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Weather August 12, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Wednesday, August 12, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, with a high near 91 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

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News, Weather August 12, 2026

Georgia Faces Risk of Severe Thunderstorms Wednesday

Isolated to scattered thunderstorms could bring severe weather to north and central Georgia Wednesday afternoon and evening, with strong gusty winds, small hail, frequent lightning and heavy rainfall among the…

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Government & Politics August 12, 2026

Registering to Vote in Georgia: Everything You Need to Know

Second in the League of Women Voters of Georgia’s “How Georgia Votes” series MARIETTA, GA, August 10, 2026 — Every Georgia election begins the same way, with a voter registration…

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Pets and Pet Adoption August 12, 2026

“My name is Muffin. 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 black/white domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…

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Pets and Pet Adoption August 12, 2026

“My name is Cooper, 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 tri-color Australian shepherd. The following information on this potential family member…

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Health & Wellness August 11, 2026

A Federal Policy Is Complicating How Organizations Battle the Opioid Crisis

This article by Scott Maucione, WYPR, first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Aug 11, 2026 Last year, Baltimore had three mass overdose incidents in the span of…

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Health & Wellness August 11, 2026

Trump urges shift in childhood vaccine recommendations, calls for splitting up MMR vaccine

by Shauneen Miranda, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] August 10, 2026 WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Monday signed a sweeping executive order…

Government & Politics, State Government August 11, 2026

Four dozen Black Georgia lawmakers press Collins on alleged ‘white nationalist’ ties

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] August 11, 2026 More than 50 Black Georgia lawmakers have signed onto a statement…

Crime & Public Safety August 11, 2026

Criminal gangs have diversified across Latin America, making them more resilient – but not untouchable

by Robert Muggah, Instituto Igarapé; Princeton University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Latin America’s most powerful criminal groups have expanded beyond the drug trade –…

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Science & Technology August 11, 2026

New tech adds phone tracking to license plate readers, associating devices with identifiable cars

by Nicole M. Bennett, Indiana University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Imagine that you share a ride to work with the same colleague most mornings….

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Health & Wellness August 12, 2026