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Drawing of houses and water with hurricanes winds

Opinion October 3, 2024

The Atlanta Area Is Not Safe From Hurricanes Anymore

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College As Atlanta and Asheville learned last week, they’re no longer insulated from climate change in general, or hurricanes in particular….

A white/black hound with a scarf, looking happy

Pets and Pet Adoption October 2, 2024

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “My name is Domino, and I could sure use a forever home!”

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 large-sized male white/black hound. The…

A calico cat with a purple scarf, inside a cage

Pets and Pet Adoption October 2, 2024

Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day: “My name is Seona, and I need a new home and family!”

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 calico domestic long…

Four men in red shirts with golf clubs pose for a group photo

Cobb County October 2, 2024

Two community service events: a golf fundraiser and a Service Sunday

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following reports and photos from two recent community service events: a golf tournament to support the work of the Sweetwater Mission, and a…

Volunteer near a big deep row of pumpkins with a blue tent in the background

Mableton October 2, 2024

Reports, photos from 2 volunteer events in Mableton

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted reports and photos from two volunteer events in Mableton: a litter cleanup on Whispering Pines and Pisgah roads, and the Giving Garden’s annual Pumpkin…

Climate and Weather October 2, 2024

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Wednesday, October 2, 2024

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, with a high near 83 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…

Cobb County School District official next to sign criticizing the superintendent

Government transparency and freedom of information October 1, 2024

Complaint filed with state AG over Cobb County School District’s handling of open records requests

Photo of Cobb schools Chief Strategy and Accountability Officer John Floresta by Rebecca Gaunt By Rebecca Gaunt The financial watchdog group Watching the Funds – Cobb filed a complaint last…

a screenshot of the six districts in Mableon, with 1,2,3 to the south, 4, 5, 6 to the north

Mableton October 1, 2024

Comments from the opposing sides of the Mableton cityhood lawsuit

The Supreme Court of Georgia has tentatively scheduled oral arguments on the challenge to the existence of the City of Mableton for November 6. Below are statements from the opposing…

The outline of a Georgia map with the GOP red white and blue elephant in the center

Opinion October 1, 2024

Bookman: For some GOP leaders, there’s no time like never to discuss gun safety policies

by Jay Bookman, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] September 19, 2024 When nursing student Laken Riley was tragically murdered here in Georgia…

Pets and Pet Adoption October 1, 2024

Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day: “Do you want to adopt me? I’m all ears!”

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 small-sized female gray/white domestic short…

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