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Weather April 4, 2025

Record or near record heat for early April in Georgia is expected again Friday

By Larry Felton Johnson Record or near-record heat for early April in Georgia is expected again today, Friday, April 4, 2025. The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook…

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Kennesaw April 4, 2025

UPDATE: Sparks over Kennesaw development incentive deal

By Rebecca Gaunt [A previous version of this article was published reporting on the 45-day suspension of license for the SuBourban Bar & Social Club. Since then, due to the…

Weather April 4, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Friday, April 4, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts partly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Friday, April 4, 2025, with a high near 87 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

Pets and Pet Adoption April 3, 2025

“My name is Precious, and I will be a precious member of your family!”

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

Pets and Pet Adoption April 3, 2025

“Am I cute enough to be your doggy?”

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

Health Care April 3, 2025

Metro Atlanta health departments grapple with loss of federal funds

This article by Allen Siegler first appeared in Healthbeat, republished with permission. Mar 27, 2025 at 5:17pm EDT Days after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention rescinded over $11…

Justice April 3, 2025

The never-ending sentence: How parole and probation fuel mass incarceration

by Lucius Couloute, Trinity College, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The U.S. operates one of the largest and most punitive criminal justice systems in the…

International April 3, 2025

Chinese barges and Taiwan Strait drills are about global power projection − not just a potential invasion

by Colin Flint, Utah State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Is China intent on a D-Day style invasion of Taiwan? Certainly that has been…

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Nutrition April 3, 2025

Vitamin D builds your bones and keeps your gut sealed, among many other essential functions − but many children are deficient

by Jacqueline Hernandez, Florida International University and Cristina Palacios, Florida International University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] You’ve likely heard about vitamin D’s important role…

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Cobb County April 3, 2025

Cobb Sheriff’s Office certified as Sensory Inclusive

By Mark Woolsey The Cobb County Sheriff’s Office is taking a proactive approach on sensory overload challenges. The agency says in a news release it’s been certified by KultureCity as…

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