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Education June 10, 2025

How school choice policies evolved from supporting Black students to subsidizing middle-class families

by Kendall Deas, University of South Carolina, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] School voucher programs that allow families to use public funds to pay tuition…

Media June 10, 2025

Americans still have faith in local news − but few are willing to pay for it

by Jennifer Hoewe, Purdue University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Many Americans say they have lost trust in national news – but most still believe…

From the Editor June 9, 2025

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The Cobb County Courier has always been about one thing: giving Cobb residents the news that matters most — honest, independent reporting on local government, courts, zoning, and the decisions…

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Transportation & Development June 9, 2025

Gasoline prices in Georgia show modest drop; EV charging rates show no change

According to AAA’s weekly report, gasoline prices in Georgia dropped two cents over the past week, reaching an average cost of $2.86 per gallon for regular unleaded. EV charging rates…

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Parks in Cobb County June 9, 2025

Paces Mill Park reopens after $6.3 million renovation

After nine months and millions of dollars in construction work, the popular Paces Mill Park has reopened as part of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area’s Palisades Unit. Residents, businesspeople…

Weather June 9, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Monday, June 9, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts partly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Monday, June 9, 2025, with a high near 84 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

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Food Safety June 9, 2025

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from May 30 to June 5

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…

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Weather June 9, 2025

The scattered thunderstorms, heavy winds in Georgia not expected to end soon

If the forecasts of the National Weather Service are on target, the heavy rain and strong winds we’ve been experiencing sporadically in Georgia will last at least through next weekend….

Pets and Pet Adoption June 9, 2025

“My name is Rolo. Are you here to adopt me?”

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

Pets and Pet Adoption June 9, 2025

“My name is Timu, 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 male lilac point/tabby domestic short hair. The following information on this potential…

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