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Weather July 10, 2025

Storm threat continues in Georgia, with severe weather risk to the east

Afternoon and evening thunderstorms are forecast for north and central Georgia on Thursday and Friday, with the potential for severe weather in eastern parts of the state. A limited flooding…

The big "Atlanta Braves" sign at the entrance to Truist Park

Sports July 10, 2025

“Willy Wonka’s Baseball Factory” Is Coming To Cobb County This All-Star Weekend

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Earlier today, I got to tour the Cobb Galeria Centre’s Capital One All-Star Village. I described it to fellow employees…

Kennesaw July 9, 2025

Kennesaw studying cannabis laws; downtown beverage businesses move forward

By Rebecca Gaunt In a 3-2 vote Monday, the Kennesaw City Council approved a motion to explore reducing penalties for misdemeanor possession of cannabis in the city ordinance. In Georgia,…

Weather July 9, 2025

Scattered storms capable of strong winds expected in GA this afternoon

The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for north and central Georgia, warning of scattered to numerous thunderstorms capable of producing strong wind gusts, frequent lightning, and…

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Education July 9, 2025

Kennesaw State computer game design and development students turn stargazing into interactive learning

[This article by Raynard Churchwell first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission.] Exploring the stars takes a creative turn with Draw the Night Sky, an interactive video…

Marietta July 9, 2025

Marietta Police Depart holds pinning ceremony for Gretchen Ingram’s promotion to Major

Photo courtesy of the Marietta Police Department According to a departmental public information release, the Marietta Police Department held a pinning ceremony Tuesday morning to honor Gretchen Ingram’s promotion to…

A tabby/calico cat inside a black and white cage

Pets and Pet Adoption July 9, 2025

“My name is Cinnamon. 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…

A tan labrador retriever looking happy with tongue's out and blue scarf

Pets and Pet Adoption July 9, 2025

“My name is Dakota, and I’m in need of a loving home!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a female tan labrador retriever. The following information on this potential family member…

New business licenses article posted each week with an image of Three people gathered around a wall-board with various business and industry symbols including gears and charts

Business & Economy July 9, 2025

Cobb Chamber announces upcoming Leadership Cobb participants

The Cobb Chamber distributed the following announcement about its upcoming Leadership Cobb class: Leadership Cobb, the Cobb Chamber’s premier leadership development program, has selected 60 new participants for the 2025-2026…

Wellstar Health System July 9, 2025

Ketul Patel to head Wellstar Health System

By Mark Woolsey Photo above from PR Newswire announcement The Wellstar Health System will soon have new top leadership. Wellstar trustees announced Tuesday that Ketul J. Patel has been picked…

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