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Transportation May 12, 2025

Georgia gasoline prices drop; national EV charging rates rise slightly

According to AAA’s weekly report, gasoline prices in Georgia dropped four cents over the past week, reaching an average cost of $2.88 per gallon for regular unleaded. EV charging rates…

Weather May 12, 2025

Georgia could see severe storms, with a chance of isolated tornados

North and central Georgia, including Cobb County, could see severe thunderstorms today, Monday, May 12, with damaging winds being the main threat, though isolated tornadoes and hail are also possible….

Cobb weather May 12: Photo of cloudy skies above a residential street

Weather May 12, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Monday, May 12, 2025

The National Weather Service forecast showers and thunderstorms here in Cobb County on Monday, May 12, 2025, with a high near 77 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

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Health Care May 12, 2025

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from May 2 to May 8

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…

Pets and Pet Adoption May 12, 2025

“My name is Dexter, 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/tan rottweiler. The following information on this potential family member is…

Pets and Pet Adoption May 12, 2025

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

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

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Georgia May 12, 2025

Georgia GOP U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter enters 2026 Senate race after Kemp bows out

by Stanley Dunlap, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] May 9, 2025 Georgia Republican Congressman Buddy Carter announced Thursday that he’ll run for…

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Education May 12, 2025

Can Trump strip Harvard of its charitable status? Scholars of nonprofit law and accounting describe the obstacles in his way

by Philip Hackney, University of Pittsburgh and Brian Mittendorf, The Ohio State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened to…

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Science and Technology May 12, 2025

Science requires ethical oversight – without federal dollars, society’s health and safety are at risk

by Christine Coughlin, Wake Forest University and Nancy M. P. King, Wake Forest University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] As the Trump administration continues to…

Cemeteries May 11, 2025

Collins Springs Cemetery: a small historic cemetery off Atlanta Road

Collins Springs Cemetery (photo by Larry Felton Johnson) [This is an expansion of an article and slideshow we originally published in 2018. We’ve added information and a few photos from…

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Business May 11, 2025

Check out the 42 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County

Here are the 42 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, May 9, 2025 These are only licenses for businesses in unincorporated Cobb County. Cities…

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News Brief May 11, 2025

Earthquake felt in parts of Cobb County

By Mark Woolsey Cobb Countians were startled by an unusual earthquake that rattled several southeastern states just after 9 a.m. Saturday. The 4.1 magnitude temblor was centered about 13 miles…

Weather May 11, 2025

Severe storms, flooding, possible in Georgia Sunday

The National Weather Service has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for north and central Georgia, warning of the potential for flash flooding, strong to severe thunderstorms, and isolated tornadoes through…

Weather May 11, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Sunday, May 11, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Sunday, May 11, 2025, with a high near 68 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…

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Mableton May 10, 2025

Mableton City Council date changed to Monday May 12

Because of a conflict with the State of the County address by Cobb BOC Chairwoman Lisa Cupid at the Riverside EpiCenter, the Mableton City Council meeting has been moved to…

Weather May 10, 2025

Scattered thunderstorms in Georgia expected Saturday through Wednesday

Scattered thunderstorms are expected today and tonight across central Georgia, with potential for strong winds and heavy rainfall extending into next week. The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather…

District 4 Commissioner Monique Sheffield speaks at ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Chattahoochee RiverLands

Cobb County May 10, 2025

Sheffield sworn in at low-key ceremony Friday

Photo above: District 4 Commissioner Monique Sheffield speaks at ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Chattahoochee RiverLands (Larry Johnson/Cobb County Courier) By Mark Woolsey Monique Sheffield is now officially on board for…

Weather May 10, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, May 10, 2025

The National Weather Service forecast showers and thunderstorms here in Cobb County on Saturday, May 10, 2025, with a high near 63 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

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News Brief May 10, 2025

Cleanup on Smyrna partial train derailment continues Friday night

By Mark Woolsey Cleanup work continued into Friday evening at the scene of a partial train derailment in Smyrna. Seventeen cars of a CSX train derailed shortly before 2:30 a.m….

Transportation May 9, 2025

Lanes closed on I-285 in Cobb and Fulton counties Friday overnight

The Georgia Department of Transportation distributed the following notice about overnight lane closures starting Friday evening May 9: Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) contractors will install lane closures on Interstate 285…

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Georgia gasoline prices drop; national EV charging rates rise slightly

Georgia gasoline prices drop; national EV charging rates rise slightly

Georgia could see severe storms, with a chance of isolated tornados

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Monday, May 12, 2025

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from May 2 to May 8

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

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

Georgia GOP U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter enters 2026 Senate race after Kemp bows out

Can Trump strip Harvard of its charitable status? Scholars of nonprofit law and accounting describe the obstacles in his way

Science requires ethical oversight – without federal dollars, society’s health and safety are at risk

Collins Springs Cemetery: a small historic cemetery off Atlanta Road

Check out the 42 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County

Earthquake felt in parts of Cobb County

Severe storms, flooding, possible in Georgia Sunday

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Sunday, May 11, 2025

Mableton City Council date changed to Monday May 12

Scattered thunderstorms in Georgia expected Saturday through Wednesday

Georgia gasoline prices drop; national EV charging rates rise slightly

Georgia could see severe storms, with a chance of isolated tornados

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Monday, May 12, 2025

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from May 2 to May 8

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

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

Georgia GOP U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter enters 2026 Senate race after Kemp bows out

Can Trump strip Harvard of its charitable status? Scholars of nonprofit law and accounting describe the obstacles in his way

Science requires ethical oversight – without federal dollars, society’s health and safety are at risk

Collins Springs Cemetery: a small historic cemetery off Atlanta Road

Check out the 42 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County

Earthquake felt in parts of Cobb County

Severe storms, flooding, possible in Georgia Sunday

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Sunday, May 11, 2025

Mableton City Council date changed to Monday May 12

Scattered thunderstorms in Georgia expected Saturday through Wednesday

Sheffield sworn in at low-key ceremony Friday

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, May 10, 2025

Cleanup on Smyrna partial train derailment continues Friday night

Lanes closed on I-285 in Cobb and Fulton counties Friday overnight