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Drawing of a shovel, pitchfork,and plants on a wooden fence

Community Life, Libraries March 1, 2026

Learn to create a backyard habitat for Spring at the West Cobb Regional Library

By Kelly Johnson With spring a few weeks away, West Cobb Regional Library has scheduled a couple of March events to help enjoy the season—from the backyard. Because Cobb County…

Community Life, Libraries February 27, 2026

Cobb Master Gardeners workshop on seed starting at Mountain View Regional Library

By Kelly Johnson The weekend before 2026’s first equinox, on March 20th with spring’s renaissance, the Cobb County Public Library Spring Book Sale will offer unbeatable deals on books. Alongside…

Cobb County March 28, 2025

North Cobb Regional Library welcomes Spring with a focus on gardening

By Kelly Johnson NORTH COBB REGIONAL NURTURES A VIRIDESCENT SPRING North Cobb Regional Library greets the first full month of spring with a weekly April event, Kids Create and a…

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….

A color drawing of a wide assortment of fruits and vegetables

Environment March 25, 2024

Climate change is shifting the zones where plants grow – here’s what that could mean for your garden

by Matt Kasson, West Virginia University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] With the arrival of spring in North America, many people are gravitating to the…

Photo of South Cobb Regional Library in article about fall book sale

Cobb County Public Library October 3, 2021

Gardeners Night Out at the Cobb Public Libraries

If you’re a gardener, and want to keep up with your skills as winter approaches, the Cobb County Public Library and the Master Gardener Volunteers of Cobb County are sponsoring…

Welcome to Cobb County brick sign at Henderson Road on Veterans Memorial

Environment September 27, 2021

Master Gardener Volunteers of Cobb County present Fall 2021 Gardening Series

The following notice was posted on the Cobb County government Facebook page: Have a love for gardening? The Master Gardener Volunteers of Cobb County presents Fall 2021 Gardening Series. The…

Pets and Pet Adoption March 13, 2026

“I’m a doggy in need of a permanent loving home!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a male white/tri-color shepherd. The following information on this potential family member is…

Pets and Pet Adoption March 13, 2026

“My name is Ti-Ti, and I’m in need of a loving home!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a male orange tabby domestic short hair. The following information on this potential…

Health & Wellness March 13, 2026

Medicare Advantage ‘Dark Money’ Group Attempts To Win Higher Payments for Insurance Companies

This article by Fred Schulte, Maia Rosenfeld, and David Hilzenrath first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Fred Schulte, Maia Rosenfeld, and David Hilzenrath, March 13, 2026 Judging…

Government & Politics, National Government March 13, 2026

U.S. Senate passes bill with Warnock-backed provision limiting the number of investor-owned homes

by Alander Rocha, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] March 12, 2026 The U.S. Senate passed a bill Thursday with a provision backed…

Government & Politics, State Government March 13, 2026

House passes bill seeking to ease access to Georgia’s medical cannabis program

by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] March 12, 2026 A bill aimed at modernizing Georgia’s medical cannabis program passed the…