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A color drawing of a house, car, and tree partially submerged in a flood

Climate and Weather January 1, 2025

No flood gauges, no warning: 99% of US streams are off the radar amid rising flash flood risks – we saw the harm in 2024

by Julie Arbit, University of Michigan; Brad Bottoms, University of Michigan, and Branko Kerkez, University of Michigan, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Flooding is one…

Three gears, the largest one with a dollar sign in the middle

National January 1, 2025

Musk and Ramaswamy to confront Congress in struggle for control of the public purse

by Jennifer Shutt, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission]December 31, 2024 WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump enlisted Washington outsiders Elon Musk and Vivek…

existing plans for Kennesaw mixed-use development on Old Highway 41

Kennesaw January 1, 2025

Developer to present new master plan for project on Kennesaw’s Old 41 Highway

Image above: existing plan that is being reworked By Rebecca Gaunt The plans for a 13-acre mixed-use development at Old 41 Highway and North Roberts Road are undergoing more changes…

Marietta police SUV parked at the curb on Marietta Square

Marietta January 1, 2025

Marietta police launch new app for alerts, anonymous tips

By Mark Woolsey Marietta Police have a new way to notify residents about road closures, accidents and major incidents. As of Jan, 1, The new Marietta PD app has replaced…

Marietta January 1, 2025

Marietta police seek public help in homicide investigation

Photos of homicide victim Daniel Lanard Richardson Jr. courtesy of the Marietta Police Department Officer Chuck McPhillamy of the Marietta Police Department distributed the following public information release seeking relevant…

Mindfulness January 1, 2025

To celebrate the New Year, Cobb Public Library posts mindfulness reading list

It’s a brand new year, and people often reflect on what they can do to improve their quality of life. Cobb Public Library has posted a self-care, mindfulness and mental…

A tan white American pit bull terrier looking at the camera

Pets and Pet Adoption January 1, 2025

“I’m Draco, and I’m all leashed up and ready to go home with you!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a male tan white American pit bull terrier. The following information on this…

An orange tabby cat held by someone behind

Pets and Pet Adoption January 1, 2025

“I’m Trey, and I need a loving, permanent home”

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

Climate and Weather January 1, 2025

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Wednesday, January 1, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, with a high near 50 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

The big bad wolf blowing down one of the three little pigs straw houses

Climate and Weather January 1, 2025

Wind advisory issued for New Year’s morning

The National Weather Service issued a wind advisory for Cobb County on January 1, 2025. The advisory is in effect until 7 a.m. this morning, but winds will likely remain…

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Health & Wellness June 30, 2025

Too Sick To Work, Some Americans Worry Trump’s Bill Will Strip Their Health Insurance

This article by Phil Galewitz and Stephanie Armour first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Phil Galewitz, KFF Health News and Stephanie Armour June 27, 2025 Stephanie Ivory…

Government & Politics June 30, 2025

US Senate votes to advance Republican mega-bill in tense late-night session

by Ashley Murray, Shauneen Miranda, and Jennifer Shutt, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] June 28, 2025 This report has been updated. WASHINGTON…

Curious Kids June 30, 2025

How do atoms form? A physicist explains where the atoms that make up everything around come from

by Stephen L. Levy, Binghamton University, State University of New York, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Curious Kids is a series for children of all…

Justice June 30, 2025

Trump’s attack on long-standing principle of birthright citizenship stands, as Supreme Court sidesteps constitutional issue − for now

by Carol Nackenoff, Swarthmore College and Julie Novkov, University at Albany, State University of New York, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] One of President Donald…

Justice June 30, 2025

Supreme Court upholds childproofing porn sites

by Meg Leta Jones, Georgetown University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The U.S. Supreme Court handed down a decision on June 27, 2025, that will…

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No flood gauges, no warning: 99% of US streams are off the radar amid rising flash flood risks – we saw the harm in 2024

Musk and Ramaswamy to confront Congress in struggle for control of the public purse

Developer to present new master plan for project on Kennesaw’s Old 41 Highway

Marietta police launch new app for alerts, anonymous tips

Marietta police seek public help in homicide investigation

To celebrate the New Year, Cobb Public Library posts mindfulness reading list

“I’m Draco, and I’m all leashed up and ready to go home with you!”

“I’m Trey, and I need a loving, permanent home”

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Wednesday, January 1, 2025

Wind advisory issued for New Year’s morning