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“My name is Snowflake. 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 flame point domestic short hair. The following information on this potential... The post “My name is Snowflake. Are you here to adopt me?” appeared first on Cobb Courier.

“My name is Snowflake. Are you here to adopt me?” #cobbcounty

“My name is Raisin, 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 female black/white American pit bull terrier. The following information on this potential... The post “My name is Raisin, and I’m in need of a loving home!” appeared first on Cobb Courier.

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

Republicans Fret Over RFK Jr.’s Anti-Vaccine Policies While MAHA Moms Stew This article by Amanda Seitz and Stephanie Armour first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Amanda Seitz and Stephanie Armour, March 12, 2026 Health and Human Services Secretary... The post Republicans Fret Over RFK Jr.’s Anti-Vaccine Policies While MAHA Moms Stew appeared first on Cobb Courier.

Republicans Fret Over RFK Jr.’s Anti-Vaccine Policies While MAHA Moms Stew #cobbcounty

Proposal would require citizenship checks for Georgia families to access food aid by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] March 11, 2026 State House lawmakers approved new requirements for families applying for food... The post Proposal would require citizenship checks for Georgia families to access food aid appeared first on Cobb Courier.

Proposal would require citizenship checks for Georgia families to access food aid #cobbcounty

Bookman: Has the Kemp model fallen out of fashion in Georgia politics? by Jay Bookman, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] March 12, 2026 Brian Kemp, in his eighth and final year as governor, still... The post Bookman: Has the Kemp model fallen out of fashion in Georgia politics? appeared first on Cobb Courier.

Bookman: Has the Kemp model fallen out of fashion in Georgia politics? #cobbcounty

Iraq war’s aftermath was a disaster for the US – the Iran war is headed in the same direction by Farah N. Jan, University of Pennsylvania, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The United States military achieved every objective it set when it went to... The post Iraq war’s aftermath was a disaster for the US – the Iran war is headed in the same direction appeared first on Cobb Courier.

Iraq war’s aftermath was a disaster for the US – the Iran war is headed in the same direction #cobbcounty

I’ve studied MAGA rhetoric for a decade, and this is what I see in Hegseth’s boasts, action‑movie one‑liners and gloating over dominance by Casey Ryan Kelly, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] When Secretary of Defense James Mattis addressed the intensification of U.S. combat operations... The post I’ve studied MAGA rhetoric for a decade, and this is what I see in Hegseth’s boasts, action‑movie one‑liners and gloating over dominance appeared first on Cobb Courier.

I’ve studied MAGA rhetoric for a decade, and this is what I see in Hegseth’s boasts, action‑movie one‑liners and gloating over dominance #cobbcounty

We study pandemics, and the resurgence of measles is a grim sign of what’s coming by Jennifer B. Nuzzo, Brown University and Andrea Uhlig, Brown University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] In the three decades between 1993 and 2024, measles... The post We study pandemics, and the resurgence of measles is a grim sign of what’s coming appeared first on Cobb Courier.

We study pandemics, and the resurgence of measles is a grim sign of what’s coming #cobbcounty

Mableton City Council unanimously passes moratorium on immigration detention centers The City of Mableton, in a unanimous city council vote Wednesday, approved a temporary moratorium on immigration detention centers within city limits. The moratorium will remain in effect through Dec.... The post Mableton City Council unanimously passes moratorium on immigration detention centers appeared first on Cobb Courier.

Mableton City Council unanimously passes moratorium on immigration detention centers #cobbcounty

Vinings Cove Volunteers Remove 19 Bags of Litter From Buckner Road Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about an Adopt-A-Mile cleanup on Buckner Road. We appreciate the Vinings Cove Homeowners for cleaning up their adopted Buckner Road... The post Vinings Cove Volunteers Remove 19 Bags of Litter From Buckner Road appeared first on Cobb Courier.

Vinings Cove Volunteers Remove 19 Bags of Litter From Buckner Road #cobbcounty

Between A Rock And A Hard Thrower, The Braves Do Have Starter Options By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Atlanta Braves fans had a lot to look forward in 2026, with a likely bounce-back season, expected to compete for... The post Between A Rock And A Hard Thrower, The Braves Do Have Starter Options appeared first on Cobb Courier.

Between A Rock And A Hard Thrower, The Braves Do Have Starter Options #cobbcounty

Cobb DOT list of active road and lane closures as of Thursday, March 12 The following road and lane closures are currently active and listed on the Cobb County DOT website. To expand the map for a particular roadway, click on the legend to... The post Cobb DOT list of active road and lane closures as of Thursday, March 12 appeared first on Cobb Courier.

Cobb DOT list of active road and lane closures as of Thursday, March 12 #cobbcounty

Tornado Watch Issued as Severe Storms Overnight Storms Move Into North and Central Georgia North and central Georgia face a risk of severe weather tonight through tomorrow morning, with a line of strong to severe storms expected to bring damaging wind gusts, a brief... The post Tornado Watch Issued as Severe Storms Overnight Storms Move Into North and Central Georgia appeared first on Cobb Courier.

Tornado Watch Issued as Severe Storms Overnight Storms Move Into North and Central Georgia #cobbcounty

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Thursday, March 12, 2026 The National Weather Service forecasts showers here in Cobb County on Thursday, March 12, 2026, with a high near 56 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather... The post Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Thursday, March 12, 2026 appeared first on Cobb Courier.

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Thursday, March 12, 2026 #cobbcounty

“My name is Daisy, 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 female muted calico domestic short hair. The following information on this potential... The post “My name is Daisy, and I’m in need of a loving home!” appeared first on Cobb Courier.

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

“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 female white/tan terrier. The following information on this potential family member is... The post “I’m a doggy in need of a permanent loving home!” appeared first on Cobb Courier.

“I’m a doggy in need of a permanent loving home!” #cobbcounty

Sorry for the ugly colors: there is a technical problem we’re working on By Larry Felton Johnson My apologies as the editor for the dark green background that makes articles on the site look like something from the 1990s.We’re having an abrupt technical... The post Sorry for the ugly colors: there is a technical problem we’re working on appeared first on Cobb Courier.

Sorry for the ugly colors: there is a technical problem we’re working on #cobbcounty

Shawn Harris, Clay Fuller Advance to Runoff in GA-14 Special Election By Mark Woolsey Tuesday’s special election to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene as Georgia’s 14th district representative in Congress appears headed to a runoff. The Secretary of State’s office says unofficial vote... The post Shawn Harris, Clay Fuller Advance to Runoff in GA-14 Special Election appeared first on Cobb Courier.

Shawn Harris, Clay Fuller Advance to Runoff in GA-14 Special Election #cobbcounty

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Wednesday, March 11, 2026 The National Weather Service forecasts partly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, with a high near 81 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a... The post Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Wednesday, March 11, 2026 appeared first on Cobb Courier.

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Wednesday, March 11, 2026 #cobbcounty

Line of Storms Could Bring Damaging Winds and Hail to Parts of Georgia Wednesday North and central Georgia face a threat of strong to locally severe thunderstorms tonight as a widespread line of showers and storms moves through, bringing the potential for damaging wind... The post Line of Storms Could Bring Damaging Winds and Hail to Parts of Georgia Wednesday appeared first on Cobb Courier.

Line of Storms Could Bring Damaging Winds and Hail to Parts of Georgia Wednesday #cobbcounty

Agenda for March 11, 2026 Mableton City Council meeting The Mableton City Council will hold a regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at the Riverside EpiCenter, 135 Riverside Pkwy. We’ve included the agenda below, but... The post Agenda for March 11, 2026 Mableton City Council meeting appeared first on Cobb Courier.

Agenda for March 11, 2026 Mableton City Council meeting #cobbcounty

“My name is Sky. 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 female grey domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family... The post “My name is Sky. Are you here to adopt me?” appeared first on Cobb Courier.

“My name is Sky. Are you here to adopt me?” #cobbcounty

“My name is Isaac, 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 pit bull terrier. The following information on this potential... The post “My name is Isaac, and I’m in need of a loving home!” appeared first on Cobb Courier.

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

January 2026 Home Sales in Cobb County’s Pope High School Attendance Zone These prices for January 2026 home sales in the Pope High School attendance zone are from the Cobb County Tax Assessor’s site. For an explanation of why we sort home... The post January 2026 Home Sales in Cobb County’s Pope High School Attendance Zone appeared first on Cobb Courier.

January 2026 Home Sales in Cobb County’s Pope High School Attendance Zone #cobbcounty

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Tuesday, March 10, 2026 The National Weather Service forecasts partly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, with a high near 77 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a... The post Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Tuesday, March 10, 2026 appeared first on Cobb Courier.

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Tuesday, March 10, 2026 #cobbcounty

January 2026 Home Sales in Cobb County’s Kell High School Attendance Zone These prices for January 2026 home sales in the Kell High School attendance zone are from the Cobb County Tax Assessor’s site. For an explanation of why we sort home... The post January 2026 Home Sales in Cobb County’s Kell High School Attendance Zone appeared first on Cobb Courier.

January 2026 Home Sales in Cobb County’s Kell High School Attendance Zone #cobbcounty

MUST Ministries Seeking Donations for Smyrna Apartment Fire Victims By Mark Woolsey Cobb-based MUST Ministries is helping families impacted by  a deadly apartment fire two weeks ago. Three people including two children died in the fast-moving blaze at the... The post MUST Ministries Seeking Donations for Smyrna Apartment Fire Victims appeared first on Cobb Courier.

MUST Ministries Seeking Donations for Smyrna Apartment Fire Victims #cobbcounty

Storms possible Tuesday night in Georgia Storm Threat Returns to Georgia Strong thunderstorms could move through parts of north and central Georgia tonight with gusty winds, frequent lightning, and heavy rain possible. Forecasters say another round... The post Storms possible Tuesday night in Georgia appeared first on Cobb Courier.

Storms possible Tuesday night in Georgia #cobbcounty

Art Festival, St. Patrick’s Parties, and Yoga Highlight March at The Battery Atlanta The Battery Atlanta submitted the following schedule of programmed events for March, 2026: The Battery Atlanta steps into March with a bold mix of art, St. Patrick’s Day celebrations and spring... The post Art Festival, St. Patrick’s Parties, and Yoga Highlight March at The Battery Atlanta appeared first on Cobb Courier.

Art Festival, St. Patrick’s Parties, and Yoga Highlight March at The Battery Atlanta #cobbcounty

Newsom Picks a Dogfight With Trump and RFK Jr. on Public Health This article by Angela Hart first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Angela Hart, March 9, 2026 SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California Gov. Gavin Newsom has positioned himself as... The post Newsom Picks a Dogfight With Trump and RFK Jr. on Public Health appeared first on Cobb Courier.

Newsom Picks a Dogfight With Trump and RFK Jr. on Public Health #cobbcounty