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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…

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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…

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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…

Justice June 30, 2025

Supreme Court upholds childproofing porn sites

by Meg Leta Jones, Georgetown University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The U.S. Supreme Court handed down a decision on June 27, 2025, that will…

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Cobb County June 29, 2025

Here are the 61 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, June 27

Here are the 61 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, June 27, 2025. These are only licenses for businesses in unincorporated Cobb County. Cities…

Weather June 29, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Sunday, June 29, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Sunday, June 29, 2025, with a high near 90 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be partly…

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Weekend Quiz June 29, 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 to…

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Gardens June 29, 2025

Reopening of Kennesaw’s Smith-Gilbert Gardens delayed

By Mark Woolsey Fans of a popular North Cobb nature spot will have to wait a little longer to resume visiting. The city of Kennesaw and Smith-Gilbert Gardens have announced…

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Parks in Cobb County June 29, 2025

Smyrna’s Creatwood Park holds official reopening after renovation

Photo courtesy of City of Smyrna Residents and their kids in one of Smyrna’s well-established neighborhoods now have a new place to play. City officials and residents on Friday cut…

Support Local Journalism June 28, 2025

We’re setting our sights low here at the Cobb County Courier!

By Larry Felton Johnson We’re setting our sights low here at the Cobb County Courier. We love big contributions, but realize that in these times of economic uncertainty, readers might…

Libraries June 28, 2025

West Cobb Regional Library: Dance, Dungeons and Dragons

By Kelly Johnson West Cobb Regional Library’s schedule of events this month brings to mind Men Without Hats’ Safety Dance. Both the song and its music video. Especially the music…

Opinion June 28, 2025

Dark Money’s Stealth Power And What You Can Do About It

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Earlier, I wrote about 501(c)(4) groups, which claim to be “social welfare organizations” yet have the power to raise and…