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Cobb Sheriff's Office vehicle at Cobb government office in article about evictions

Crime & Public Safety August 21, 2025

Cobb Sheriff’s Office praised two members of their Public Safety Cadet force for “swift and selfless “ action

By Mark Woolsey The Cobb County Sheriff’s Office is praising two members of their Public Safety Cadet force for “swift and selfless “ action in the wake of a serious…

Laura Zhiss speaking at school board meeting

Education August 21, 2025

No more broadcast of public comments after 4-3 vote by Cobb school board

Photo above: Laura Zhiss By Rebecca Gaunt Following a party line vote of 4-3 Thursday evening, public comments will no longer be broadcast or recorded for the public record by…

Possible flooding Georgia: Drawing of thunderclouds with lightning on a dark backdrop

Weather August 21, 2025

Scattered storms in Georgia to continue through the weekend

Scattered thunderstorms across north and central Georgia this afternoon and evening could bring strong wind gusts, frequent lightning, and isolated flash flooding, with additional storms expected through the weekend. The…

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Pets and Pet Adoption August 21, 2025

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

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

A cream Pomeranian with a blue leash and scarf, looking happy

Pets and Pet Adoption August 21, 2025

“My name is Captain, 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 male cream Pomeranian. The following information on this potential family member is…

Weather August 21, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Thursday, August 21, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts partly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Thursday, August 21, 2025, with a high near 89 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

From the Editor August 21, 2025

The Courier will livestream the public comments at today’s Cobb school board meetings

By Larry Felton Johnson The Cobb County Courier will live-stream the public comments at the Cobb school board work session and the regular meeting. As Editor and Publisher of the…

Georgia State Capitol on mostly sunny day

Government & Politics August 21, 2025

Georgia lawmakers explore ways to end the state income tax, though critics caution against it

by Alander Rocha, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] August 19, 2025 Georgia officials discussed eliminating the state income tax Tuesday but provided…

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Environment August 21, 2025

Glacial lake flood hits Juneau, Alaska, reflecting a growing global risk as mountain glaciers melt

by Alton C. Byers, University of Colorado Boulder and Suzanne OConnell, Wesleyan University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Each summer in the mountains above Juneau,…

Color drawing of the south side of the White House

Government & Politics August 21, 2025

The Orwellian echoes in Trump’s push for ‘Americanism’ at the Smithsonian

by Laura Beers, American University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] When people use the term “Orwellian,” it’s not a good sign. It usually characterizes an…

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