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Weather May 7, 2025

Wave of storms in Georgia through weekend with severe storms possible Friday

The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for north and central Georgia, warning of isolated thunderstorms this afternoon and evening and an ongoing threat of severe weather…

Photo of volunteers at a art installation for the Mountain to River Trailfest

Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community May 7, 2025

Marietta Arts Council Presents M2R Trailfest 2025

[This is the latest installment of “Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community” by Brian Benefield. Photo above by Brian Benefield] We were a small but mighty group of Marietta Arts Council volunteers…

Nadia Faucette at a Cobb Planning Commission meeting

Cobb County May 7, 2025

Nadia Faucette takes seat on Cobb Planning Commission; Deborah Dance returns

[Photo above: screenshot of Nadia Faucette from Cobb County Planning Commission video] At today’s meeting of the Cobb County Planning Commission, Nadia Faucette took her seat on the commission, and…

Mableton mayor and CCF board member Michael Owens

Cobb County May 7, 2025

Community Celebrates Shared Achievements at Cobb Community Foundation 2025 Activate Good Event

Photo above: Mableton mayor and CCF board member Michael Owens The Cobb Community Foundation submitted the following press release and photos about its second annual Activate Good event: Cobb came…

Cobb County government building sign, a vertical rectangular sign with the words "Board of Commissioners," "County Clerk," "County Manager," "County Office," "Employment," and a wheelchair entrance icon

Cobb County May 7, 2025

Cobb Planning Commission delays decision on Powder Springs Road townhomes

At its Tuesday, May 7 meeting, the Cobb County Planning Commission considered a proposed rezoning that would allow a 24-unit townhome development in Cobb County Commission District 4 at the…

Pets and Pet Adoption May 7, 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 male orange tabby domestic short hair. The following information on this potential…

A black/white Australian cattle dog sitting with a leash

Pets and Pet Adoption May 7, 2025

“My name is Chili. Are you here to adopt me?”

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a female black/white Australian cattle dog. The following information on this potential family…

Cobb weather May 7: Photo of cloudy skies above a residential street

Weather May 7, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Wednesday, May 7, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts showers with thunderstorms here in Cobb County on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, with a high near 70 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly…

The "Star of Life" symbol represents medicine and health care. Three rectangles are arranged in a radial pattern to form a sort of abstract star shape, with a snake coiled around a staff superimposed on the center.

Health Care May 7, 2025

HIV Testing and Outreach Falter as Trump Funding Cuts Sweep the South

This article by Amy Maxmen first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Amy Maxmen May 6, 2025 JACKSON, Miss. — Storm clouds hung low above a community center…

Georgia May 7, 2025

Kemp decision to avoid 2026 Georgia U.S. Senate race scrambles projected field against Ossoff

by Stanley Dunlap, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] May 5, 2025 Gov. Brian Kemp announced on Monday that he will not run…

Georgia State Capitol on mostly sunny day

Georgia May 7, 2025

Another ethics complaint filed against conservative lobbying group with influence at Georgia Capitol

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] May 6, 2025 An influential conservative lobbying group has allegedly failed to file the…

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Health Care May 7, 2025

The MMR vaccine doesn’t contain ‘aborted fetus debris’, as RFK Jr has claimed. Here’s the science

by Hassan Vally, Deakin University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Robert F. Kennedy Jr, the United States’ top public health official, recently claimed some religious…

Drawing of an unfolding world map showing all continents except Antarctica

Environment May 7, 2025

How the US can mine its own critical minerals − without digging new holes

by Yuanzhi Tang, Georgia Institute of Technology and Scott McWhorter, Georgia Institute of Technology, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Every time you use your phone,…

Left - Porsha Winfrey, award winner. Right - Judge Kimberly A. Childs, presenter.

Justice May 6, 2025

Porsha Winfrey receives Excellence in Legal Administration Award

Left – Porsha Winfrey, award winner. Right – Judge Kimberly A. Childs, presenter (photo courtesy of Cobb County) Porsha Winfrey, the coordinator of Cobb County’s Drug Treatment Court, received the…

The front of the brick South Cobb Community Center building, with a "Vote Here" sign in front

Elections May 6, 2025

Cobb BOC special elections results certified; Allen sworn in

By Mark Woolsey The Cobb County Commission District 2 and District 4 special election is officially in the books. The Cobb County Board of Elections and Registration voted on Monday…

A color drawing of a wide assortment of fruits and vegetables

Cobb County May 6, 2025

Local farmer’s markets across Cobb County

Local farmers’ markets have been popular among metro Atlanta residents for decades now, and Cobb County has a growing number of them to choose from. The county posted the following…

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Education May 6, 2025

Master’s in robotics systems fulfills Kennesaw State online student’s goal

[This article by Gary Tanner first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] Matt Eaton had to convince himself that he could be what he wanted to…

Weather May 6, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Tuesday, May 6, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, with a high near 79 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly…

Pets and Pet Adoption May 6, 2025

“My name is Colby, and 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 red brown hound. The following information on this potential family member…

Pets and Pet Adoption May 6, 2025

“My name is Panini. Are you here to adopt me?”

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

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Wave of storms in Georgia through weekend with severe storms possible Friday

Wave of storms in Georgia through weekend with severe storms possible Friday

Marietta Arts Council Presents M2R Trailfest 2025

Nadia Faucette takes seat on Cobb Planning Commission; Deborah Dance returns

Community Celebrates Shared Achievements at Cobb Community Foundation 2025 Activate Good Event

Cobb Planning Commission delays decision on Powder Springs Road townhomes

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

“My name is Chili. Are you here to adopt me?”

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Wednesday, May 7, 2025

HIV Testing and Outreach Falter as Trump Funding Cuts Sweep the South

Kemp decision to avoid 2026 Georgia U.S. Senate race scrambles projected field against Ossoff

Another ethics complaint filed against conservative lobbying group with influence at Georgia Capitol

The MMR vaccine doesn’t contain ‘aborted fetus debris’, as RFK Jr has claimed. Here’s the science

How the US can mine its own critical minerals − without digging new holes

Porsha Winfrey receives Excellence in Legal Administration Award

Cobb BOC special elections results certified; Allen sworn in

Local farmer’s markets across Cobb County

Wave of storms in Georgia through weekend with severe storms possible Friday

Marietta Arts Council Presents M2R Trailfest 2025

Nadia Faucette takes seat on Cobb Planning Commission; Deborah Dance returns

Community Celebrates Shared Achievements at Cobb Community Foundation 2025 Activate Good Event

Cobb Planning Commission delays decision on Powder Springs Road townhomes

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

“My name is Chili. Are you here to adopt me?”

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Wednesday, May 7, 2025

HIV Testing and Outreach Falter as Trump Funding Cuts Sweep the South

Kemp decision to avoid 2026 Georgia U.S. Senate race scrambles projected field against Ossoff

Another ethics complaint filed against conservative lobbying group with influence at Georgia Capitol

The MMR vaccine doesn’t contain ‘aborted fetus debris’, as RFK Jr has claimed. Here’s the science

How the US can mine its own critical minerals − without digging new holes

Porsha Winfrey receives Excellence in Legal Administration Award

Cobb BOC special elections results certified; Allen sworn in

Local farmer’s markets across Cobb County

Master’s in robotics systems fulfills Kennesaw State online student’s goal

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Tuesday, May 6, 2025

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

“My name is Panini. Are you here to adopt me?”