The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Saturday, August 8, 2026, with a high near 91 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…
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The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Saturday, August 8, 2026, with a high near 91 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…
Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected across north and central Georgia Saturday afternoon and evening, with gusty winds, frequent lightning and locally heavy rainfall possible. Isolated flash flooding may also…
This article by Rachel Spears and Aneri Pattani first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Aug 7, 2026 For years, Washington, D.C., has paid for Medicaid — the…
by Ariana Figueroa, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] August 6, 2026 WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Thursday signed two executive orders…
by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] August 6, 2026 The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services plans to roll…
by Stephen F. Pires, Florida International University; Dylan Spencer, Georgia Southern University; Juan Del Rio, Florida International University, and Rob T. Guerette, Florida International University, [This article first appeared in…
by Sarah Webber, University of Dayton, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Funding and planning for the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of…
by James M. Thomas, University of Mississippi, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] “Look around.” “Pay attention.” “Be mindful of where you are and who you…
Education is a critical part of the civic life of any county or city, from K-12 to higher education. But how much do you know about Cobb’s education system? There…
The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a female chocolate labrador retriever. The following information on this potential family member…
The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a female grey tabby/white domestic short hair. The following information on this potential…
[This article by Dave Shelles first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] Kennesaw State University has named accomplished nursing educator and healthcare leader Tracy Fasolino, Ph.D.,…
By Mark Woolsey Both Cobb County and Marietta City Schools are expressing satisfaction with the latest round of Georgia Milestones assessments, with Cobb officials saying the end of grade assessment…
Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected across north and central Georgia Friday afternoon and evening, with gusty winds, frequent lightning and locally heavy rainfall possible. Isolated flash flooding may also…
The National Weather Service forecasts partly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Friday, August 7, 2026, with a high near 89 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…
The City of Kennesaw announced that Smith-Gilbert Gardens will host its annual fundraising event, Harvest Gathering: A Garden-to-Table Dining Experience, on Sunday, Oct. 4, offering guests an evening of seasonal…
The Georgia Department of Transportation distributed the following press release about this weekend’s full closure of I-285 from South Atlanta Road to Paces Ferry Road beginning Friday evening. The stretch…
Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about the City of Austell’s National Night Out: We appreciate the City of Austell for hosting their National Night Out…
This article by Katheryn Houghton first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Aug 6, 2026 MISSOULA, Mont. — Tywon Pugh has seizures that make it hard to find…
by Sam Gauntt, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] August 6, 2026 WASHINGTON — The deployment of National Guard troops hailing from all…
