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Immigration June 19, 2025

Smartphones are once again setting the agenda for justice as the Latino community documents ICE actions

by Allissa V. Richardson, USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] It has been five years since May 25, 2020,…

Crime & Public Safety June 19, 2025

Violent extremists like the Minnesota shooter are not lone wolves

by Alex Hinton, Rutgers University – Newark, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] After a two-day manhunt, Minnesota authorities arrested and charged 57-year-old Vance Boelter on…

Public Transit June 18, 2025

Changes to CobbLinc on the I-75 North corridor began this week

On Monday, June 16, CobbLinc and ATL Xpress consolidated five current routes into a single, modified Route 484. The new route operates from two park-and-ride locations: Hickory Grove and Town…

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Business & Economy June 18, 2025

Synthetic fuel approved for Lockheed Martin’s C-130 and F-16

[Photo above courtesy of Lockheed Martin] According to a company press release, Lockheed Martin has expanded the use of synthetic aviation turbine fuel (SATF) across its military aircraft fleet, with…

Government & Politics June 18, 2025

Loudermilk, Greene sign letter calling for shift of red snapper fishing regulation to the states

By Larry Felton Johnson The two GOP U.S. legislators whose districts include parts of Cobb County, 11th District Rep. Barry Loudermilk and 14th District Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, have signed…

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Weather June 18, 2025

Storms in Georgia expected to continue Wednesday afternoon; possible flooding

Scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop across north and central Georgia today, bringing gusty winds, frequent lightning, and the potential for localized flooding. The National Weather Service issued a hazardous…

Utilities June 18, 2025

Runoff likely in PSC District 3 Democratic primary

It appears likely that a runoff will take place in the Democratic primary for District 3 of the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) if the unofficial results hold. As of…

Weather June 18, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Wednesday, June 18, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts partly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, with a high near 89 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

Pets and Pet Adoption June 18, 2025

“My name is Pistachio. 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 black/white domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…

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Pets and Pet Adoption June 18, 2025

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

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

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Education November 4, 2025

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