Uninsured

South Cobb Arts Alliance to present Art at the Avenue in West Cobb

Independence Day 2025 events in Cobb County

Shake Shack opens in The Battery Atlanta

Scattered to numerous thunderstorms, some severe, across Georgia Tuesday

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Tuesday, July 1, 2025