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Education August 3, 2024

Georgia schools chief says African American studies decision rooted in ‘divisive concepts’ law

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] August 1, 2024 Georgia’s 2022 “divisive concepts” bill is to blame for the state’s…

Climate and Weather August 3, 2024

Cobb County weather forecast for Saturday, August 3, 2024

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Saturday, August 3, 2024, with a high near 89 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

Climate and Weather August 3, 2024

Isolated to scattered storms expected in north and central Georgia Saturday

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia for Saturday August 3, 2024. Isolated to scattered thunderstorms are…

Transportation August 2, 2024

Lane closures on I-285 at South Cobb Drive continue until Monday morning

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) announced lane closures on I-285 in Cobb County in and near Smyrna this weekend. The press release for the work describes the scope and…

Transportation August 2, 2024

Rolling lane closures on I-75 in Cumberland area of Cobb County throughout weekend

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) announced rolling lane closures on I-75 in the Cumberland area of Cobb County for the entire weekend. GDOT described the scope and schedule of…

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Climate and Weather August 2, 2024

With scorching heat index, the Hope House Cooling Center in Cobb County will be open through August 6

With the heat index expected to reach the 105-110 degree range, Cobb County announced that the Hope House Cooling Center will be open at least between now and August 6….

A sidewalk lined with storefronts in The Battery

Cobb County August 2, 2024

August events at the Battery Atlanta

The Battery Atlanta distributed the following schedule of upcoming events: The Battery Atlanta wraps up the warm season with an exciting array of August festivities. As summer comes to a…

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Education August 2, 2024

Legal battle continues for expelled student to return to Cobb County school

By Rebecca Gaunt As a result of an emergency hearing in Cobb County Superior Court Wednesday, one student who had planned to join his peers Thursday for the first day…

Pets and Pet Adoption August 2, 2024

Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day: “My name is Anami, and I’m a sweet kitty who needs a home!”

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 female gray/white domestic short…

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Pets and Pet Adoption August 2, 2024

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “My name is Mango, and I’m a sweet adoptable hound!”

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 female brown/white hound. The…

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Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community November 5, 2024

Talking Turkey and A Random Encounter With Alton

Photo above by Brian Benefield [This is the latest installment of “Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community” by Brian Benefield] I recently chatted briefly with my neighbor, renowned chef, and food science…

Cobb County November 5, 2024

Cobb man sentenced to two life sentences for aggravated child molestation

Cobb County Superior Court Judge Kellie Hill handed down two life sentences plus 38 years for a man convicted of five counts of aggravated child molestation, four counts of child…

Cobb County November 5, 2024

Cobb man found guilty of rape and child molestation

Gary Dewayne Bailey, 43, was found guilty of rape, child molestation, and contributing to the delinquency of a minor in a jury trial in the courtroom of Superior Court Senior…

Misinformation November 5, 2024

No, you’re not that good at detecting fake videos – 2 misinformation experts explain why and how you can develop the power to resist these deceptions

by Sam Wineburg, Stanford University and Michael Caulfield, University of Washington, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Someone following the 2024 presidential election could have seen…

Elections November 5, 2024

Why Pennsylvania’s election results will take time to count

by Alauna Safarpour, Gettysburg College, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The country is unlikely to know who wins the battleground state of Pennsylvania on election…

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