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Climate and Weather October 16, 2024

Frost advisory issued for Cobb and other GA counties on Thursday October 17

The National Weather Service has issued a frost advisory for Cobb County and other parts of the region for tomorrow, Thursday, October 17, 2024. What is in the alert? The…

The year 2024 in big red letters with "Vote" written in the "O" which is the shape of a campaign button

Elections October 16, 2024

Gary Chaffee: the candidate in his own words

[The Cobb County Courier has extended an invitation to all candidates running for offices representing all or part of Cobb County. If you are a candidate and would like to…

Marsha Hamby Savage surrounded by her art works

Smyrna October 15, 2024

Acclaimed Artist, Marsha Hamby Savage, Featured at the Smyrna Public Library

The Friends of Smyrna Library submitted the following news release: Acclaimed local artist, Marsha Hamby Savage, was the featured speaker at the Smyrna Public Library First Sunday Lecture on October…

Fall images with pumpkin and bright-colored leaves, surround books and the title Fall Book Sale

Smyrna October 15, 2024

Fall Book Sale by Friends of Smyrna Library coming this weekend

The Friends of Smyrna Library submitted the following news release: The Friends of Smyrna Library will hold its Fall Book Sale this weekend on Saturday, October 19 from 10 am…

A tan pit bull with a blue leash, looking at the camera

Pets and Pet Adoption October 15, 2024

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “I’m a sweet-tempered pit bull mix in need of a loving home!”

Photo from Cobb County Animal Services Shelter website The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is a medium-sized male tan pit bull…

Karen Fincannon stands in front of her display case of ceramic art

Smyrna October 15, 2024

Happy Whimsical Ceramic Art by Karen Fincannon on Exhibit in Smyrna Public Library Display Gallery

Photo courtesy of Friends of Smyrna Library Friends of Smyrna Library submitted the following news release: The September/October 2024 Display Gallery exhibit in the Smyrna Public Library features Happy Whimsical…

A tabby/white cat inside a cage with another cat

Pets and Pet Adoption October 15, 2024

Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day: “I’m Baby Ruth, a tiny 2-lb kitty in need of a home!”

Photo from Cobb County Animal Services Shelter website The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is a small-sized male tabby/white domestic short…

Climate and Weather October 15, 2024

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Tuesday, October 15, 2024

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, with a high near 65 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…

Detail of Cobb County Police Department STEP Unit vehicle in article about fatal accident on I-75

Mableton October 15, 2024

Multiple injuries in collision on Veterans Memorial Highway in Mableton

According to a public information release from Officer Aaron Wilson, the Cobb County Police Department‘s STEP Unit is investigating a motor vehicle crash that resulted in injuries to multiple individuals….

Climate and Weather October 15, 2024

Colder temps arrive: patchy frost possible across north & central Georgia

Colder temperatures have arrived in north and central Georgia, including Cobb County. According to the National Weather Service, the possibility of patchy frost has also arrived with those colder evenings. …

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Education October 31, 2024

Cobb eighth grader expelled for warning friend of shooting threat

By Rebecca Gaunt Upon hearing that three Cobb schools were the target of a violent threat, a Campbell Middle School special education student accessed Google Chat in his first-period class…

Pedestrian Safety October 31, 2024

Dangerous conditions for pedestrians on South Cobb Drive at serious accident site

By Larry Felton Johnson According to a public information release from Officer Aaron Wilson, the Cobb County Police Department’s STEP Unit is investigating an incident on South Cobb Drive, north…

Health Care October 31, 2024

Toddler’s Backyard Snakebite Bills Totaled More Than a Quarter Million Dollars

This article by Jackie Fortiér first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Jackie Fortiér October 30, 2024 This spring, a few days after his 2nd birthday, Brigland Pfeffer…

Elections October 31, 2024

Georgians voting absentee urged by election officials to drop ballots off at county drop boxes

by Stanley Dunlap, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] October 29, 2024 The political landscape has shifted greatly since the 2020 presidential election…

Holidays October 31, 2024

Making a Snickers bar is a complex science − a candy engineer explains how to build the airy nougat and chewy caramel of this Halloween favorite

by Richard Hartel, University of Wisconsin-Madison, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] It’s Halloween. You’ve just finished trick-or-treating and it’s time to assess the haul. You…

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Frost advisory issued for Cobb and other GA counties on Thursday October 17

Gary Chaffee: the candidate in his own words

Acclaimed Artist, Marsha Hamby Savage, Featured at the Smyrna Public Library

Fall Book Sale by Friends of Smyrna Library coming this weekend

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “I’m a sweet-tempered pit bull mix in need of a loving home!”

Happy Whimsical Ceramic Art by Karen Fincannon on Exhibit in Smyrna Public Library Display Gallery

Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day: “I’m Baby Ruth, a tiny 2-lb kitty in need of a home!”

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Tuesday, October 15, 2024

Multiple injuries in collision on Veterans Memorial Highway in Mableton

Colder temps arrive: patchy frost possible across north & central Georgia