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Smyrna February 5, 2025

Smyrna Hero Dinner Gala to benefit Smyrna Public Safety Foundation

The Smyrna Public Safety Foundation submitted the following news release announcing its Smyrna Hero Dinner Gala: Tickets are now on sale for a dinner fundraiser that will benefit the Smyrna…

Quiz of the Week February 5, 2025

Cobb Courier Quiz: How much do you know about Smyrna?

The City of Smyrna is one of the largest and most economically vibrant cities in Cobb County. But how much do you know about it? We’ve posted a quiz, and…

Pets and Pet Adoption February 5, 2025

“I’m Buffy, and I am a very large kitty 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 male blonde domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…

Pets and Pet Adoption February 5, 2025

“I’m Jasper, and I’m all ready to go home with you!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a male tri-color terrier. The following information on this potential family member is…

Art February 5, 2025

Rep. McBath launches art competition for high school students in the Sixth District

U.S. Representative Lucy McBath has launched her 2025 Congressional Art Competition for high school students in Georgia’s Sixth Congressional District. The high schools within her congressional district in Cobb County…

Photo of Dr. Ramazan Aygun of Kennesaw State University

Education February 5, 2025

Building the future of STEM research: High-speed networking and data infrastructure at Kennesaw State

[The following article by Alyssa Ozment first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission; the photo above is by Darnell Wilburn] Scientific discovery increasingly depends on the…

Climate and Weather February 5, 2025

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Wednesday, February 5, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts partly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, with a high near 68 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly…

A suburban street with houses obscured by fog

Climate and Weather February 5, 2025

Patchy dense fog; possible isolated storms across north and central GA Wednesday

The National Weather Service warned of patchy dense fog in Cobb County and other north and central Georgia counties on Wednesday morning, February 5. The fog should burn off by…

National February 4, 2025

Musk’s inauguration salute is not the only apparent fascist signal from Trump’s administration

by Matthew Kriner, Middlebury Institute of International Studies, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Once again, a presidential administration headed by Donald Trump is in the…

National February 4, 2025

Trump’s Project 2025 agenda caps decades-long resistance to 20th century progressive reform

by Colin Gordon, University of Iowa, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] For much of the 20th century, efforts to remake government were driven by a…

Health Care February 4, 2025

Your environment affects how well your medications work − identifying exactly how could make medicine better

by Gary W. Miller, Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Your genes play a major role in determining your…

An electric vehicle charging station on Riverside Parkway, a moving tractor-trailer visible on the roadway.

Georgia February 4, 2025

Courts protect Biden’s clean energy policies and Georgia EV jobs from Trump’s ax – for now

by Stanley Dunlap, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] February 3, 2025 The beginning of President Donald Trump’s second term at the White…

Music February 4, 2025

GSO gets grant for youth music education and performance

The Marietta-based Georgia Symphony Orchestra submitted the following news release about a grant to support youth music education and performance programs: The Georgia Symphony Orchestra is proud to announce it…

Pets and Pet Adoption February 4, 2025

“My name is Isis, and I’ll behave like a goddess in your home!”

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

Pets and Pet Adoption February 4, 2025

“I’m Coco, and you can see how eager I am to get to know you!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a female tri-color shepherd. The following information on this potential family member is…

Climate and Weather February 4, 2025

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Tuesday, February 4, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, with a high near 73 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be partly…

Weather February 4, 2025

Patchy, dense fog across portions of Georgia Tuesday through late morning

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook due to patchy dense fog across central Georgia on Tuesday, February 4. Cobb County and other metro Atlanta counties were also…

Education February 3, 2025

Kennesaw State researcher receives American Heart Association grant to study heart valve disease

[This article by Raynard Churchwell first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] Kennesaw State University mechanical engineering professor Philippe Sucosky has earned a prestigious American Heart Association (AHA)…

A sidewalk lined with storefronts in The Battery

Cumberland February 3, 2025

Battery Atlanta’s February schedule

The Battery Atlanta sent the following announcement about its February events: The Battery Atlanta invites the community to epic sports watch parties, themed trivia nights and live entertainment all February long….

The big "Atlanta Braves" sign at the entrance to Truist Park

Sports February 3, 2025

Atlanta Braves 2025: “Back To The Minors”

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College The third installment of the movie franchise “Major League III” is titled “Back to the Minors.” It may be a…