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News Media May 21, 2025

Nonprofit news media leaders are struggling to stop leaning on the foundations that say they should branch out more

by Katherine Fink, Pace University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] You’ve probably heard the adage about not putting all your eggs in one basket. It’s…

Community Life May 20, 2025

Cobb Collaborative Celebrates Georgia Reads Community Award With Students and Local Leaders

Cobb Collaborative submitted the following press release: Austell, Georgia – Earlier this year, Cobb Collaborative was honored as one of ten recipients of the Georgia Reads Community Award, a statewide…

Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community May 20, 2025

1885 Grill Is True Southern Hospitality

Photo above: pecan pie and bread pudding topped with ice cream, by Brian Benefield [This is the latest installment of “Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community” by Brian Benefield. Photo above by…

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

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…

Cobb weather June 15: Photo of cloudy skies above a residential street

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…

A tabby/white cat inside a cage, looking outside

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…

outline of a human head with drawing of brain visible

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…

graphic of lab equipment including beakers, microscope and test tubes

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…

Cobb County government building sign, a vertical rectangular sign with the words "Board of Commissioners," "County Clerk," "County Manager," "County Office," "Employment," and a wheelchair entrance icon

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…

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Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community June 27, 2025

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