Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Tuesday, June 23, 2026
The National Weather Service forecasts mostly cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, with a high near 81 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly…
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Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Chattahoochee Tech Receives Dollar General Literacy Foundation Grant to Expand Adult Education Workforce Training
Marietta seeks applicants for Board of Lights and Water board seat
Indiana Takes On Powerful Hospitals by Capping Prices They Charge Employers
Democrats block local tax referendums as Georgia lawmakers clash over affordability
Without new state funding, Georgia domestic violence, sexual assault programs brace for the worst
Americans keep voting for scandal‑prone candidates because they just don’t want the other party to win
In deep‑red Idaho, even Republicans break with Trump on farm labor
Anyone can fake a scientific image with AI, tricking even academic journals – and undermining trust in science
How much do you know about Kennesaw State University (Part 2)? take the quiz and find out
Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from June 12 to June 18
“My name is Knight. Are you here to adopt me?”
Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Tuesday, June 23, 2026
The National Weather Service forecasts mostly cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, with a high near 81 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly…
Chattahoochee Tech Receives Dollar General Literacy Foundation Grant to Expand Adult Education Workforce Training
Chattahoochee Technical College has been awarded a $9,045 grant from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation to support its Adult Education program’s Early Childhood Care and Education Integrated Education and Training…
Marietta seeks applicants for Board of Lights and Water board seat
The Marietta City Council is accepting applications to fill the non-resident/business member position on the Marietta Board of Lights and Water Board of Directors, city officials announced. The position will…
Indiana Takes On Powerful Hospitals by Capping Prices They Charge Employers
This article by Phil Galewitz and Samantha Liss first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Jun 22, 2026 Tired of watching its employers struggle to afford the cost…
Democrats block local tax referendums as Georgia lawmakers clash over affordability
by Jill Nolin, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] June 20, 2026 House Republicans are attempting to pass a wave of local property…
Without new state funding, Georgia domestic violence, sexual assault programs brace for the worst
by Ellie Fivas, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] June 22, 2026 The two dozen beds at the Haven, a domestic violence shelter…
Americans keep voting for scandal‑prone candidates because they just don’t want the other party to win
by Charlie Hunt, Boise State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Every election cycle sees its share of controversial, scandal-plagued candidates running for office. But…
In deep‑red Idaho, even Republicans break with Trump on farm labor
by Lisa Meierotto, Boise State University; Matthew May, Boise State University, and Rebecca Som Castellano, Boise State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Under the…
Anyone can fake a scientific image with AI, tricking even academic journals – and undermining trust in science
by Nan Li, University of Wisconsin-Madison, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] A photograph of Earth glowing in deep space, the Moon’s cratered horizon stretching across…
How much do you know about Kennesaw State University (Part 2)? take the quiz and find out
By Larry Felton Johnson Kennesaw State University (KSU) grew from a junior college at its founding in the 1960s, to the third-largest university in Georgia. A couple of weeks ago…
Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from June 12 to June 18
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…
“My name is Knight. 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 male blonde/white American pit bull terrier. The following information on this potential…
“I’m a kitty 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 tabby/calico domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…
Georgia gas prices continue to fall over past week
In keeping with the trend of the past few weeks, gasoline prices in both Georgia and nationally fell over the past seven days. According to the AAA fuel price web…
Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Monday, June 22, 2026
The National Weather Service forecasts partly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Monday, June 22, 2026, with a high near 88 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…
Severe Thunderstorms Possible Across North Georgia Tonight
Strong to severe thunderstorms could impact parts of north and central Georgia this evening and early overnight, with the potential for damaging wind gusts, frequent lightning, heavy rainfall, and localized…
How much do you know about Lockheed Martin’s Marietta plant? take the quiz and find out
By Larry Felton Johnson Lockheed Martin is not only a major employer in Cobb County, it’s also America’s largest defense contractor. The quiz below (with links to where you can…
Acworth Reports Cyberattack on City Systems
By Mark Woolsey The City of Acworth says it was the victim of a cybersecurity attack earlier this month. City officials saying in a news release the incident happened on…
Lockheed Martin’s Air Force Plant 6 Celebrates 75 Years in Marietta
Photo above: A crowd gathers around the massive Lockheed Martin C-5 at the 75th anniversary of the Marietta Air Force Plant 6 (Larry Felton Johnson/Cobb County Courier) By Larry Felton…
Scattered Thunderstorms Expected Today in Central Georgia Today, North Georgia Tomorrow
Scattered thunderstorms are expected across central Georgia this afternoon and evening, with the potential for gusty winds, frequent lightning, and heavy rainfall. Storm chances will continue through much of the…