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Smyrna July 16, 2025

Keep Smyrna Beautiful features document shredding, volunteer opportunities, environmental education

Keep Smyrna Beautiful distributed the following announcement about upcoming and ongoing events: Save the Date! Document Shredding: Saturday, September 20, 2025 Join us on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at the Wolfe…

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Transportation & Development July 16, 2025

GDOT and Cobb DOT seek public input on Bells Ferry Road/Noonday Creek bridge replacement

By Mark Woolsey The Cobb County and the state of Georgia departments of transportation seek feedback on a proposed roadway bridge replacement adjoining the Town Center area. Officials are seeking…

Pets and Pet Adoption July 16, 2025

“My name is Freddie. 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/tan beagle. The following information on this potential family member is…

Pets and Pet Adoption July 16, 2025

“I’m a cat 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 grey tabby domestic short hair. The following information on this potential…

Janice Kelley criticized the district’s book removal policy at the infamous September 2023 board meeting.

Education July 16, 2025

Cobb school board policy change appears to cut public comments from broadcast

Screenshot of Janice Kelley criticizing the district’s book removal policy during public comments at the infamous September 2023 board meeting. By Rebecca Gaunt The Cobb County Board of Education will…

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Elections July 16, 2025

Peter Hubbard wins Democratic primary runoff for GA Public Service Commission

By Mark Woolsey Democratic voters have decided which candidate will face incumbent Republican Public Service Commissioner Fitz Johnson in the November general election. Final unofficial statewide totals in the Special…

Weather July 16, 2025

Heat index in Georgia expected to reach 100-105 degrees through the weekend

The National Weather Service is warning of heat indices reaching up to 105 degrees and the possibility of thunderstorms across north and central Georgia through the weekend. The National Weather…

Weather July 16, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Wednesday, July 16, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, with a high near 93 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

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Government & Politics July 16, 2025

Raffensperger calls for return of donations after Georgia Republican donor accused of Ponzi scheme

by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] July 15, 2025 Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger has joined a growing chorus…

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Immigration July 16, 2025

A law from the era of Red Scares is supercharging Trump administration’s power over immigrants and noncitizens

by Daniel Tichenor, University of Oregon, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Nativism, the idea that government must guard native-born Americans from various threats posed by…

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Food Safety August 2, 2025

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