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Weather May 8, 2025

Scattered thunderstorms could bring severe weather to northern Georgia Thursday

The National Weather Service warns that scattered thunderstorms today could bring severe weather to northern Georgia, with damaging winds, hail, and lightning, while the risk of storms continues into next…

Hannah Hunt and Matthew Brown in an office

Business May 8, 2025

Kennesaw State students, C-suite executives of Student Managed Investment Fund soon to begin finance careers

[This article by Amber Perry, with photo of Hannah Hunt and Matthew Brown by Darnell Wilburn, first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission Equipped with robust…

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Opinion May 8, 2025

Will It Now Be Senator Ossoff vs MTG Or Someone Else?

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Popular Georgia GOP Governor Brian Kemp took a pass on facing freshman Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff. Pundits are already penciling…

Contingent of marchers and ROTC from Pebblebrook High School at the Taste of Mableton Parade

Mableton May 8, 2025

Report and photos from the Taste of Mableton

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following two reports with accompanying photos from the Taste of Mableton, divided into the parade and the festival. The Taste of Mableton Parade…

Weather May 8, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Thursday, May 8, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts partly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Thursday, May 8, 2025, with a high near 84 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

Pets and Pet Adoption May 8, 2025

“I’m a doggy in need of a permanent loving home!”

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

Pets and Pet Adoption May 8, 2025

“I’m wide-eyed in anticipation of a loving home!”

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

Georgia May 8, 2025

Georgia Dems consider shifting focus from culture war issues at center-left summit

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] May 7, 2025 How should Georgia Democrats deal with sensitive topics like transgender rights…

Media May 8, 2025

Trump targets NPR and PBS as public and nonprofit media account for a growing share of local news coverage

by Matthew Powers, University of Washington, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Republicans in Washington have their sights – once again – on defunding public media….

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Health Care May 8, 2025

Measles could again become widespread as cases surge worldwide

by Rebecca Schein, Michigan State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Globally, measles is on the rise across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, South America and…

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Science and Technology May 8, 2025

AI isn’t replacing student writing – but it is reshaping it

by Jeanne Beatrix Law, Kennesaw State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] I’m a writing professor who sees artificial intelligence as more of an opportunity…

Weather May 7, 2025

Wave of storms in Georgia through weekend with severe storms possible Friday

The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for north and central Georgia, warning of isolated thunderstorms this afternoon and evening and an ongoing threat of severe weather…

Photo of volunteers at a art installation for the Mountain to River Trailfest

Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community May 7, 2025

Marietta Arts Council Presents M2R Trailfest 2025

[This is the latest installment of “Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community” by Brian Benefield. Photo above by Brian Benefield] We were a small but mighty group of Marietta Arts Council volunteers…

Nadia Faucette at a Cobb Planning Commission meeting

Cobb County May 7, 2025

Nadia Faucette takes seat on Cobb Planning Commission; Deborah Dance returns

[Photo above: screenshot of Nadia Faucette from Cobb County Planning Commission video] At today’s meeting of the Cobb County Planning Commission, Nadia Faucette took her seat on the commission, and…

Mableton mayor and CCF board member Michael Owens

Cobb County May 7, 2025

Community Celebrates Shared Achievements at Cobb Community Foundation 2025 Activate Good Event

Photo above: Mableton mayor and CCF board member Michael Owens The Cobb Community Foundation submitted the following press release and photos about its second annual Activate Good event: Cobb came…

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Cobb County May 7, 2025

Cobb Planning Commission delays decision on Powder Springs Road townhomes

At its Tuesday, May 7 meeting, the Cobb County Planning Commission considered a proposed rezoning that would allow a 24-unit townhome development in Cobb County Commission District 4 at the…

Pets and Pet Adoption May 7, 2025

“I’m a kitty in need of a permanent loving home!”

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

A black/white Australian cattle dog sitting with a leash

Pets and Pet Adoption May 7, 2025

“My name is Chili. Are you here to adopt me?”

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

Cobb weather May 7: Photo of cloudy skies above a residential street

Weather May 7, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Wednesday, May 7, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts showers with thunderstorms here in Cobb County on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, with a high near 70 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly…

Health Care May 7, 2025

HIV Testing and Outreach Falter as Trump Funding Cuts Sweep the South

This article by Amy Maxmen first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Amy Maxmen May 6, 2025 JACKSON, Miss. — Storm clouds hung low above a community center…

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Scattered thunderstorms could bring severe weather to northern Georgia Thursday

Scattered thunderstorms could bring severe weather to northern Georgia Thursday

Kennesaw State students, C-suite executives of Student Managed Investment Fund soon to begin finance careers

Will It Now Be Senator Ossoff vs MTG Or Someone Else?

Report and photos from the Taste of Mableton

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Thursday, May 8, 2025

“I’m a doggy in need of a permanent loving home!”

“I’m wide-eyed in anticipation of a loving home!”

Georgia Dems consider shifting focus from culture war issues at center-left summit

Trump targets NPR and PBS as public and nonprofit media account for a growing share of local news coverage

Measles could again become widespread as cases surge worldwide

AI isn’t replacing student writing – but it is reshaping it

Wave of storms in Georgia through weekend with severe storms possible Friday

Marietta Arts Council Presents M2R Trailfest 2025

Nadia Faucette takes seat on Cobb Planning Commission; Deborah Dance returns

Community Celebrates Shared Achievements at Cobb Community Foundation 2025 Activate Good Event

Cobb Planning Commission delays decision on Powder Springs Road townhomes

Scattered thunderstorms could bring severe weather to northern Georgia Thursday

Kennesaw State students, C-suite executives of Student Managed Investment Fund soon to begin finance careers

Will It Now Be Senator Ossoff vs MTG Or Someone Else?

Report and photos from the Taste of Mableton

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Thursday, May 8, 2025

“I’m a doggy in need of a permanent loving home!”

“I’m wide-eyed in anticipation of a loving home!”

Georgia Dems consider shifting focus from culture war issues at center-left summit

Trump targets NPR and PBS as public and nonprofit media account for a growing share of local news coverage

Measles could again become widespread as cases surge worldwide

AI isn’t replacing student writing – but it is reshaping it

Wave of storms in Georgia through weekend with severe storms possible Friday

Marietta Arts Council Presents M2R Trailfest 2025

Nadia Faucette takes seat on Cobb Planning Commission; Deborah Dance returns

Community Celebrates Shared Achievements at Cobb Community Foundation 2025 Activate Good Event

Cobb Planning Commission delays decision on Powder Springs Road townhomes

“I’m a kitty in need of a permanent loving home!”

“My name is Chili. Are you here to adopt me?”

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Wednesday, May 7, 2025

HIV Testing and Outreach Falter as Trump Funding Cuts Sweep the South