Cobb County Courier

The Cobb County Courier is a locally owned online news platform dedicated to serving Cobb County. Our focus is on news that matters to the community and influences the lives of its residents. We prioritize feedback from our readers and encourage their participation.

Local

English

Online/Digital

Outlet metrics

Domain Authority

Ranking

Global

#1137284

United States

#269314

News and Media

#8059

Traffic sources

Monthly visitors

Articles

"My name is Suez, and I'm in need of a loving home!"

2 days ago | cobbcountycourier.com | Norhasnima Dimacaling

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a male black/white Siberian husky. The following information on this potential family member is copied and pasted from the Animal Shelters website. To see the original text visit this link to the Animal Shelter Catalog. Remember, in adopting a pet you are bringing a new family member into your household, so only do it if you are looking for a forever canine partner.
Your left and right brain hear language differently − a neuroscientist explains how

2 days ago | cobbcountycourier.com | Norhasnima Dimacaling

by Hysell V. Oviedo, Washington University in St. Louis, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission]Some of the most complex cognitive functions are possible because different sides of your brain control them. Chief among them is speech perception, the ability to interpret language. In people, the speech perception process is typically dominated by the left hemisphere.
Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Thursday, June 5, 2025

2 days ago | cobbcountycourier.com | Norhasnima Dimacaling

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Thursday, June 5, 2025, with a high near 85 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other parts of the region due to isolated to scattered storms that are expected across portions of north and central Georgia today. Some storms could produce heavy rainfall, gusty winds up to 40 mph, and frequent cloud-to-ground lightning.
Prime numbers, the building blocks of mathematics, have fascinated for centuries − now technology is revolutionizing the search for them

2 days ago | cobbcountycourier.com | Norhasnima Dimacaling

by Jeremiah Bartz, University of North Dakota, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission]A shard of smooth bone etched with irregular marks dating back 20,000 years puzzled archaeologists until they noticed something unique – the etchings, lines like tally marks, may have represented prime numbers. Similarly, a clay tablet from 1800 B.C.E. inscribed with Babylonian numbers describes a number system built on prime numbers.
Supreme Court changes the game on federal environmental reviews

2 days ago | cobbcountycourier.com | Norhasnima Dimacaling

by J.B. Ruhl, Vanderbilt University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission]Getting federal approval for permits to build bridges, wind farms, highways and other major infrastructure projects has long been a complicated and time-consuming process. Despite growing calls from both parties for Congress and federal agencies to reform that process, there had been few significant revisions – until now.
Watch: In a ‘Dead Zone,’ Doctors Don’t Practice and Telehealth Doesn’t Reach

3 days ago | cobbcountycourier.com | Norhasnima Dimacaling

This article by Sarah Jane Tribble first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. June 3, 2025 There’s a fight in the nation’s capital that could affect health care for millions of Americans. At stake is a $42 billion infrastructure program and whether it should continue as planned. The money is for states to build high-speed internet — particularly in rural areas where telehealth currently doesn’t always work.
New model helps to figure out which distant planets may host life

3 days ago | cobbcountycourier.com | Norhasnima Dimacaling

by Daniel Apai, University of Arizona, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission]The search for life beyond Earth is a key driver of modern astronomy and planetary science. The U.S. is building multiple major telescopes and planetary probes to advance this search. However, the signs of life – called biosignatures – that scientists may find will likely be difficult to interpret. Figuring out where exactly to look also remains challenging.
Early voting is underway for Georgia PSC races. Here’s what you need to know.

3 days ago | cobbcountycourier.com | Norhasnima Dimacaling

by Amber Roldan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission]June 3, 2025For the first time since 2020, Georgia voters have a chance to decide who will represent them on the Public Service Commission. This delayed election comes after a lawsuit challenged the statewide elections used to elect commissioners, arguing it diluted the voting strength of Black voters.
Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Wednesday, June 4, 2025

3 days ago | cobbcountycourier.com | Norhasnima Dimacaling

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, with a high near 84 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other parts of the region due to isolated to scattered storms that are expected across much of north and central Georgia today. Some storms could produce heavy rainfall, gusty winds up to 40 mph, and frequent cloud-to-ground lightning.
“My name is Kioshi, and I'm in need of a loving home!"

3 days ago | cobbcountycourier.com | Norhasnima Dimacaling

The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a male tabby domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family member is copied and pasted from the Animal Shelters website. To see the original text visit this link to the Animal Shelter Catalog. Remember, in adopting a pet you are bringing a new family member into your household, so only do it if you are looking for a forever feline partner.