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“My name is Tug, and I’m REALLY HAPPY TO MEET YOU!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is a male black/brown German shepherd. The following information on this potential family member is…

A grey cat inside a cage looking outside

Pets and Pet Adoption November 22, 2024

“I’m Truesdale. I understand you need a cat. I’m a cat and I’m taking applications for a new family”

The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is a male grey domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family member…

Kennesaw State University researcher Todd Pierson in white lab coat, leaning against counter in biology lab

Biology November 22, 2024

Kennesaw State researcher earns NSF grant to study urban amphibians, create undergraduate research opportunities

Todd Pierson — photo by Matt Yung This article by Dave Shelles was first published on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission. A Kennesaw State University researcher recently…

photo of Cobb Superior Court building from the front with a blue sky with clouds in the background

Cobb County November 22, 2024

Man gets life without parole for deadly Acworth home invasion

Cobb County Superior Court Judge Angela Z. Brown sentenced Rodney Jacob Sanders, 26, to life without the possibility of parole in connection with the death of an Acworth man during…

Retired Sgt. Ronnie Kite poses with retired drug dog K-9 Krush, a black lab

Cobb County November 22, 2024

Police K-9 Krush retires for a life of fun and leisure

All photos by Larry Felton Johnson By Larry Felton Johnson We all deserve a chance to retire after a life of nose to the grindstone, even if that nose is…

Cobb County November 22, 2024

UPDATE: missing teen Tatiana Morse was found, and is safe

UPDATE: The Cobb County Sheriff’s Office wrote: “We are pleased to share that Tatiana Morse has been found and is safe.” The Cobb County Sheriff’s Office requested public help in…

Climate and Weather November 22, 2024

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Friday, November 22, 2024

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny here in Cobb County on Friday, November 22, 2024, with a high near 49 degrees. What you will read in this article The extended…

Poster of Adrian Gary. The text is the same information in the body of the article

Cobb County November 22, 2024

Cobb Sheriff’s Office seeks public help in locating missing 13-year-old Adrian Gary

The Cobb County Sheriff’s Office seeks the public’s help in locating missing teen Adrian Gary, last seen Sunday. Name: Adrian GaryAge: 13 years oldDescription: 5’3″ tall, weighing 143 lbs, with brown eyes and…

A product recall stamp along with a warning triangle and drawing of micro-organisms

Food Safety November 22, 2024

72,240 pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry products recalled for possible listeria contamination

Due to possible listeria contamination, South Carolina-based Yu Shang Food recalled approximately 72,240 pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry products, which were shipped nationwide. [Editor’s note: as a result of…

Cobb County November 21, 2024

14-year-old arrested in connection with Allatoona High hoax call that triggered lockdown

Officer Aaron Wilson of the Cobb County Police Department announced in a public information release that a 14-year-old male student was arrested and charged following a hoax that triggered a…

A Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightening II fighter jet in flight

Business November 21, 2024

Romania plans to purchase 32 Lockheed Martin F-35s

Photo of F-35 in flight courtesy of Lockheed Martin Lockheed Martin announced in a press release that Romania plans to purchase 32 Lockheed Martin 5th Generation F-35 Lightning II aircraft…

Music November 21, 2024

Marietta-based GSO announces its Holiday Pops concert

Photo courtesy of Georgia Symphony Orchestra The Marietta-based Georgia Symphony Orchestra released the following announcement about its upcoming Holiday Pops concert: Georgia Symphony Orchestra Continues a Treasured Marietta Holiday Tradition…

Doorway to magistrate court, the court which conducts eviction hearings

Justice November 21, 2024

Three judges appointed to Cobb Magistrate Court

Cobb Chief Magistrate Brendan Murphy announced the appointment of three magistrate judges to the bench. Norman Barnett and Mellori Lumpkin-Dawson were appointed and Murphy re-appointed Judge Jennifer Inmon to serve…

Product recalls November 21, 2024

167,277 pounds of ground beef products recalled for possible E Coli contamination

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced yesterday that Wolverine Packing Co. has recalled approximately 167,277 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated…

Pets and Pet Adoption November 21, 2024

“My name is Denver, and I need a loving home and family!”

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

Pets and Pet Adoption November 21, 2024

“My name is Bluey, and the people here say I’m a dachshund mix”

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is a female blonde dachshund. The following information on this potential family member is copied…

Climate and Weather November 21, 2024

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Thursday, November 21, 2024

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny here in Cobb County on Thursday, November 21, 2024, with a high near 53 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be clear, with an…

Climate and Weather November 21, 2024

Much cooler weather to descend on north and central Georgia Thursday Nov 21

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia for Thursday, November 21. Much cooler air and gusty wind…

Group photo from the Smyrna Council COTY ceremony: (l to r): Betsy Madrerohon of Capital City Bank, Derek Norton the Mayor of Smyrna, Rose Diggs the 2024 Smyrna Citizen of the Year, Andrew Walker 2024 Smyrna Area Council Director, Michele Howard of the Cobb Chamber, and Ron King of Capital City Bank

Smyrna November 21, 2024

Rose Diggs named Smyrna Area Council Citizen of the Year

Photo above courtesy of Cobb Chamber (l to r): Betsy Madrerohon of Capital City Bank, Derek Norton the Mayor of Smyrna, Rose Diggs the 2024 Smyrna Citizen of the Year,…

U.S. Congress November 20, 2024

Trump’s agenda will face hurdles in Congress, despite the Republican ‘trifecta’ of winning the House, Senate and White House

by Charlie Hunt, Boise State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Beginning in January 2025, Republicans in Washington will achieve what’s commonly known as a…

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“My name is Tug, and I’m REALLY HAPPY TO MEET YOU!”

“My name is Tug, and I’m REALLY HAPPY TO MEET YOU!”

“I’m Truesdale. I understand you need a cat. I’m a cat and I’m taking applications for a new family”

Kennesaw State researcher earns NSF grant to study urban amphibians, create undergraduate research opportunities

Man gets life without parole for deadly Acworth home invasion

Police K-9 Krush retires for a life of fun and leisure

UPDATE: missing teen Tatiana Morse was found, and is safe

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Friday, November 22, 2024

Cobb Sheriff’s Office seeks public help in locating missing 13-year-old Adrian Gary

72,240 pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry products recalled for possible listeria contamination

14-year-old arrested in connection with Allatoona High hoax call that triggered lockdown

Romania plans to purchase 32 Lockheed Martin F-35s

Marietta-based GSO announces its Holiday Pops concert

Three judges appointed to Cobb Magistrate Court

167,277 pounds of ground beef products recalled for possible E Coli contamination

“My name is Denver, and I need a loving home and family!”

“My name is Bluey, and the people here say I’m a dachshund mix”

“My name is Tug, and I’m REALLY HAPPY TO MEET YOU!”

“I’m Truesdale. I understand you need a cat. I’m a cat and I’m taking applications for a new family”

Kennesaw State researcher earns NSF grant to study urban amphibians, create undergraduate research opportunities

Man gets life without parole for deadly Acworth home invasion

Police K-9 Krush retires for a life of fun and leisure

UPDATE: missing teen Tatiana Morse was found, and is safe

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Friday, November 22, 2024

Cobb Sheriff’s Office seeks public help in locating missing 13-year-old Adrian Gary

72,240 pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry products recalled for possible listeria contamination

14-year-old arrested in connection with Allatoona High hoax call that triggered lockdown

Romania plans to purchase 32 Lockheed Martin F-35s

Marietta-based GSO announces its Holiday Pops concert

Three judges appointed to Cobb Magistrate Court

167,277 pounds of ground beef products recalled for possible E Coli contamination

“My name is Denver, and I need a loving home and family!”

“My name is Bluey, and the people here say I’m a dachshund mix”

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Thursday, November 21, 2024

Much cooler weather to descend on north and central Georgia Thursday Nov 21

Rose Diggs named Smyrna Area Council Citizen of the Year

Trump’s agenda will face hurdles in Congress, despite the Republican ‘trifecta’ of winning the House, Senate and White House