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Marietta September 17, 2025

Marietta announces route of Thursday funeral procession for fallen firefighter

The City of Marietta announced on its website that a route has been chosen for the funeral procession for DeKalb County Master Firefighter Preston Fant, who died in the line…

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Pets and Pet Adoption September 17, 2025

“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 tortoiseshell domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…

A tan/white shepherd with a colorful scarf, standing on a grass

Pets and Pet Adoption September 17, 2025

“My name is Piper, 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 tan/white shepherd. The following information on this potential family member is…

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Cobb County September 17, 2025

Cobb communications team wins national awards

Cobb County’s Communications Department won four Savvy Awards during the annual conference of the City-County Communications & Marketing Association (3CMA), held in Las Vegas. According to the county’s news release:…

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Mableton September 17, 2025

Mableton Mayor Owens: homicide death of Pebblebrook student a “heartbreaking loss”

Mableton Mayor Michael Owens calls the killing of Pebblebrook High School student David Daniel a “heartbreaking loss.” Cobb County Police responded to an address on Milam Creek Road shortly after…

Weather September 17, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Wednesday, September 17, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, with a high near 86 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

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

Weather September 17, 2025

Isolated thunderstorms possible in north Georgia Wednesday through Monday

A few isolated thunderstorms could develop across North Georgia, according to the National Weather Service. The risk of widespread hazardous weather remains low through early next week. The National Weather…

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Health & Wellness September 17, 2025

RFK Jr.’s Vaccine Panel Expected To Recommend Delaying Hepatitis B Shot for Children

This article by Jackie Fortiér first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Jackie Fortiér September 16, 2025 A key federal vaccine advisory panel whose members were recently replaced…

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Science & Technology September 17, 2025

NIH grant cuts throw science into a ‘downward spiral,’ researchers and advocates say

by Alander Rocha, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] September 16, 2025 When Geza Kogler, a former professor at Kennesaw State University, lost…

Health & Wellness September 17, 2025

Beauty sleep isn’t a myth – a sleep medicine expert explains how rest keeps your skin healthy and youthful

by Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse, University of Pittsburgh, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Have you ever woken up after a night of poor sleep, glanced in the…

Health & Wellness September 17, 2025

Harm-reduction vending machines offer free naloxone, pregnancy tests and hygiene kits

by Alice Zhang, Penn State and Jennifer Murphy, Penn State, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] In the lobby of the YMCA in Reading, Pennsylvania, stands…

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Gun violence September 17, 2025

2 shootings, 2 states, minutes apart − a trauma psychiatrist explains how exposure to shootings changes all of us

by Arash Javanbakht, Wayne State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] On Sept. 10, 2025, the nation’s attention was riveted by the fatal shooting of…

Georgia Bureau of Investigation September 16, 2025

Mableton resident promoted to Manager of GBI Trace Evidence section

Kimberly Jewett, a resident of Mableton, was promoted to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation’s Trace Evidence Section manager. She began her career in 2009 as a scientist in the Trace…

Pets and Pet Adoption September 16, 2025

“My name is Cali, 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 calico domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…

A black/brown Rottweiler with a pink scarf and tongue's out

Pets and Pet Adoption September 16, 2025

“My name is Reese. 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 black/brown Rottweiler. The following information on this potential family member is…

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Cobb County School District September 16, 2025

Some Cobb educators face disciplinary action over social media posts about the killing of Charlie Kirk

By Mark Woolsey An apparently small group of Cobb County educators faces disciplinary action after allegedly making inflammatory statements on social media regarding slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk. In a…

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new business September 16, 2025

Only one new entry on last week’s new business listings for Cobb County

Only one new business was on the listing posted by Cobb County for the week ending Friday, September 12, 2025, the Georgia Transplant Foundation, a nonprofit. The listing was published…

Weather September 16, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Tuesday, September 16, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, with a high near 85 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

Weather September 16, 2025

Isolated thunderstorms expected in metro Atlanta & N. GA between noon and 9 p.m. Tuesday

Isolated thunderstorms are expected to develop in north Georgia today between noon and 9 p.m., with additional chances later in the week. The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather…

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Economy September 16, 2025

Even professional economists can’t escape political bias

by Aeimit Lakdawala, Wake Forest University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Republican-leaning economists tend to predict stronger economic growth when a Republican is president than…

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Marietta announces route of Thursday funeral procession for fallen firefighter

Marietta announces route of Thursday funeral procession for fallen firefighter

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

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

Cobb communications team wins national awards

Mableton Mayor Owens: homicide death of Pebblebrook student a “heartbreaking loss”

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Isolated thunderstorms possible in north Georgia Wednesday through Monday

RFK Jr.’s Vaccine Panel Expected To Recommend Delaying Hepatitis B Shot for Children

NIH grant cuts throw science into a ‘downward spiral,’ researchers and advocates say

Beauty sleep isn’t a myth – a sleep medicine expert explains how rest keeps your skin healthy and youthful

Harm-reduction vending machines offer free naloxone, pregnancy tests and hygiene kits

2 shootings, 2 states, minutes apart − a trauma psychiatrist explains how exposure to shootings changes all of us

Mableton resident promoted to Manager of GBI Trace Evidence section

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

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

Some Cobb educators face disciplinary action over social media posts about the killing of Charlie Kirk

Marietta announces route of Thursday funeral procession for fallen firefighter

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

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

Cobb communications team wins national awards

Mableton Mayor Owens: homicide death of Pebblebrook student a “heartbreaking loss”

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Isolated thunderstorms possible in north Georgia Wednesday through Monday

RFK Jr.’s Vaccine Panel Expected To Recommend Delaying Hepatitis B Shot for Children

NIH grant cuts throw science into a ‘downward spiral,’ researchers and advocates say

Beauty sleep isn’t a myth – a sleep medicine expert explains how rest keeps your skin healthy and youthful

Harm-reduction vending machines offer free naloxone, pregnancy tests and hygiene kits

2 shootings, 2 states, minutes apart − a trauma psychiatrist explains how exposure to shootings changes all of us

Mableton resident promoted to Manager of GBI Trace Evidence section

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

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

Some Cobb educators face disciplinary action over social media posts about the killing of Charlie Kirk

Only one new entry on last week’s new business listings for Cobb County

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Tuesday, September 16, 2025

Isolated thunderstorms expected in metro Atlanta & N. GA between noon and 9 p.m. Tuesday

Even professional economists can’t escape political bias