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A sign stating "Parking Lot Adoptions. Free Adoption of Featured Pets. Every Monday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Pets and Pet Adoption November 16, 2022

Cobb County Animal Services announces free pet adoption event each Monday

Cobb County Animal Services sent the following announcement of an event held each Monday where you can adopt a cat or kitten, dog or puppy, at no cost beyond getting…

Animal Rights October 26, 2022

Pit bulls went from America’s best friend to public enemy – now they’re slowly coming full circle

by Colin Dayan, Vanderbilt University [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] As recently as 50 years ago, the pit bull was America’s favorite dog. Pit bulls…

Cobb County September 5, 2022

Cobb County Animal Services offers special deal on pet adoption through the end of September

Are you interested in taking in a new furry family member: canine or feline? A big dog or a cat of any size? Cobb County Animal Services is offering a…

Dog and Cat in promo about $25 adoption deal in August

Pets and Pet Adoption August 6, 2022

Cobb animal shelter reopens, special adoption deal in progress

The Cobb County Animal Services Shelter announced in an email to the Courier that the shelter has reopened, and a special adoption deal is underway from now through August 25….

Pets and Pet Adoption July 18, 2022

Gloria Skeen Cornell, founder of no-kill cat shelter, dies at 76

By Mark Woolsey A Cobb County woman who broke new ground for animal rescue organizations locally has died. The Good Mews Animal Foundation announced that Gloria Skeen Cornell passed away…

Announcement for the event described in detail the the Adopt-a-thon article

Pets and Pet Adoption July 17, 2022

Cobb Animal Services waives adoption fee during the Adopt-a-thon event on July 18

If you are looking for a new furry family member, you’ll want to check out the Cobb Animal Services Adopt-a-thon. The department posted the following announcement to the Cobb County…

Two adult women and a baby, women smiling toward camera

Powder Springs May 27, 2022

Powder Springs announces return of annual SpringsFest

The following press release was distributed by the City of Powder Springs and the Powder Springs Business Group, announcing the return of the annual SpringsFest: Just days before the official…

closeup of a grey cat walking across floor

Environment April 10, 2022

To protect wildlife from free-roaming cats, a zone defense may be more effective than trying to get every feline off the street

By Daniel Herrera, George Mason University and Travis Gallo, George Mason University Should domestic cats be allowed to roam freely outdoors? It’s a contentious issue. Those who say yes assert…

picture of dogs with list of times for the Homeless Pet Club donations

Cobb County Public Library November 14, 2021

Homeless Pet Club collecting specific items for shelter dogs and cats

The Kemp Library’s Homeless Pet Club is collecting a list of specific items to give the dogs and cats at the Cobb County Animal Services shelter some holiday cheer. You…

Pets October 7, 2021

Looking for a doggie or kitty? Cobb County Animal Services has just the event for you!

If you’re looking to adopt a new doggie or kitty for your family, Cobb County Animal Services is holding a special event that you should definitely check out. The details…

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Education October 31, 2024

Cobb eighth grader expelled for warning friend of shooting threat

By Rebecca Gaunt Upon hearing that three Cobb schools were the target of a violent threat, a Campbell Middle School special education student accessed Google Chat in his first-period class…

Pedestrian Safety October 31, 2024

Dangerous conditions for pedestrians on South Cobb Drive at serious accident site

By Larry Felton Johnson According to a public information release from Officer Aaron Wilson, the Cobb County Police Department’s STEP Unit is investigating an incident on South Cobb Drive, north…

Health Care October 31, 2024

Toddler’s Backyard Snakebite Bills Totaled More Than a Quarter Million Dollars

This article by Jackie Fortiér first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Jackie Fortiér October 30, 2024 This spring, a few days after his 2nd birthday, Brigland Pfeffer…

Elections October 31, 2024

Georgians voting absentee urged by election officials to drop ballots off at county drop boxes

by Stanley Dunlap, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] October 29, 2024 The political landscape has shifted greatly since the 2020 presidential election…

Holidays October 31, 2024

Making a Snickers bar is a complex science − a candy engineer explains how to build the airy nougat and chewy caramel of this Halloween favorite

by Richard Hartel, University of Wisconsin-Madison, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] It’s Halloween. You’ve just finished trick-or-treating and it’s time to assess the haul. You…

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