2026

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Government & Politics August 10, 2026

Democrats have a working‑class voter problem that progressives like Abdul El‑Sayed are still struggling to solve

by Nicholas Jacobs, Colby College; Institute for Humane Studies, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Since 2016, when Donald Trump shattered the Democrats’ blue wall by…

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Economy August 10, 2026

The moral paradox of extreme wealth: Why people oppose it yet are reluctant to take steps to reduce it

by Jen Cole Wright, College of Charleston, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] In 2026 – up until July – Elon Musk’s estimated wealth was growing…

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Government & Politics August 10, 2026

Trump’s slapdash Reflecting Pool renovations stand in stark contrast to years of deliberation and engineering ingenuity that went into its creation

by Jennifer Tucker, Wesleyan University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] In the latest twist in one of the strangest ongoing scandals in Washington, D.C., U.S….

Puzzles Games and Quizzes August 10, 2026

How Well Do You Know Cobb County Transportation History?

Transportation (and the traffic associated with it) has been a major, and often controversial, topic in Cobb County and the rest of metro Atlanta. But how much do you know…

Weather August 10, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Monday, August 10, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts partly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Monday, August 10, 2026, with a high near 91 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

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Pets and Pet Adoption August 10, 2026

“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 black/white domestic medium hair. The following information on this potential family…

A brindle/white American pit bull terrier with a blue leash

Pets and Pet Adoption August 10, 2026

“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 brindle/white American pit bull terrier. The following information on this potential…

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Fuel Cost, Transportation & Development August 10, 2026

Georgia gas prices fall 11 cents as statewide average drops to $3.76 a gallon

Georgia gas prices continued to fall this week, giving drivers some relief at the pump as the statewide average dropped to $3.76 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. The average…

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News, Weather August 10, 2026

Heavy Rain Could Cause Isolated Flash Flooding in North Georgia

Scattered thunderstorms could bring strong, gusty winds, small hail and heavy rainfall to parts of north Georgia Monday afternoon and evening, with isolated flash flooding possible. Additional scattered showers and…

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes August 9, 2026

How much do you know about the performing arts scene in Cobb County? take Part 1 of our quiz and find out

By Larry Felton Johnson There are many venues to see live performances in Cobb County, and wherever you live in the county you are almost certain to be reasonably near…

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Health & Wellness August 12, 2026