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Arts & Culture July 1, 2025

South Cobb Arts Alliance to present Art at the Avenue in West Cobb

The South Cobb Arts Alliance distributed the following announcement about its juried art exhibit at The Avenue West Cobb: Art at the Avenue 2025 Art at the Avenue exhibit featuring…

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Festivals July 1, 2025

Independence Day 2025 events in Cobb County

Cobb County posted the following list of Independence Day events across the county on its website: Celebrate Independence Day across Cobb County in 2025 Cobb will light up the skies…

Food and Restaurants July 1, 2025

Shake Shack opens in The Battery Atlanta

By Mark Woolsey A popular and expanding burger restaurant chain has established its first outpost in Cobb County. New York-based Shake Shack threw open the doors Monday at The Battery…

Possible flooding Georgia: Drawing of thunderclouds with lightning on a dark backdrop

Weather July 1, 2025

Scattered to numerous thunderstorms, some severe, across Georgia Tuesday

Scattered to numerous thunderstorms are expected across north and central Georgia this afternoon and evening, with the potential for damaging wind gusts and localized flash flooding. The National Weather Service…

Weather July 1, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Tuesday, July 1, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts partly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, with a high near 87 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

Government & Politics July 1, 2025

US Senate launches debate on GOP mega-bill, but passage still not assured

by Jennifer Shutt, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] June 29, 2025 WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate began floor debate on Republicans’ “big,…

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Government & Politics July 1, 2025

How Zohran Mamdani’s win in the New York City mayoral primary could ripple across the country

by Lincoln Mitchell, Columbia University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Top Republicans and Democrats alike are talking about the sudden rise of 33-year-old Zohran Mamdani,…

Science & Technology July 1, 2025

Uranium enrichment: A chemist explains how the surprisingly common element is processed to power reactors and weapons

by André O. Hudson, Rochester Institute of Technology, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] When most people hear the word uranium, they think of mushroom clouds,…

Transportation & Development July 1, 2025

Here’s a way to save lives, curb traffic jams and make commutes faster and easier − ban left turns at intersections

by Vikash V. Gayah, Penn State, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] More than 60% of traffic collisions at intersections involve left turns. Some U.S. cities…

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.

Food Safety June 30, 2025

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from June 20 to June 26

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…

Business & Economy June 30, 2025

Lockheed Martin sets third-quarter dividend

Lockheed Martin’s board of directors authorized a third-quarter 2025 dividend of $3.30 per share. The dividend is payable on Sept. 26, 2025, to holders of record as of the close…

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Fuel Cost June 30, 2025

GA gas price drops one cent per gallon, EV charging rate here 38 cents per kWh

According to AAA’s weekly report, gasoline prices in Georgia fell a modest one cent, reaching an average cost of $2.94 per gallon for regular unleaded. EV charging rates in Georgia…

Weather June 30, 2025

Thunderstorms expected to return to Georgia tonight

Scattered to numerous thunderstorms are expected to impact north and central Georgia today and tonight, with potential for strong wind gusts, small hail, and heavy rainfall. Additional storm activity is…

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Pets and Pet Adoption June 30, 2025

“My name is Levi, and I’m so excited about the prospect of going home with you!”

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

A brown tabby cat inside a cage, looking outside

Pets and Pet Adoption June 30, 2025

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

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

Weather June 30, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Monday, June 30, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Monday, June 30, 2025, with a high near 89 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

Health & Wellness June 30, 2025

Too Sick To Work, Some Americans Worry Trump’s Bill Will Strip Their Health Insurance

This article by Phil Galewitz and Stephanie Armour first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Phil Galewitz, KFF Health News and Stephanie Armour June 27, 2025 Stephanie Ivory…

Government & Politics June 30, 2025

US Senate votes to advance Republican mega-bill in tense late-night session

by Ashley Murray, Shauneen Miranda, and Jennifer Shutt, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] June 28, 2025 This report has been updated. WASHINGTON…

Curious Kids June 30, 2025

How do atoms form? A physicist explains where the atoms that make up everything around come from

by Stephen L. Levy, Binghamton University, State University of New York, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Curious Kids is a series for children of all…

Justice June 30, 2025

Trump’s attack on long-standing principle of birthright citizenship stands, as Supreme Court sidesteps constitutional issue − for now

by Carol Nackenoff, Swarthmore College and Julie Novkov, University at Albany, State University of New York, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] One of President Donald…

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South Cobb Arts Alliance to present Art at the Avenue in West Cobb

South Cobb Arts Alliance to present Art at the Avenue in West Cobb

Independence Day 2025 events in Cobb County

Shake Shack opens in The Battery Atlanta

Scattered to numerous thunderstorms, some severe, across Georgia Tuesday

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Tuesday, July 1, 2025

US Senate launches debate on GOP mega-bill, but passage still not assured

How Zohran Mamdani’s win in the New York City mayoral primary could ripple across the country

Uranium enrichment: A chemist explains how the surprisingly common element is processed to power reactors and weapons

Here’s a way to save lives, curb traffic jams and make commutes faster and easier − ban left turns at intersections

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from June 20 to June 26

Lockheed Martin sets third-quarter dividend

GA gas price drops one cent per gallon, EV charging rate here 38 cents per kWh

Thunderstorms expected to return to Georgia tonight

“My name is Levi, and I’m so excited about the prospect of going home with you!”

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

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Monday, June 30, 2025

South Cobb Arts Alliance to present Art at the Avenue in West Cobb

Independence Day 2025 events in Cobb County

Shake Shack opens in The Battery Atlanta

Scattered to numerous thunderstorms, some severe, across Georgia Tuesday

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Tuesday, July 1, 2025

US Senate launches debate on GOP mega-bill, but passage still not assured

How Zohran Mamdani’s win in the New York City mayoral primary could ripple across the country

Uranium enrichment: A chemist explains how the surprisingly common element is processed to power reactors and weapons

Here’s a way to save lives, curb traffic jams and make commutes faster and easier − ban left turns at intersections

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from June 20 to June 26

Lockheed Martin sets third-quarter dividend

GA gas price drops one cent per gallon, EV charging rate here 38 cents per kWh

Thunderstorms expected to return to Georgia tonight

“My name is Levi, and I’m so excited about the prospect of going home with you!”

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

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Monday, June 30, 2025

Too Sick To Work, Some Americans Worry Trump’s Bill Will Strip Their Health Insurance

US Senate votes to advance Republican mega-bill in tense late-night session

How do atoms form? A physicist explains where the atoms that make up everything around come from

Trump’s attack on long-standing principle of birthright citizenship stands, as Supreme Court sidesteps constitutional issue − for now