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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…

Health & Wellness June 9, 2025

In Axing mRNA Contract, Trump Delivers Another Blow to US Biosecurity, Former Officials Say

This article by Amy Maxmen first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Amy Maxmen June 6, 2025 The Trump administration’s cancellation of $766 million in contracts to develop…

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Government & Politics June 9, 2025

Who’s running for office? Georgia candidates announce 2026 bids

by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] June 7, 2025 The 2026 elections are more than a year away, but campaign…

Health & Wellness June 9, 2025

Georgia confirms fifth measles case of the year in unvaccinated families

This article by Rebecca Grapevine first appeared in Healthbeat, republished with permission. Jun 6, 2025 at 1:24pm EDT Public health, explained: Sign up to receive Healthbeat’s free Atlanta newsletter here….

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