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Mableton December 21, 2024

Why was Six Flags built in Cobb County?

[We’re reworking and republishing some of the articles published in the Cobb County Courier in its earlier years. This was originally published in 2017, which was the 50th anniversary of…

A drawing on the Georgia map with things representing taxes at the center: a sheet titled "Tax," three stacks of gold coins, a credit card and a percent sign

Cobb County December 21, 2024

What decisions do Cobb and its cities face about the new Georgia tax law?

This is the second of a four-part series about changes to Georgia’s property tax laws that will go into effect January 1, 2025. Follow this link to read part one….

The boardwalk trail at the beginning of the Chatthoochee RiverLands trailhead in Mableton, adjacent to Discovery Park

Chattahoochee RiverLands December 21, 2024

A walk along the Chattahoochee RiverLands trail in Mableton

By Larry Felton Johnson Yesterday afternoon I walked along the Chattahoochee RiverLands trail adjacent to Discovery Park in Mableton. I didn’t cover the entire distance, but I made a video…

Cobb County December 21, 2024

Tahnicia Phillips sworn in as Cobb Clerk of State Court

Tahnicia Phillips was sworn in as Cobb’s Clerk of the State Court. Phillips, a Democrat, defeated incumbent Republican Robin Bishop in November’s general election, garnering 52.21 percent of the vote….

Climate and Weather December 21, 2024

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Saturday, December 21, 2024

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Saturday, December 21, 2024, with a high near 45 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be clear, with…

Smyrna City Hall with an inset map of the location. The building is brick, with four large white columns at a portico

Smyrna December 20, 2024

Smyrna’s purchase of First Baptist Church property closes

The sale of the Smyrna First Baptist Church building and its nine-acre property on Church Street to the City of Smyrna has closed, and a new location for the church’s…

Three people gathered around a wall-board with various business and industry symbols including gears and charts

Cobb County December 20, 2024

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta CEO to speak at next Cobb Chamber Marquee Monday

The Cobb Chamber’s 2025 Marquee Monday series will begin on January 13 at the Coca-Cola Roxy, 800 Battery Ave SE #500, Atlanta, GA 30339. Donna Hyland, President and CEO of Children’s…

Justice December 20, 2024

What does the US attorney general actually do? A law professor explains

by Jennifer Selin, Arizona State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Shortly after former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz withdrew from consideration to serve as U.S….

Drawing of a row of four gunshot holes in a surface

Gun violence December 20, 2024

3D-printed guns, like the one allegedly used to kill a health care CEO, are a growing threat in the US and around the world

by Nir Kshetri, University of North Carolina – Greensboro, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Police investigating the shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on Dec….

outline of a human head with drawing of brain visible

Psychology December 20, 2024

A nation exhausted: The neuroscience of why Americans are tuning out politics

by Arash Javanbakht, Wayne State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] “I am definitely not following the news anymore,” one patient told me when I…

Justice December 20, 2024

Appeals court disqualifies Fulton DA Fani Willis from prosecuting Georgia Trump case

by Stanley Dunlap, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] December 19, 2024 This post was updated 6:30 p.m. Dec. 19 to include more…

The "Star of Life" symbol represents medicine and health care. Three rectangles are arranged in a radial pattern to form a sort of abstract star shape, with a snake coiled around a staff superimposed on the center.

Health Care cost December 20, 2024

He Went in for a Colonoscopy. The Hospital Charged $19,000 for Two.

This article by Harris Meyer first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Harris Meyer December 19, 2024 Tom Contos is an avid runner. When he started experiencing rectal…

A schoolhouse with books superimposed on the front

Opinion December 20, 2024

Bookman: Wealthy school voucher supporters send disapproving taxpayers the bill

by Jay Bookman, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] December 19, 2024 School vouchers are unpopular. They are unpopular with liberal voters. They…

A Lockheed Martin C-130J turboprop airlifter in flight

Business December 20, 2024

Second of eight C-130Js delivered to air reserve base in Ohio

This image of the C-130J in flight was provided courtesy of Lockheed Martin, from the press galleries on their website The second of eight Lockheed Martin C-130J-30 Super Hercules aircraft,…

Marietta December 20, 2024

Marietta’s HR awarded Large City Agency Award of Excellence

The City of Marietta announced on its website that its Human Resources and Risk Management Department has been awarded the Large City Agency Award of Excellence by the Georgia Local…

Pets and Pet Adoption December 20, 2024

“My name is Bella, and I’m anxious to find a loving home!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a female tan/buff chow chow. The following information on this potential family member…

A black/white cat inside a cage, looking shocked

Pets and Pet Adoption December 20, 2024

“My name is Bright Burn, and I’m very happy to meet you!”

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

Climate and Weather December 20, 2024

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Friday, December 20, 2024

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Friday, December 20, 2024, with a high near 52 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be partly…

A row of Kennesaw Police Department cruisers with multifamily buildings past a black metal fence

Kennesaw December 20, 2024

Kennesaw extends contract for police surveillance platform

By Rebecca Gaunt The Kennesaw City Council approved a contract extension through 2030 with Axon Enterprises, Inc. for use of a platform which allows law enforcement to integrate and access…

Science and Technology December 19, 2024

Listening for the right radio signals could be an effective way to track small drones

by Iain Boyd, University of Colorado Boulder, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The recent spate of unidentified drone sightings in the U.S., including some near…

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Why was Six Flags built in Cobb County?

Why was Six Flags built in Cobb County?

What decisions do Cobb and its cities face about the new Georgia tax law?

A walk along the Chattahoochee RiverLands trail in Mableton

Tahnicia Phillips sworn in as Cobb Clerk of State Court

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Saturday, December 21, 2024

Smyrna’s purchase of First Baptist Church property closes

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta CEO to speak at next Cobb Chamber Marquee Monday

What does the US attorney general actually do? A law professor explains

3D-printed guns, like the one allegedly used to kill a health care CEO, are a growing threat in the US and around the world

A nation exhausted: The neuroscience of why Americans are tuning out politics

Appeals court disqualifies Fulton DA Fani Willis from prosecuting Georgia Trump case

He Went in for a Colonoscopy. The Hospital Charged $19,000 for Two.

Bookman: Wealthy school voucher supporters send disapproving taxpayers the bill

Second of eight C-130Js delivered to air reserve base in Ohio

Marietta’s HR awarded Large City Agency Award of Excellence

“My name is Bella, and I’m anxious to find a loving home!”

Why was Six Flags built in Cobb County?

What decisions do Cobb and its cities face about the new Georgia tax law?

A walk along the Chattahoochee RiverLands trail in Mableton

Tahnicia Phillips sworn in as Cobb Clerk of State Court

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Saturday, December 21, 2024

Smyrna’s purchase of First Baptist Church property closes

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta CEO to speak at next Cobb Chamber Marquee Monday

What does the US attorney general actually do? A law professor explains

3D-printed guns, like the one allegedly used to kill a health care CEO, are a growing threat in the US and around the world

A nation exhausted: The neuroscience of why Americans are tuning out politics

Appeals court disqualifies Fulton DA Fani Willis from prosecuting Georgia Trump case

He Went in for a Colonoscopy. The Hospital Charged $19,000 for Two.

Bookman: Wealthy school voucher supporters send disapproving taxpayers the bill

Second of eight C-130Js delivered to air reserve base in Ohio

Marietta’s HR awarded Large City Agency Award of Excellence

“My name is Bella, and I’m anxious to find a loving home!”

“My name is Bright Burn, and I’m very happy to meet you!”

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Friday, December 20, 2024

Kennesaw extends contract for police surveillance platform

Listening for the right radio signals could be an effective way to track small drones