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Environment September 26, 2025

Rivers are heating up faster than the air − that’s a problem for aquatic life and people

by Li Li (李黎), Penn State, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] When you think about heat waves, you might picture sweltering cities, shimmering asphalt and…

Justice September 26, 2025

How the First Amendment protects Americans’ speech − and how it does not

by Ray Brescia, Albany Law School, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Imagine a protest outside the funeral of a popular political leader, with some of…

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Weather September 25, 2025

Showers and thunderstorms forecast across north and central Georgia Thursday

Showers and thunderstorms are forecast across north and central Georgia today and tonight, with the potential for some storms to become strong to severe—especially in eastern parts of the state….

Libraries September 25, 2025

West Cobb Regional Library has Halloween events to inspire the imagination

By Kelly Johnson While West Cobb venues like the Still Family and Sleepy Hollow Farms offer pumpkin patches and seasonal activities such as corn mazes and hayrides, West Cobb Regional…

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Libraries September 25, 2025

Halloween events for all ages coming to South Cobb Regional Library

By Kelly Johnson The South Cobb Regional Library has staged contrasting events for October, which celebrates the fun of Halloween while also warning of the horrors of reality. In a…

Cobb weather October 8: Photo of cloudy skies above a residential street

Weather September 25, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Thursday, September 25, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts showers and thunderstorms here in Cobb County on Thursday, September 25, 2025, with a high near 80 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

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Elections September 25, 2025

Dates set for state Senate District 35 special election for seat vacated by Jason Esteves

By Mark Woolsey Qualifying and absentee voting dates have been set for the special State Senate District 35 election in Cobb and Fulton counties. Governor Brian Kemp signed an executive…

Cobb County Police Department Crime Scene Unit vehicle

Cobb County September 25, 2025

Arrest made in killing of 9-month-old girl in Cumberland area

By Mark Woolsey One arrest has been made, and more may come in the killing of a 9-month-old girl at a Cumberland-area hotel. Police say they were called to the…

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Pets and Pet Adoption September 25, 2025

“My name is Phoebe. 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 tabby/calico domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…

Pets and Pet Adoption September 25, 2025

“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 male tan/white hound. The following information on this potential family member is…

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Pets and Pet Adoption October 16, 2025

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