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Climate and Weather December 8, 2023

Cobb County weather forecast for Friday, December 8, 2023

The National Weather Service forecasts partly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Friday, December 8, 2023, with a high near 61 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

Mableton December 7, 2023

Mableton Mayor Michael Owens chosen for training for new mayors in Harvard program

Photo: Mableton Mayor Michael Owens (photo by Larry Johnson/Cobb County Courier) The City of Mableton issued the following press release: MAYOR MICHAEL OWENS WAS SELECTED AS ONE OF 27 NEWLY-ELECTED…

(l to r) Betsy Madrerohon, Capital City Bank, Ron King, Capital City Bank, Sharon Mason, Cobb Chamber, Bonnie Buckner Reavis, 2023 Marietta Citizen of the Year, Mayor Steve Tumlin, City of Marietta, Greg Teague, 2023 Cobb Chamber Chairman, and Andy Gaines, The Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre

Marietta December 7, 2023

Cobb Chamber Marietta Area Council selects Bonnie Buckner Reavis as Citizen of the Year

(l to r) Betsy Madrerohon, Capital City Bank, Ron King, Capital City Bank, Sharon Mason, Cobb Chamber, Bonnie Buckner Reavis, 2023 Marietta Citizen of the Year, Mayor Steve Tumlin, City…

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

Cobb County December 7, 2023

Cobb Planning Commission recommends denial of a large mixed use development in Town Center area

By Caleb Groves MARIETTA, Ga.– On Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023, the Cobb County Planning Commission recommended denial of a rezoning application for a multi-use land parcel off of Chastain Road…

Scales of Justice with the word justice over it.

Justice December 7, 2023

Gov Kemp announces an increase in victim’s services funding

Governor Brian Kemp announced this morning that he has directed the Office of Planning and Budget to “increase funding for the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council’s (CJCC) Victim’s Services grant using…

A black/white cat inside a red/gray cage

Pets and Pet Adoption December 7, 2023

Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day: “As you can see, I’m a dignified kitty, and I’m in need of a loving home”

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

A black retriever with a blue leash, looking sad

Pets and Pet Adoption December 7, 2023

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “I’m HAPPY that you’re visiting, but I’ll be HAPPIER if you adopt me into a loving home!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is a large-sized male black retriever. The following information on this potential family member is…

Climate and Weather December 7, 2023

Cobb County weather forecast for Thursday, December 7, 2023

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Thursday, December 7, 2023, with a high near 56 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be partly cloudy,…

People at a table surrounded by holiday decorations

Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community December 6, 2023

Holiday Pop-Ups are popping up everywhere in Cobb

Hamp and Harry’s photo by Brian Benefield [This is the latest installment of “Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community” by Brian Benefield] I am unsure when the holiday pop-up trend started, but…

A group photo of Powder Springs Parks & Rec receiving Agency of the Year award

Powder Springs December 6, 2023

Powder Springs Parks & Rec named Agency of the Year for cities under 20k population

Photos courtesy of the City of Powder Springs The City of Powder Springs announced in the following news release that their parks & recreation department was honored with Georgia’s Agency…

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Crime & Public Safety March 17, 2026

Man charged in March 13 shooting at Texaco on Mableton Parkway

[The Cobb County Courier has a policy of withholding or redacting the name of suspects unless and until the person is convicted in a court of law or enters a…

Health & Wellness March 17, 2026

Is It Worth Your Time and Money To Set Up an HSA?

This article by Blake Farmer, Cara Anthony, and Emily Siner, Nashville Public Radio, first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Blake Farmer, Cara Anthony, and Emily Siner, Nashville…

Government & Politics, State Government March 17, 2026

Georgia House passes bill targeting political spending from ‘hostile’ foreign agents

by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] March 16, 2026 A bill seeking to mandate disclosure of political spending in Georgia…

Health & Wellness March 17, 2026

Federal judge blocks enforcement of Kennedy’s vaccine policies

by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] March 16, 2026 A federal judge in Massachusetts has halted enforcement of several key…

Health & Wellness March 17, 2026

Cancer vaccines could transform treatment and prevention – but misinformation about mRNA vaccines threatens their potential

by Dannell D. Boatman, West Virginia University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Scientists are making rapid progress toward a long-awaited goal that could help to…