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Weather & Environment May 20, 2025

Another storm threat rolls into Georgia Tuesday night, severe storms possible

The National Weather Service is warning residents of north and central Georgia to prepare for potentially severe thunderstorms tonight, Tuesday, May 20, including damaging winds and possible tornadoes. The National…

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Weather & Environment May 20, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Tuesday, May 20, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, with a high near 90 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

Pets and Pet Adoption May 20, 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 gold golden retriever. The following information on this potential family member…

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Pets and Pet Adoption May 20, 2025

“My name is Xander, 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 tabby/white domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…

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Health & Wellness May 20, 2025

The roots of dementia can start in childhood – prevention should be a lifelong goal

by Scott Chiesa, UCL; Francesca Farina, University of Chicago, and Laura Booi, Leeds Beckett University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] More than 60 million people…

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Education May 19, 2025

Kennesaw State alum receives international scientific honor

[This article by Dave Shelles first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] Kennesaw State University alumnus Ali Shilatifard ’89 has been elected to the National Academy…

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Government & Politics May 19, 2025

Cobb County’s web address will change on June 2

Cobb County announced in a news release that it will switch from its current “.org” web address to a domain ending in “.gov,” the most common practice of official government…

Weather & Environment May 19, 2025

Front expected to bring numerous thunderstorms to GA, some possibly severe

In an updated hazardous weather outlook this morning, the National Weather Service warns of potentially strong to severe thunderstorms today and later this week across north and central Georgia. Threats…

Crime & Public Safety May 19, 2025

UPDATE: Missing Marietta woman found safe near Cumberland Mall

Officer Chuck McPhilamy of the Marietta Police Department issued the following update announcing that fifty-six-year-old Elizabeth Jones, who was missing, was located and is safe: May 18, 2025 Update: LOCATED…

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Health & Wellness May 19, 2025

Senior Citizens Council of Cobb to host “Taking care of your own health”

Senior Citizens Council of Cobb County distributed the following announcement: PATIENT ADVOCACY:Taking Care of Your Own Health Learn about patients’ rights and managing one’s own health care. Is your doctor…

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Food Safety January 18, 2026

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