Homepage

Graphic of wildfire flames spreading through trees

Climate January 14, 2025

Firefighting planes are dumping ocean water on the Los Angeles fires − why using saltwater is typically a last resort

by Patrick Megonigal, Smithsonian Institution, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Firefighters battling the deadly wildfires that raced through the Los Angeles area in January 2025…

Georgia State Capitol on mostly sunny day

Education January 14, 2025

Georgia lawmakers set to debate school policies, from safety to 1985 school spending formula

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission]January 13, 2025 Georgia’s school kids are heading back to school on Monday, and Georgia…

The word "immigration" wrapped around the upper part of a world globe while walking people are on the lower part

Immigration January 14, 2025

Mass deportations don’t keep out ‘bad genes’ − they use scientific racism to justify biased immigration policies

by Shoumita Dasgupta, Boston University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Threats of mass deportations loom on the post-2024 election horizon. Some supporters claim these will…

Map of the U.S. alongside a map of China

International January 14, 2025

Trump’s canal canard obscures a truth: Panama just wants to run its shipping passage without interference from China or the US

by Carla Martinez Machain, University at Buffalo; Michael A. Allen, Boise State University, and Michael E. Flynn, Kansas State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission]…

Georgia January 14, 2025

Georgia lawmakers’ expected debates to include IVF protections, lawsuit limits in 2025 Legislature

by Jill Nolin, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission]January 13, 2025 New dome, who dis? Georgia lawmakers will return to the state Capitol…

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.

Health Care January 14, 2025

Trump’s Return Puts Medicaid on the Chopping Block

This article by Phil Galewitz first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Phil Galewitz, KFF Health News January 13, 2025 Under President Joe Biden, enrollment in Medicaid hit…

Row of buidlings in downtown Powder Springs

Powder Springs January 14, 2025

The incorporation of Powder Springs — September 1883

This article was originally published as the fifth article in our series Cobb County history through documents. We’ve decided to republish some of our early, evergreen articles that were first…

Cobb County government building sign, a vertical rectangular sign with the words "Board of Commissioners," "County Clerk," "County Manager," "County Office," "Employment," and a wheelchair entrance icon

Cobb County January 14, 2025

BOC holds public hearing on engineering services for King Springs Road sidewalks

Before the regular meeting of the Cobb County Board of Commissioners this morning, a public hearing was held in anticipation of spending an amount above $100,000 to hire a consulting…

Cobb County January 14, 2025

Cobb County announces election for Civil Service Board: Post 5

Are you interested in representing the rights of Cobb County employees? Cobb County announced that an election will be held for Post 5 on the Cobb County Civil Service Board….

A calculator, paper currency and a tax form

Marietta January 14, 2025

Marietta opting out of HB 581 homestead exemption

The City of Marietta has announced its intention to opt out of the Georgia homestead tax exemption created with the passage and signing into law of House Bill 581. Three…

Climate and Weather January 14, 2025

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Tuesday, January 14, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, with a high near 44 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be partly cloudy,…

Pets and Pet Adoption January 14, 2025

“My name is Mona, and I’d like very much to move into a loving home!”

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

A white black Australian shepherd with a blue leash and red collar

Pets and Pet Adoption January 14, 2025

“I’m Iroh the shepherd, but I’ll move in with you even if you don’t have any sheep!”

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

Education January 13, 2025

Family champions education, opportunity at Kennesaw State through gift

[The following article by Elyssa Reed first appeared on the Kennesaw State Unversity website, republished with permission. Photo by Judith Pishnery] Borja de Olano, a retired executive from The Coca-Cola…

Cumberland January 13, 2025

New access ramp to I-75 express lanes opening in Cumberland area soon

If you commute to or from the Cumberland Community Improvement District near Truist Park and the Battery, a new option will soon open to make the trip easier. In a…

Health Care January 13, 2025

Even 1 drink a day elevates your cancer risk – an expert on how alcohol affects the body breaks down a new government report

by Nikki Crowley, Penn State, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Many people use the new year to reflect on their relationship with alcohol. Just-released government…

Aging January 13, 2025

How midlife became a crisis

by Matthew Redmond, Université de Lille, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] In the acknowledgments of her 2024 novel “All Fours,” Miranda July explains that she…

Climate January 13, 2025

Wildland firefighters face a big pay cut if Congress doesn’t act − that’s taking a toll on a workforce already under stress

by Robin Verble, Missouri University of Science and Technology, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] As cool weather arrives and the number of U.S. wildfires declines,…

Health Care January 13, 2025

Georgia’s fourth case of bird flu detected in backyard chicken flock in metro Atlanta

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission]January 10, 2025 The Georgia Department of Agriculture announced it had detected a case of…

A diagram of a microchip with the letters "AI" in the center

Health Care January 13, 2025

Health Care AI, Intended To Save Money, Turns Out To Require a Lot of Expensive Humans

This article by Darius Tahir first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Darius Tahir January 10, 2025 Preparing cancer patients for difficult decisions is an oncologist’s job. They…

Cobb Courier

Your Source for Local News

Firefighting planes are dumping ocean water on the Los Angeles fires − why using saltwater is typically a last resort

Firefighting planes are dumping ocean water on the Los Angeles fires − why using saltwater is typically a last resort

Georgia lawmakers set to debate school policies, from safety to 1985 school spending formula

Mass deportations don’t keep out ‘bad genes’ − they use scientific racism to justify biased immigration policies

Trump’s canal canard obscures a truth: Panama just wants to run its shipping passage without interference from China or the US

Georgia lawmakers’ expected debates to include IVF protections, lawsuit limits in 2025 Legislature

Trump’s Return Puts Medicaid on the Chopping Block

The incorporation of Powder Springs — September 1883

BOC holds public hearing on engineering services for King Springs Road sidewalks

Cobb County announces election for Civil Service Board: Post 5

Marietta opting out of HB 581 homestead exemption

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Tuesday, January 14, 2025

“My name is Mona, and I’d like very much to move into a loving home!”

“I’m Iroh the shepherd, but I’ll move in with you even if you don’t have any sheep!”

Family champions education, opportunity at Kennesaw State through gift

New access ramp to I-75 express lanes opening in Cumberland area soon

Even 1 drink a day elevates your cancer risk – an expert on how alcohol affects the body breaks down a new government report

Firefighting planes are dumping ocean water on the Los Angeles fires − why using saltwater is typically a last resort

Georgia lawmakers set to debate school policies, from safety to 1985 school spending formula

Mass deportations don’t keep out ‘bad genes’ − they use scientific racism to justify biased immigration policies

Trump’s canal canard obscures a truth: Panama just wants to run its shipping passage without interference from China or the US

Georgia lawmakers’ expected debates to include IVF protections, lawsuit limits in 2025 Legislature

Trump’s Return Puts Medicaid on the Chopping Block

The incorporation of Powder Springs — September 1883

BOC holds public hearing on engineering services for King Springs Road sidewalks

Cobb County announces election for Civil Service Board: Post 5

Marietta opting out of HB 581 homestead exemption

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Tuesday, January 14, 2025

“My name is Mona, and I’d like very much to move into a loving home!”

“I’m Iroh the shepherd, but I’ll move in with you even if you don’t have any sheep!”

Family champions education, opportunity at Kennesaw State through gift

New access ramp to I-75 express lanes opening in Cumberland area soon

Even 1 drink a day elevates your cancer risk – an expert on how alcohol affects the body breaks down a new government report

How midlife became a crisis

Wildland firefighters face a big pay cut if Congress doesn’t act − that’s taking a toll on a workforce already under stress

Georgia’s fourth case of bird flu detected in backyard chicken flock in metro Atlanta

Health Care AI, Intended To Save Money, Turns Out To Require a Lot of Expensive Humans