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Science & Technology June 5, 2026

Methane rocket fuel is easier to handle and convenient but, as Blue Origin saw, it can be very explosive

by Ryan C. Fortenberry, University of Mississippi, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Going straight up is hard. It takes a lot of energy. For those…

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Environment June 5, 2026

Wildfires are reversing America’s progress on ozone pollution, the main ingredient in smog

by Weizhi Deng, University of Iowa; Jun Wang, University of Iowa, and Meng Zhou, University of Maryland, Baltimore County, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] For…

Welcome to Cobb County brick sign at Henderson Road on Veterans Memorial

Community, Giving Back to the Community June 5, 2026

The Center for Family Resources’ 2025 Annual Report Highlights the Building Blocks of Family Stability

The Center for Family Resources distributed the following report on its 2025 Annual Report: For 66 years, The Center for Family Resources (CFR) has helped children and families build stronger,…

Business & Economy, Local Business June 5, 2026

Acworth Retains and Expands Caldwell Companies in Major Headquarters Consolidation Project

The Cobb Chamber announced that a coordinated business retention and recruitment effort by the City of Acworth and local economic development partners has resulted in four locally owned companies consolidating…

Pets and Pet Adoption June 5, 2026

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

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

A grey/white Anatolian shepherd looking at the camera

Pets and Pet Adoption June 5, 2026

“I’m a doggy in need of a permanent loving home!”

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

An analog dial gauge labeled "Air Quality Index" with the arrow pointed to Orange which is numbered 100 to 150

Environment, Weather & Environment June 5, 2026

Atlanta Under Code Orange Air Quality Alert for Friday as Ozone Levels Expected to Rise

Residents of the metro Atlanta area are being advised to limit certain outdoor activities Friday after state environmental officials issued a Code Orange Air Quality Alert because of expected elevated…

Weather June 5, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Friday, June 5, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Friday, June 5, 2026, with a high near 85 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly…

Government & Politics, Local government June 5, 2026

Mableton announces formation of own police department

The City of Mableton Mayor’ Office announced that the city is preparing to launch its own Public Safety Division, which will include police services. The city will hold a Town…

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