No Kings rallies

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Government & Politics June 17, 2025

Millions rally against authoritarianism, while the White House portrays protests as threats – a political scientist explains

by Jeremy Pressman, University of Connecticut, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] At the end of a week when President Donald Trump sent Marines and the…

Government & Politics June 17, 2025

Loudermilk, Greene sign letter calling for shift of red snapper fishing regulation to the states

By Larry Felton Johnson The two GOP U.S. legislators whose districts include parts of Cobb County, 11th District Rep. Barry Loudermilk and 14th District Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, have signed…

Mableton June 17, 2025

Kappa Alpha Psi distributes food for homeless people

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about the Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity’s project to provide meals for homeless people: Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity along with…

Weather June 17, 2025

Afternoon thunderstorms in metro Atlanta expected to continue

Scattered thunderstorms are expected across north and central Georgia this afternoon and evening, with gusty winds, frequent lightning, and localized flooding possible. Daily storm chances will persist through the week,…

Weather June 17, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Tuesday, June 17, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, with a high near 88 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

Pets and Pet Adoption June 17, 2025

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

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

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No Kings rallies

Millions rally against authoritarianism, while the White House portrays protests as threats – a political scientist explains