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Elections November 19, 2025

The special election in Georgia state senate district 35 will head to a runoff next month

By Mark Woolsey The special election in Georgia state senate district 35 will head to a runoff next month. In unofficial totals from Tuesday’s voting, former Cobb County School Board…

Health & Wellness November 19, 2025

Americans are unprepared for the expensive and complex process of aging – a geriatrician explains how they can start planning

by Kahli Zietlow, University of Michigan, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Hollywood legend Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, were found dead in their…

water quality November 18, 2025

Safe but Smelly: MIB Behind Changes in Marietta Tap Water

Marietta Water posted the following statement on the City of Marietta’s website: Water customers in Marietta may have noticed a different taste and smell from their tap water over the…

Weather November 18, 2025

Low Humidity and Dry Fuels Raise Fire Danger Across Georgia Tuesday, Nov 18

Critical fire weather conditions will affect north and central Georgia this afternoon due to dry fuels and low humidity. However, the risk for widespread hazardous weather remains low through the…

Weather November 18, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Tuesday, November 18, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, with a high near 72 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…

Weather November 17, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Monday, November 17, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Monday, November 17, 2025, with a high near 66 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…

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Education November 17, 2025

Accreditation of colleges, once low key, has gotten political

by Robbie Sequeira, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] November 16, 2025 When six Southern public university systems this summer formed a new…

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Weekend Quiz November 16, 2025

How much do you know about the cities in Cobb County?

The more Cobb County’s residents know about their county and its cities, the more they can be happy, engaged and productive citizens. In this spirit, the Courier has a daily…

Weather November 16, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Sunday, November 16, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Sunday, November 16, 2025, with a high near 73 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be clear,…

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Education, News December 15, 2025

Court battle continues over expulsion for Cobb student who warned friend of shooting threat

By Rebecca Gaunt The Cobb County School District is pursuing the expulsion of a middle school student who used his school-issued device to warn a friend about a shooting threat,…

Health & Wellness December 15, 2025

FDA Panelists Questioned Antidepressants in Pregnancy. But Doctors Call Them a Lifeline.

This article by Lisa Rab first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Lisa Rab December 15, 2025 If you are pregnant or a new mother who is struggling…

Government & Politics December 15, 2025

US House GOP preps health care bill for vote before new year

by Jennifer Shutt, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] December 12, 2025 WASHINGTON — U.S. House Republicans released a health care bill Friday…

Environment December 15, 2025

New industry standards and tech advances make pre-owned electronics a viable holiday gift option

by Suvrat Dhanorkar, Georgia Institute of Technology, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Electronic gifts are very popular, and in recent years, retailers have been offering…