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Government & Politics June 17, 2025

Millions rally against authoritarianism, while the White House portrays protests as threats – a political scientist explains

by Jeremy Pressman, University of Connecticut, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] At the end of a week when President Donald Trump sent Marines and the…

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Superior Court June 16, 2025

Cobb Superior Court Judge Sonja Brown receives bar association award

Cobb Superior Court Judge Sonja N. Brown received the Distinguished Judicial Award during the 2025 State Bar of Georgia Annual Meeting held on Friday, June 6, 2025. The award was…

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Fuel Cost June 16, 2025

Gasoline prices and EV charging rates in Georgia remain stable

According to AAA’s weekly report, gasoline prices in Georgia remained the same, at an average cost of $2.96 per gallon for regular unleaded (subject to change). The national average price…

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Education June 16, 2025

Ragsdale on statewide school cell phone ban; foundation rule change could attract big donors

By Rebecca Gaunt The statewide ban on cell phones in grades K-8 goes into effect in July 2026, but Cobb County School District Superintendent Chris Ragsdale said the district will…

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Weather June 16, 2025

Thunderstorms, gusty winds expected in metro Atlanta Monday through next Sunday

A hazardous weather outlook has been issued for north and central Georgia, where scattered thunderstorms are expected this afternoon and evening, bringing threats of gusty winds, frequent lightning, and potential…

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Food Safety June 16, 2025

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from June 6 to June 12

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…

Weather June 16, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Monday, June 16, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts partly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Monday, June 16, 2025, with a high near 88 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

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Pets and Pet Adoption June 16, 2025

“My name is Russet, 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 brown/white American pit bull terrier. The following information on this potential…

Pets and Pet Adoption June 16, 2025

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

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

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Government & Politics June 16, 2025

Atlanta City Council members block controversial skybridge for new Georgia legislative building

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] June 12, 2025 The state government and Atlanta City Council are at odds over…

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Food Security November 4, 2025

Cobb posts list of where to help those in danger of hunger during this time of job cuts and suspension of food security programs

In light of the threatened cessation of SNAP benefits and job loss driven by government cutbacks and furloughs, Cobb County posted the following announcement on its website: Many of you…

Weather November 4, 2025

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