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Justice October 5, 2023

First Amendment advocates fight growing number of U.S. book bans

by Ariana Figueroa, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] October 4, 2023 WASHINGTON — One of Thomasina Brown’s favorite books is a memoir…

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Elections October 5, 2023

State Election Board shelves bid to allow more hand-marked ballots, affirms touchscreen use

[Sign at South Cobb Recreation Center voting location. Photo:Cobb County Courier/Larry Felton Johnson] by Stanley Dunlap, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] October…

Pets and Pet Adoption October 5, 2023

Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day: “My name is Thorn, but I guarantee I won’t be a thorn in your side if you adopt me!”

Photo from Cobb County Animal Services Shelter website The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is a medium-sized male tabby domestic short…

A black/gray pit bull type with a blue leash, looking angry

Pets and Pet Adoption October 5, 2023

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “My name is Krewe, and I’d like to become a member of your ‘crew’. Please adopt me!”

[Photo 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 black/gray bully breed/pit…

A brick fountain in Glover Park on Marietta Square. benches surround a circular brick path and a photographer snaps a shot.

Marietta October 5, 2023

The Glover Park After Dark Series will get you in the Halloween spirit

Glover Park fountain on Marietta Square (Photo: Larry Felton Johnson/Cobb County Courier] The inaugural season of the Glover Park After Dark Series continues next Wednesday, October 11 at 6 p.m.,…

Climate and Weather October 5, 2023

Cobb County weather forecast for Thursday, October 5, 2023

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Thursday, October 5, 2023, with a high near 80 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly…

A group of Danish citizens look at an F-35 fighter jet

Business October 5, 2023

Lockheed Martin delivers the first four of Denmark’s permanently-based F-35s

[Photo courtesy of Lockheed Martin] The first four of the Kingdom of Denmark’s permanently-based F-35A Lightning II aircraft were delivered to Skrydstrup Air Base, Denmark. View Larger Map The Lockheed…

A group of Drug Treatment Court graduates and Judge Kimberly Childs and staff pose for photo

Justice October 4, 2023

Graduation ceremony held for Cobb Drug Treatment Court participants

[Photo courtesy of Cobb County government] On Monday, October 2, the Cobb County Drug Treatment Court celebrated the graduation of a group of participants in the program attended by judges,…

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Science and Technology October 4, 2023

Tenacious curiosity in the lab can lead to a Nobel Prize – mRNA research exemplifies the unpredictable value of basic scientific research

by André O. Hudson, Rochester Institute of Technology, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The 2023 Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine will go to Katalin…

A sidewalk lined with storefronts in The Battery

Cumberland October 4, 2023

Football, movies, music and more: the Battery Atlanta releases its October schedule

The Battery (Photo: Larry Felton Johnson/Cobb County Courier) The Battery Atlanta released its schedule for the beginning of the fall season. Events include Friday movie nights, an escape room, College…

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Education, News December 15, 2025

Court battle continues over expulsion for Cobb student who warned friend of shooting threat

By Rebecca Gaunt The Cobb County School District is pursuing the expulsion of a middle school student who used his school-issued device to warn a friend about a shooting threat,…

Health & Wellness December 15, 2025

FDA Panelists Questioned Antidepressants in Pregnancy. But Doctors Call Them a Lifeline.

This article by Lisa Rab first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Lisa Rab December 15, 2025 If you are pregnant or a new mother who is struggling…

Government & Politics December 15, 2025

US House GOP preps health care bill for vote before new year

by Jennifer Shutt, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] December 12, 2025 WASHINGTON — U.S. House Republicans released a health care bill Friday…

Environment December 15, 2025

New industry standards and tech advances make pre-owned electronics a viable holiday gift option

by Suvrat Dhanorkar, Georgia Institute of Technology, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Electronic gifts are very popular, and in recent years, retailers have been offering…