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Health Care April 23, 2024

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from April 12 to April 18

The following are scores for the past week for restaurants, school cafeterias, hotels, and other food service facilities in Cobb County from the Georgia Department of Public Health. For more…

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Environment April 23, 2024

Earth Day at Truist Park with the Atlanta Braves

Barry Krebs submitted the following report and photos from the Atlanta Braves game on Earth Day, where the focus was on recycling: Keep Cobb Beautiful in conjunction with WestRock Recycling…

Cobb County April 23, 2024

GBI announces new evidence in 2015 homicide of two Cobb residents in Telfair County

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation issued the following statement about the investigation into the death of Cobb County residents Bud and June Runion, whose bodies were discovered in January 2015…

Pets and Pet Adoption April 23, 2024

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “I have an aggressive temper so I need a very patient loving family”

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is a medium-sized male black/white husky/malamute. The following information on this potential family member is…

Pets and Pet Adoption April 23, 2024

Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day: “My name is Goldie … adopt me and I’ll be the sunshine of your life!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is a medium-sized female orange tabby domestic short hair. The following information on this potential…

Sports April 23, 2024

Matt Ryan: a Falcons QB worthy of Hall of Fame

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College As soon as Matt Ryan made his move to sign and then retired an Atlanta Falcon, and the ink was…

Opinion April 23, 2024

Managing stress important for mental and physical health

By Melanie Dallas, LPC I saw in the newspaper recently that April 16 was National Stress Awareness Day. It occurred to me that few people I know need a specific…

Climate and Weather April 23, 2024

Cobb County weather forecast for Tuesday, April 23, 2024

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, with a high near 73 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…

Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community April 22, 2024

Taste Of Marietta- Food, Fun and More

Taste of Marietta logo used with permission [This is the latest installment of “Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community” by Brian Benefield] One of Atlanta’s biggest and most attended food festivals is…

Cobb County April 22, 2024

Cobb children and teens 5-18 years old can get free eye exams and glasses through Vision to Learn

The Cobb County Public Library announced on its website that the Vision to Learn mobile clinics will return to eight public libraries in June. The Vision to Learn program provides…

Pets and Pet Adoption April 22, 2024

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “My name is Dash, and if you have a loving home, I’d like to dash there with you”

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is a small-sized male white toy breed. The following information on this potential family member…

A tabby/white cat inside a cage, looking scared

Pets and Pet Adoption April 22, 2024

Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day: “My name is Tux, but I am not a Penguin! I’m a kitty in need of a home”

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

Marietta April 22, 2024

Marietta PAL Summer Camp registration open

The Marietta Police Athletic League is accepting registration for its summer camp. The camp will be held at the Hugh L. Grogan Jr Community Center, 510 Lawrence Street, Marietta, GA….

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Transportation April 22, 2024

Georgia gasoline prices remained stable, with a one-cent drop over past week

Georgia gasoline prices showed little change over the past week, with AAA’s weekly report reporting a one-cent drop to an average cost of $3.42 per gallon for regular unleaded. This…

Climate and Weather April 22, 2024

Cobb County weather forecast for Monday, April 22, 2024

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Monday, April 22, 2024, with a high near 66 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be clear, with…

A black/white husky with a blue leash, looking happy

Pets and Pet Adoption April 21, 2024

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “I’ve been living on the street & I’m ready for a forever home!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is a medium-sized male black/white husky. The following information on this potential family member is…

A black/white cat inside a cage, looking angry

Pets and Pet Adoption April 21, 2024

Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day: “Hurry up! I want to go home with you RIGHT NOW!”

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

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Transportation April 21, 2024

Cobb DOT Director provides update on transit referendum to Mableton City Council

By Arielle Robinson Cobb County Department of Transportation Director Drew Raessler presented to Mableton’s City Council on April 10 about the upcoming transit referendum. Cobb voters will have the opportunity…

Mableton April 21, 2024

Commissioner Sheffield’s Earth Day cleanup in Cobb District 4

Barry Krebs sent the following report and photos from Cobb District 4 Commissioner Monique Sheffield’s Earth Day cleanup: Volunteers from Keep Cobb Beautiful, the Mableton Improvement Coalition, South Cobb Lions…

Environment April 21, 2024

Georgia Native Plants featured at Chattahoochee Nature Center plant sale

Photo by Juliane Balog By Juliane A. Balog Native plant sale presented by the Chattahoochee Nature Center took place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 5-6. Attendees shopped from…