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 few weeks ago we…
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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 few weeks ago we…
PHOTO ABOVE: KSU President Kathy S. Schwaig and Scrappy, KSU’s costumed owl mascot [This article by Travis Highfield with photos by Matt Yung first appeared on the Kennesaw State University…
The National Weather Service forecasts partly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Thursday, July 23, 2026, with a high near 90 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…
The Cobb Chamber announced it will host its next Business After Hours networking event on Wednesday, Aug. 12, at Comcast Cable Communications, bringing together local business leaders and professionals for…
A Flood Watch remains in effect for portions of north Georgia as multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected through tonight and into the weekend. Heavy rainfall could lead…
This article by Katheryn Houghton and Arthur Allen first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Jul 22, 2026 HAMILTON, Mont. — The Trump administration has stepped up arrests…
by Nada Hassanein, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] July 21, 2026 A federal commission voted Tuesday in favor of a Trump administration…
by Amelia Twyman, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] July 21, 2026 WASHINGTON — Democrats in Congress are pushing back against a proposed…
Rep. Lucy McBath, of Georgia’s 6th U.S. Congressional District, announced that CobbWorks Inc. has been awarded a $1.5 million federal grant through the U.S. Department of Labor’s YouthBuild program to…
by Jason M. Blazakis, Middlebury College, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The State Department on July 16, 2026, hosted what officials billed as a ministerial…
by Gina Perez, Oberlin College and Conservatory, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Hundreds of thousands of Haitians in the U.S. are living in uncertain times….
by Destenie Nock, Carnegie Mellon University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Across the U.S., it’s a hot summer, and electricity prices are high. Various public…
The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a female gold/blonde German shepherd dog. The following information on this potential family…
The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a male tabby domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…
By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College As America celebrated its 250th anniversary, this country got a rude shock. Polls from the respected Pew Research Center showed…
Georgia’s Open Meetings Act requires most meetings of state and local government bodies to be open to the public. The law is designed to promote transparency by giving residents the…
By Larry Felton Johnson In order for Cobb County residents to fully participate in the civic life of the county, knowing what government officials are doing is critical. Luckily Georgia…
The National Weather Service forecasts partly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, with a high near 91 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…
The following road and lane closures are currently active and listed on the Cobb County DOT website. To expand the map for a particular roadway, click on the legend to…
Scattered thunderstorms, heavy rainfall, and localized flash flooding are expected across north and central Georgia today through the weekend, according to the National Weather Service. The greatest storm coverage is…
