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Health Care November 25, 2024

Public health surveillance, from social media to sewage, spots disease outbreaks early to stop them fast

by John Duah, Auburn University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] A cluster of people talking on social media about their mysterious rashes. A sudden die-off…

Cryptocurrency November 25, 2024

Dogecoin is a joke − so what’s behind its rally?

by Maximilian Brichta, University of Southern California, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Rockets aren’t the only thing Elon Musk is sending into the stratosphere. After…

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Business November 25, 2024

Check out the 38 new business licenses issued by Cobb for the week ending Friday November 22

Here are the 38 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, November 22. These are only licenses for businesses in unincorporated Cobb County. Cities issue…

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Cobb County November 25, 2024

Reports and photos from two Sweetwater Mission food distributions

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following reports with photos from two food distribution events by Sweetwater Mission. Friendship Revival Center food distribution Barry provided the following report about…

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Transportation November 25, 2024

While national gasoline prices declined modestly, Georgia prices remain stuck in neutral

According to AAA’s weekly report, the average gasoline price in Georgia has been stuck at $2.93 per gallon for regular unleaded for the second week in a row. “Despite yet…

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Smyrna November 25, 2024

Smyrna approves $1.7 million purchase of Georgia Power building on Concord Road

By Rebecca Gaunt The Smyrna City Council approved a $1.7 million agreement last week between the Downtown Development Authority and the Piedmont Forrest Corporation to purchase the 2.39-acre property at…

Pets and Pet Adoption November 25, 2024

“My name is Dashiell, and I’m investigating to see if you’d provide a happy home!”

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

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Pets and Pet Adoption November 25, 2024

“My name is Rose, and I’m taking applications for new human companions!”

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

Climate and Weather November 25, 2024

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Monday, November 25, 2024

The National Weather Service forecasts partly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Monday, November 25, 2024, with a high near 70 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly…

Screenshot of new library director Keith Schuermann alongside Cobb County Manager Jackie McMorris

Cobb County November 24, 2024

Cobb commissioners appoint Keith Schuermann new library director

Image above: screenshot of Keith Schuermann and Cobb County Manager Dr. Jackie McMorris from video of the November 21 Board of Commissioners meeting By Mark Woolsey It’s the changing of…

Smyrna Ward 2 meeting feature image: A photo of Smyrna City Hall, a brick building with four tall white wooden columns. An inset map of Smyrna's Ward 2 is in the lower right-hand corner of the image

Smyrna November 24, 2024

Neighborhood meeting for Smyrna Ward 2 residents tomorrow: November 25

Smyrna Ward 2 Councilwoman Latonia Hines will host a neighborhood meeting tomorrow night, Monday, November 25, 2024, from 6 to 8 p.m., at the Reed House, 3080 Atlanta Road, Smyrna,…

Health Care November 24, 2024

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from November 15 to November 21

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…

Climate and Weather November 24, 2024

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Sunday, November 24, 2024

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Sunday, November 24, 2024, with a high near 63 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly clear,…

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Education November 23, 2024

What would it mean if President-elect Trump dismantled the US Department of Education?

by Kevin Welner, University of Colorado Boulder, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] In her role as former chief executive of World Wrestling Entertainment, Linda McMahon…

Education November 23, 2024

Fast fashion may seem cheap, but it’s taking a costly toll on the planet − and on millions of young customers

by Paula M. Carbone, University of Southern California, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Fast fashion is everywhere – in just about every mall, in the…

Health Care cost November 23, 2024

Doctor’s bills often come with sticker shock for patients − but health insurance could be reinvented to provide costs upfront

by Michal Horný, UMass Amherst, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] You have scheduled an appointment with a health care provider, but no matter how hard…

Opinion November 23, 2024

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Public health surveillance, from social media to sewage, spots disease outbreaks early to stop them fast

Public health surveillance, from social media to sewage, spots disease outbreaks early to stop them fast

Dogecoin is a joke − so what’s behind its rally?

Check out the 38 new business licenses issued by Cobb for the week ending Friday November 22

Reports and photos from two Sweetwater Mission food distributions

While national gasoline prices declined modestly, Georgia prices remain stuck in neutral

Smyrna approves $1.7 million purchase of Georgia Power building on Concord Road

“My name is Dashiell, and I’m investigating to see if you’d provide a happy home!”

“My name is Rose, and I’m taking applications for new human companions!”

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Monday, November 25, 2024

Cobb commissioners appoint Keith Schuermann new library director

Neighborhood meeting for Smyrna Ward 2 residents tomorrow: November 25

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from November 15 to November 21

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Sunday, November 24, 2024

What would it mean if President-elect Trump dismantled the US Department of Education?

Fast fashion may seem cheap, but it’s taking a costly toll on the planet − and on millions of young customers

Public health surveillance, from social media to sewage, spots disease outbreaks early to stop them fast

Dogecoin is a joke − so what’s behind its rally?

Check out the 38 new business licenses issued by Cobb for the week ending Friday November 22

Reports and photos from two Sweetwater Mission food distributions

While national gasoline prices declined modestly, Georgia prices remain stuck in neutral

Smyrna approves $1.7 million purchase of Georgia Power building on Concord Road

“My name is Dashiell, and I’m investigating to see if you’d provide a happy home!”

“My name is Rose, and I’m taking applications for new human companions!”

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Monday, November 25, 2024

Cobb commissioners appoint Keith Schuermann new library director

Neighborhood meeting for Smyrna Ward 2 residents tomorrow: November 25

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from November 15 to November 21

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Sunday, November 24, 2024

What would it mean if President-elect Trump dismantled the US Department of Education?

Fast fashion may seem cheap, but it’s taking a costly toll on the planet − and on millions of young customers

Doctor’s bills often come with sticker shock for patients − but health insurance could be reinvented to provide costs upfront

Bookman: Trump deportations, tariffs will stifle Georgia’s farming and tax-subsidized EV industries

Georgians With Disabilities Are Still Being Institutionalized, Despite Federal Oversight

Shooting on Franklin Gateway in Marietta leaves one dead