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A color drawing of a house, car, and tree partially submerged in a flood

Weather & Environment July 7, 2025

Why Texas Hill Country, where a devastating flood killed dozens, is one of the deadliest places in the US for flash flooding

by Hatim Sharif, The University of Texas at San Antonio, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Texas Hill Country is known for its landscapes, where shallow…

Justice June 30, 2025

Supreme Court upholds childproofing porn sites

by Meg Leta Jones, Georgetown University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The U.S. Supreme Court handed down a decision on June 27, 2025, that will…

National January 29, 2025

I study democracy worldwide − here’s how Texas is eroding human rights, free expression and civil liberties

by Katie Scofield, Texas A&M University-San Antonio, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] While concerns about the future of American democracy dominate headlines worldwide, millions of…

Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community July 14, 2025

Marietta Cobb Museum is Building Community Through Art

[Photo by Brian Benefield] [This is the latest installment of “Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community” by Brian Benefield. Photo above by Brian Benefield] My wife, Cecilie, and I rarely win the…

Pets and Pet Adoption July 14, 2025

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

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a male black/white American Staffordshire terrier. The following information on this potential family…

Pets and Pet Adoption July 14, 2025

“My name is Heidi, and 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 tabby domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…

Fuel Cost July 14, 2025

Average gasoline price in Georgia remains unchanged

According to AAA’s weekly report, gasoline prices in Georgia remained unchanged at an average cost of $2.90 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. The EV charging rate also maintained its…

Youth activities July 14, 2025

Girl Scouts and Carter’s announce new immersive reading program

Girl Scouts and Carter’s Level Up the Typical Summer Book Club Reading Equals Adventure with Plot-Inspired Activities and Experiments for 200+ Area Girls: Cobb and Fulton Top Participating Counties The…

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Why Texas Hill Country, where a devastating flood killed dozens, is one of the deadliest places in the US for flash flooding

Supreme Court upholds childproofing porn sites

I study democracy worldwide − here’s how Texas is eroding human rights, free expression and civil liberties