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Climate and Weather May 6, 2024

Weather alert for Cobb County: scattered thunderstorms remain possible today

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia for Monday, May 6. Scattered thunderstorms remain possible today, with…

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Politics May 5, 2024

As humans, we all want self-respect – and keeping that in mind might be the missing ingredient when you try to change someone’s mind

by Colin Marshall, University of Washington, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Why is persuasion so hard, even when you have facts on your side? As…

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Immigration May 5, 2024

Many immigrants to the US are fleeing violence and persecution − here’s how the federal government can help cities absorb them

by Karen Jacobsen, Tufts University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Immigration has become a defining issue in the 2024 elections and a major challenge in…

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Mableton May 5, 2024

Kappa Alpha Psi event serves meals to families in need in Mableton

Barry Krebs provided the following report, along with photos, on an event organized by the Kappa Alpha Fraternity’s Smyrna chapter: The Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Alpharetta-Smyrna came down to serve…

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Cobb County May 5, 2024

Free summer meals for children and teens under 18 at Cobb public libraries

Nutritious breakfast and lunch will be offered for children and teens under 18 at two Cobb County Public Library branches on weekdays in June and July. The program is offered…

Climate and Weather May 5, 2024

Cobb County weather forecast for Sunday, May 5, 2024

The National Weather Service forecasts partly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Sunday, May 5, 2024, with a high near 83 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

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Health Care May 5, 2024

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from April 26 to May 2

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…

Climate and Weather May 5, 2024

Hazardous weather outlook for Cobb: scattered thunderstorms

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia on Sunday, May 5. The alert warns of fog in…

Pets and Pet Adoption May 4, 2024

Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day: “I’m watching you closely, and really hope you’ll adopt me!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is a small-sized female tabby/white domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…

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Pets and Pet Adoption May 4, 2024

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “I’ve been living on the street and now I’m ready for a real home!”

Photo above from Cobb County Animal Services Shelter website The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is a medium-sized male yellow shepherd….

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