2026

The "Star of Life" symbol represents medicine and health care. Three rectangles are arranged in a radial pattern to form a sort of abstract star shape, with a snake coiled around a staff superimposed on the center.

Government & Politics, State Government July 7, 2026

States gird for new Medicaid ‘medically frail’ rule

by Shalina Chatlani, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] July 6, 2026 State Medicaid agencies are concerned that many sick and disabled enrollees…

Economy July 7, 2026

It may be almost impossible to make data centers pay their ‘fair share’ of electricity costs

by Theodore J. Kury, University of Florida, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Many major tech companies have pledged to pay their fair share of the…

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Economy July 7, 2026

The ‘navalization’ of economic warfare sees trade routes become zones of force rather than rules

by John Calabrese, American University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] With more than 80% of global trade by volume being transported by sea, maritime shipping…

A diagram of a microchip with the letters "AI" in the center

Science & Technology July 7, 2026

When managing your money, take a chatbot’s ‘confidence’ with a grain of salt

by Pawan Jain, University of Michigan, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Consider the following scenario. Suzy is 63, recently retired, and trying to decide when…

Puzzles Games and Quizzes July 7, 2026

Cobb Government and Civics: a weekly quiz

We run quizzes nearly every day in the Cobb County Courier. The topics rotate, and cover everything from government to entertainment. This quiz, Cobb Government and Civics, will be a…

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Pets and Pet Adoption July 7, 2026

“My name is Grey. 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 grey tabby domestic short hair. The following information on this potential…

A brown/white hound sitting on a corner with blue leash

Pets and Pet Adoption July 7, 2026

“My name is Cocoa, 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 brown/white hound. The following information on this potential family member is…

A can of bear spray with a picture of a bear on the cannister

Opinion July 7, 2026

The Uses, And Tragic Misuses, Of Bear Spray

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College What started as a summer swim ended in tragedy as a woman used bear spray in an argument inside an…

Weather July 7, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Tuesday, July 7, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, with a high near 91 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

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Education, News July 7, 2026

Cobb school board member Becky Sayler creates FAQ about school tax hearings

Cobb Post 2 member of the Board of Education, Becky Sayler, posted the following FAQ about the Cobb school tax hearings and the relationship between the tax and the Cobb…

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Disability Rights August 13, 2026