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Weather June 1, 2025

Potential return of thunderstorms to Georgia today through next Friday

The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for north and central Georgia, warning of potential thunderstorms throughout the weekend. What is in the statement? The statement gives…

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Libraries June 1, 2025

If It Quacks at West Cobb Regional Library, Then It Must Be …

By Kelly Johnson It’s duck season at West Cobb Regional Library. Amid its staple of scheduled events, the last week of May (following the end of the school year) introduced…

Mableton May 31, 2025

Mableton council members speak out on Service Delivery Strategy vote

The Courier sent a request for comments on the Service Delivery Strategy discussions and votes to members of the Mableton City Council. The following council members submitted responses: District 2…

Libraries May 31, 2025

Spring heightens at North Cobb Regional Library with SCAA local art exhibit

By Kelly Johnson Continuing from last month, North Cobb Regional Library is hosting the South Cobb Arts Alliance (SCAA) Annual Member Exhibit until June 28th. The exhibit provides local artists…

Libraries May 31, 2025

South Cobb Regional Library anchors Spring to Summer with programs that connect

By Kelly Johnson Following AAPI Heritage Month, Kennesaw State University and the Breman Foundation of Atlanta present The Anne Frank in Translation Panel Exhibit at South Cobb Regional Library. Anne…

Weather May 31, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, May 31, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Saturday, May 31, 2025, with a high near 81 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly clear,…

Mableton May 30, 2025

Mableton council passes one-year services agreement with Cobb County

At an emergency special-called meeting on Friday, May 30, the Mableton City Council approved the one-year Service Delivery Strategy that was hammered out with Cobb County last week, committing the…

Mableton May 30, 2025

Emergency meeting of Mableton City Council about Service Delivery Strategy agreement

The City of Mableton issued the following announcement: CITY OF MABLETON STATE OF GEORGIA COBB COUNTY PUBLIC NOTICE Special Called Meeting There will be an emergency special called meeting of…

Mableton May 30, 2025

Chairwoman Cupid sends statement to Mableton council about service negotiations

Cobb County Board of Commissioners Chairwoman Lisa Cupid sent the statement below to the Mableton City Council: I am writing to acknowledge the progress that Cobb County and the City…

Mableton May 30, 2025

UPDATE: Mableton rejects service agreement with the county

[UPDATE: During the Wednesday Mableton City Council meeting, which lasted past 1 a.m., the Mableton City Council voted 4-3 to reject the temporary agreement with Cobb County for service delivery….

Government & Politics May 30, 2025

What is a Service Delivery Strategy in Georgia?

By Larry Felton Johnson Against the backdrop of the City of Mableton’s rejection of a stop-gap Service Delivery Strategy agreement with Cobb County at the May 28 Mableton City Council…

Weather May 30, 2025

Fog, scattered thunderstorms in Friday weather alert for Georgia

The National Weather Service warns of hazardous weather conditions across north and central Georgia today, including patchy dense fog and a potential line of thunderstorms bringing damaging winds, hail, and…

Cobb weather May 30: Photo of cloudy skies above a residential street

Weather May 30, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Friday, May 30, 2025

The National Weather Service forecast showers and thunderstorms here in Cobb County on Friday, May 30, 2025, with a high near 76 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

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Pets and Pet Adoption May 30, 2025

“My name is Star. 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 white American pit bull terrier. The following information on this potential…

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Pets and Pet Adoption May 30, 2025

“My name is Wiggles, and I’m 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 female tortoiseshell domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…

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Health & Wellness May 30, 2025

A Medicaid Patient Had a Heart Attack While Traveling. He Owed Almost $78,000.

This article by Arielle Zionts first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Arielle Zionts May 29, 2025 On Christmas Day at the WaTiki indoor water park, Hans Wirt…

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Energy May 30, 2025

Dem PSC candidate dealt another setback in quest to stay on ballot

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] May 28, 2025 Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger has affirmed a judge’s decision booting…

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Science and Technology May 30, 2025

Golden Dome: An aerospace engineer explains the proposed US-wide missile defense system

by Iain Boyd, University of Colorado Boulder, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] President Donald Trump announced a plan to build a missile defense system, called…

Science and Technology May 30, 2025

A decade after the release of ‘The Martian’ and a decade out from the world it envisions, a planetary scientist checks in on real-life Mars exploration

by Ari Koeppel, Dartmouth College, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Andy Weir’s bestselling story “The Martian” predicts that by 2035 NASA will have landed humans…

Equity & Justice May 30, 2025

Beyond the backlash: What evidence shows about the economic impact of DEI

by Rodney Coates, Miami University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Few issues in the U.S. today are as controversial as diversity, equity and inclusion –…

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Potential return of thunderstorms to Georgia today through next Friday

Potential return of thunderstorms to Georgia today through next Friday

If It Quacks at West Cobb Regional Library, Then It Must Be …

Mableton council members speak out on Service Delivery Strategy vote

Spring heightens at North Cobb Regional Library with SCAA local art exhibit

South Cobb Regional Library anchors Spring to Summer with programs that connect

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, May 31, 2025

Mableton council passes one-year services agreement with Cobb County

Emergency meeting of Mableton City Council about Service Delivery Strategy agreement

Chairwoman Cupid sends statement to Mableton council about service negotiations

UPDATE: Mableton rejects service agreement with the county

What is a Service Delivery Strategy in Georgia?

Fog, scattered thunderstorms in Friday weather alert for Georgia

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Friday, May 30, 2025

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

“My name is Wiggles, and I’m in need of a loving home!”

A Medicaid Patient Had a Heart Attack While Traveling. He Owed Almost $78,000.

Potential return of thunderstorms to Georgia today through next Friday

If It Quacks at West Cobb Regional Library, Then It Must Be …

Mableton council members speak out on Service Delivery Strategy vote

Spring heightens at North Cobb Regional Library with SCAA local art exhibit

South Cobb Regional Library anchors Spring to Summer with programs that connect

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, May 31, 2025

Mableton council passes one-year services agreement with Cobb County

Emergency meeting of Mableton City Council about Service Delivery Strategy agreement

Chairwoman Cupid sends statement to Mableton council about service negotiations

UPDATE: Mableton rejects service agreement with the county

What is a Service Delivery Strategy in Georgia?

Fog, scattered thunderstorms in Friday weather alert for Georgia

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Friday, May 30, 2025

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

“My name is Wiggles, and I’m in need of a loving home!”

A Medicaid Patient Had a Heart Attack While Traveling. He Owed Almost $78,000.

Dem PSC candidate dealt another setback in quest to stay on ballot

Golden Dome: An aerospace engineer explains the proposed US-wide missile defense system

A decade after the release of ‘The Martian’ and a decade out from the world it envisions, a planetary scientist checks in on real-life Mars exploration

Beyond the backlash: What evidence shows about the economic impact of DEI