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Science & Technology July 24, 2025

I research rip currents where Cosby Show star Malcolm-Jamal Warner drowned. Here’s why they’re so deadly

by Chris Houser, University of Waterloo, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Malcolm-Jamal Warner, the actor who played Theo Huxtable on The Cosby Show, has drowned…

Weather & Environment July 24, 2025

2 ways cities can beat the heat: Which is best, urban trees or cool roofs?

by Ian Smith, Boston University and Lucy Hutyra, Boston University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] When summer turns up the heat, cities can start to…

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Kennesaw July 23, 2025

Kennesaw approves short-term rental ordinance

By Rebecca Gaunt Kennesaw will begin issuing licenses for short-term rentals, such as Airbnb accommodations in people’s primary residences, this fall. The city will review the zoning and licensing framework…

Health & Wellness July 23, 2025

Cobb & Douglas Public Health Offers $25,000 Grants to Support the 2023-2027 Community Health Improvement Plan

Cobb & Douglas Public Health distributed the following announcement about Community Health Improvement Plan Partnership Grants: Cobb & Douglas Public Health is accepting proposals for 2025-2026 Community Health Improvement Plan…

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Health & Wellness July 23, 2025

Walking with Purpose: A Georgia Local Celebrates 12 Years of the 2-Day Breast Cancer Walk

The Georgia Alliance for Breast Cancer submitted the following announcement: This October, a wave of compassion will sweep across Cobb County as walkers lace up for the Georgia 2-Day Walk for…

Weather July 23, 2025

Scattered storms forecast for GA Wednesday, scorching heat returning Saturday

The National Weather Service is warning residents of north and central Georgia to prepare for isolated to scattered thunderstorms and dangerous heat indices through early next week. The National Weather…

Weather July 23, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Wednesday, July 23, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts partly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, with a high near 90 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

Group shot of four South Cobb Lions at convention

Civic Organizations July 23, 2025

South Cobb Lions take a trip to the 107th Lions Club Convention

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following article, with tons of photos, about the trip by Cobb Lions to the Lions Club Convention: The 107th Annual Lions Club Convention…

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Pets and Pet Adoption July 23, 2025

“My name is Adelaide, and 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 female red brown shepherd. The following information on this potential family member…

A grey/white cat cuddled on a grey cloth

Pets and Pet Adoption July 23, 2025

“My name is Sparky. 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 male grey/white domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…

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