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Mableton April 11, 2025

Mableton City Council and Cobb BOC to meet Monday to discuss Intergovernmental Agreements

The Mableton City Council and the Cobb County Board of Commissioners will meet together on Monday, April 14, at 9 a.m. at the Switzer Library, 266 Roswell St NE, Marietta,…

Pets and Pet Adoption April 11, 2025

“My name is Angel, 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 grey tabby domestic short hair. The following information on this potential…

A white/black Siberian husky looking happy

Pets and Pet Adoption April 11, 2025

“My name is Hyacinth, and I’m so excited about the prospect of going home with you!”

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

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

Economy April 11, 2025

More than just chips: Chinese threats and Trump tariffs could disrupt lots of ‘made in Taiwan’ imports − disappointing US builders, cyclists and golfers alike

by Jay L. Zagorsky, Boston University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] What would the United States stand to lose economically if its current access to…

The international space station -- photo from NASA

Science and Technology April 11, 2025

Trump’s nomination for NASA leader boasts business and commercial spaceflight experience during a period of uncertainty for the agency

by Wendy Whitman Cobb, Air University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Jared Isaacman, billionaire, CEO and nominee to become the next NASA administrator, faced questions…

outline of a human head with drawing of brain visible

Health Care April 11, 2025

Cancer hijacks your brain and steals your motivation − new research in mice reveals how, offering potential avenues for treatment

by Adam Kepecs, Washington University in St. Louis, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] A cruel consequence of advanced cancer is the profound apathy many patients…

Weather April 11, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Friday, April 11, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Friday, April 11, 2025, with a high near 64 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

Mableton April 11, 2025

Mayor Owens: No Millage Rate for Mableton in 2025

According to a press release from the office of Mayor Michael Owens, the City of Mableton will not adopt a millage rate for 2025. This marks the third consecutive year…

Drawings of fog, thunderstorm and an ice crystal

Weather April 11, 2025

Fog, thunderstorms and frost packed into one weather alert for north & central Georgia

By Larry Felton Johnson This morning, metro Atlanta and the surrounding region have several possible weather hazards to choose from, as the National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook…

Weather April 10, 2025

Scattered thunderstorms this evening in north and central Georgia

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia for Thursday evening, April 10. Scattered thunderstorms are expected across…

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Health & Wellness November 7, 2025

Wielding Obscure Budget Tools, Trump’s ‘Reaper’ Vought Sows Turmoil in Public Health

This article by Amy Maxmen and Oona Zenda first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Amy Maxmen and Oona Zenda November 7, 2025 When President Donald Trump posted…

Transportation November 7, 2025

Here are airports hit by the FAA pullback on air traffic; 3,300 flights daily to be canceled

by Jacob Fischler, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] November 6, 2025 The 40 airports set to see a 10% reduction in flights…

Pets and Pet Adoption November 7, 2025

Diane Keaton’s $5M pet trust would be over the top if reports prove true – here’s how to ensure your beloved pet is safe after you are gone

by Allison Anna Tait, University of Richmond, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Diane Keaton loved her dog, Reggie. The award-winning actor, director and real estate…

Health & Wellness November 7, 2025

Why does your doctor seem so rushed and dismissive? That bedside manner may be the result of the health care system

by Marisha Burden, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] We’ve all been there: You wait 45 minutes in the exam…

Government & Politics November 7, 2025

A brief history of congressional oversight, from Revolutionary War financing to Pam Bondi

by Gibbs Knotts, Coastal Carolina University and Drew Kurlowski, Coastal Carolina University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Routine congressional oversight hearings usually don’t make headlines….

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