2026

Front of Switzer Library, a brick building with a white columned entranceway

Community Life, Libraries July 3, 2026

America250 Events Fill July Calendar at Switzer Library in Marietta

Cobb County Public Library distributed the following announcement about special events in the Switzer Library‘s Georgia Room: The Georgia Room is celebrating America250 with special programs on the historical journey…

News, Weather July 3, 2026

A Blazing Hot Independence Day in Metro Atlanta as Heat Avisory Extends Through Saturday

Heat Advisory Remains in Effect Across North and Central Georgia as Severe Thunderstorms Threaten Friday A Heat Advisory remains in effect through Saturday evening across north and central Georgia, with…

Weather July 3, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Friday, July 3, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Friday, July 3, 2026, with a high near 96 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

Medical symbolic staff with serpents and wings

Health & Wellness July 2, 2026

New Disease Threats Follow Trump Administration’s Health Program Cuts

This article by Stephanie Armour first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Jul 2, 2026 As beachgoers flock to water during the busy July Fourth weekend, danger could…

A cartoon figure of a man sweating in the hot sun

Health & Wellness July 2, 2026

A sweaty Fourth of July ahead for the US as extreme heat descends on 20 states

by Sam Gauntt, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] July 2, 2026 WASHINGTON — As outdoor celebrations and events marking the nation’s 250th…

Georgia State Capitol on mostly sunny day

Government & Politics, State Government July 2, 2026

New state law expected to increase patient access to Georgia’s medical cannabis program

by Alander Rocha, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] July 1, 2026 A new state law that took effect Wednesday fundamentally changed Georgia’s…

Health & Wellness July 2, 2026

Supreme Court bars states from protecting consumers if federal agencies won’t

by Sarah J. Morath, Wake Forest University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Chemical giant Monsanto has argued for years that if the U.S. Environmental Protection…

Health & Wellness July 2, 2026

As a major heat wave grips the eastern US, here’s how to stay safe – and the heat stroke warning signs to watch for

by Brian Bossak, College of Charleston, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Millions of Americans are facing dangerous heat and humidity going into the July Fourth…

Health & Wellness July 2, 2026

Alcohol is one of the most dangerous drugs, yet its presence is ubiquitous in social settings and celebrations

by Emma Fenske, Oregon Health & Science University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Few substances are as deeply woven into everyday life as alcohol. It…

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes July 2, 2026

How much do you know about restaurants and cafes in Cobb County? take the quiz and find out

By Larry Felton Johnson Cobb County is home to a number of eateries and coffee shops, ranging from the high end cuisine to fast casual to neighborhood coffee house hangouts….

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Disability Rights August 13, 2026