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Education September 9, 2021

Cobb Schools data shows Black and disabled students more likely to be referred to law enforcement

By Rebecca Gaunt This story was produced as part of a collaboration with the Center for Public Integrity and USA TODAY. Just the threat of involving campus police was enough…

Education September 9, 2021

When schools call police on kids

By Corey Mitchell, Joe Yerardi and Susan Ferriss, Center for Public Integrity This story was produced as part of a collaboration with the Center for Public Integrity and USA TODAY…

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Cobb County November 18, 2024

Take a virtual tour of the newly revamped Gritters Library

Cobb County Public Library has created a virtual tour of its newly renovated Gritters Library branch. The tour includes audio narration. According to the announcement for the virtual tour: Discover…

Addiction and Recovery November 18, 2024

Choosing Clarity: The Rise of the Sober Curious Movement

Image above: Common Alcoholic Beverages (Released into the Public Domain by the photographer at https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=3288050) By Maya Watson “I choose violence every time I drink, literally, “said Virginia Boyd, a…

Transportation November 18, 2024

AAA: Georgia gasoline prices steady over past week

According to AAA’s weekly report, gasoline prices in Georgia remained steady, with an average cost of $2.93 per gallon for regular unleaded. “Despite another week of lackluster demand for gasoline,…

Pets and Pet Adoption November 18, 2024

“I’m Hazel, and I’m already leashed up and ready to go home with you!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is a female tan/white shepherd. The following information on this potential family member is copied…

Pets and Pet Adoption November 18, 2024

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

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

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school resource officers

Cobb Schools data shows Black and disabled students more likely to be referred to law enforcement

When schools call police on kids