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Sign in front of Cobb & Douglas Public Health on County Services Parkway in article about Cobb & Douglas Public Health hiring

Health & Wellness June 25, 2026

Cobb & Douglas Health Foundation Awarded Honda Contribution to Advance Child Passenger Safety

The following news release was distributed by Cobb & Douglas Public Health: The Cobb & Douglas Health Foundation has received a $40,000 contribution from Honda to strengthen child passenger safety efforts in Cobb and…

International June 25, 2026

The danger of US‑Iran ceasefire agreement is what it leaves out

by Monica Duffy Toft, Tufts University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The latest U.S. military conflict with Iran appears to be over. Washington declared success….

Pets and Pet Adoption June 25, 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 fawn brindle/white retriever. The following information on this potential family member…

Pets and Pet Adoption June 25, 2026

“My name is Cheese, 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/white domestic short hair. The following information on this potential…

Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community June 25, 2026

Marietta Brought Cake to America’s 250th Birthday Party

Image above by Brian Benefield [This is the latest installment of “Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community” by Brian Benefield. Photo above by Brian Benefield] If cities could blow out birthday…

Community Life, Food Security June 25, 2026

Mayor launches Mableton initiative to combat childhood hunger during summer break

Photo above: Mayor Michael Owens and Kennedy Camp Mableton Mayor Michael Owens announced in a press release that he has launched a citywide initiative aimed at ensuring every child in…