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A view of the Chattahoochee after Hurricane Helene that shows trees in the middle of the now-widened river

From the Editor September 29, 2024

Helene widens the Chattahoochee River in Smyrna

By Larry Felton Johnson, Editor and Publisher I’ve resumed my practice of taking long walks, mostly to try to get down to the weight I was at 25 years old….

A color drawing of a house, car, and tree partially submerged in a flood

Climate and Weather September 29, 2024

Flood warning for Sweetwater Creek near Austell in Cobb and Douglas counties continues Sunday

The National Weather Service flood warning for Sweetwater Creek near Austell, affecting nearby parts of Cobb County and Douglas County continues Sunday morning, September 29. The flooding is expected to…

The big "Atlanta Braves" sign at the entrance to Truist Park

Sports September 28, 2024

Spencer Schwellenbach Shows The Braves Know How To Prepare Rookies

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College With the Atlanta Braves’ season on the line, pitcher Spencer Schwellenbach dominated the New York Mets. It’s yet another example…

Climate and Weather September 28, 2024

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Saturday, September 28, 2024

The National Weather Service forecasts partly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Saturday, September 28, 2024, with a high near 75 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

Climate and Weather September 28, 2024

Major flooding expected on Sweetwater Creek near Austell

Major flooding is expected on Sweetwater Creek in Cobb County and Douglas County. The National Weather Service issued a Flood Warning on Saturday September 28 that will remain in effect…

A group shot of the volunteers at the Cityview Drive litter cleanup, one holding a "volunteers at work" sign

Cobb County September 28, 2024

Litter cleanup on Cityview Drive and the Smyrna Jonquil Lions Club Car Show

Avid community volunteer and advocate Barry Krebs submitted reports and photos from two recent events in Cobb County: a litter cleanup on and around Cityview Drive in Mableton, and the…

A color drawing of a wide assortment of fruits and vegetables

Cobb County September 28, 2024

Center for Family Resources asks for community support for its Thanks for Giving drive

The Center for Family Resources distributed the following announcement asking the community to help reach the goal of supporting 1,000 families in its Thanks for Giving program: Canned vegetables, yams,…

Climate and Weather September 28, 2024

Flood warning issued for the Chattahoochee River at Cobb Parkway

The National Weather Service issued a flood warning for the Chattahoochee River at US 41 (Cobb Parkway) covering both the Cobb County and Fulton County sides of the river. The…

Cobb weather January 6: Photo of cloudy skies above a residential street

Climate and Weather September 27, 2024

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Friday, September 27, 2024

The National Weather Service forecasts possible tropical storm conditions here in Cobb County on Friday, September 27, 2024, with a high near 73 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued…

A black white collie looking at the camera

Pets and Pet Adoption September 27, 2024

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “I’m a puppy who’s been living on the street, and I need a 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 medium-sized male black/white collie. The…

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Climate and Weather January 8, 2025

Update on winter storm watch for metro Atlanta and north Georgia

The National Weather Service updated the winter storm watch at 3:10 p.m. The primary change in this update is the forecast of how much snow might fall. The NWS repeated…

Opinion January 8, 2025

Political Cartoon by Clay Jones

Immigration January 8, 2025

Providing driver’s licenses to undocumented immigrants improves birth outcomes, research shows

by Margot Moinester, Washington University in St. Louis and Kaitlyn Stanhope, Emory University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] When states give driver’s licenses to undocumented…

Environment January 8, 2025

Planning for spring’s garden? Bees like variety and don’t care about your neighbors’ yards

by Laura Russo, University of Tennessee, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] In order to reproduce, most flowering plants rely on animals to move their pollen….

Literature January 8, 2025

What Shakespeare revealed about the chaotic reign of Richard III – and why the play still resonates in the age of Donald Trump

by David Sterling Brown, Trinity College, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Written around 1592, William Shakespeare’s play “Richard III” follows the reign of England’s infamous…

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Helene widens the Chattahoochee River in Smyrna

Flood warning for Sweetwater Creek near Austell in Cobb and Douglas counties continues Sunday

Spencer Schwellenbach Shows The Braves Know How To Prepare Rookies

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Saturday, September 28, 2024

Major flooding expected on Sweetwater Creek near Austell

Litter cleanup on Cityview Drive and the Smyrna Jonquil Lions Club Car Show

Center for Family Resources asks for community support for its Thanks for Giving drive

Flood warning issued for the Chattahoochee River at Cobb Parkway

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Friday, September 27, 2024

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “I’m a puppy who’s been living on the street, and I need a home!”