2026

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News, Weather May 28, 2026

More scattered thunderstorms expected across north and central Georgia Thursday

North and central Georgia face isolated to scattered thunderstorms today, with locally heavy rainfall, frequent lightning and gusty winds possible, followed by more storm chances Friday through Tuesday. The National…

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Community, Engagement May 28, 2026

How much do you know about libraries in Cobb County?

Cobb Library is a wonderful system, with five regional branches along with ten local branches for a total of 15. In addition to this, the library maintains a Bookmobile. But…

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Government & Politics, Local government May 27, 2026

Cobb County Certifies May 19 Primary Election Results

By Mark Woolsey The Cobb County Board of Elections and Registration has certified the results of the May 19 primary vote in the county. Approval came on a 4-0 vote…

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Health & Wellness May 27, 2026

Nurse Convicted in Patient’s Death Turns Fatal Drug Error Into a Cautionary Tale

This article by Blake Farmer, Nashville Public Radio, first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. May 27, 2026 LISTEN: After a guilty verdict for negligent homicide, a former…

Environment May 27, 2026

Chattahoochee Riverkeeper files lawsuit over muddy water coming from Columbus construction site

by Alander Rocha, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] May 26, 2026 The Chattahoochee Riverkeeper has filed a federal lawsuit against the owner…

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Government & Politics, State Government May 27, 2026

Carr backs businessman Rick Jackson in Georgia’s GOP runoff for governor

by Alander Rocha, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] May 26, 2026 Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr, whose unsuccessful run for governor ended…

Science & Technology May 27, 2026

Could aliens ever visit Earth? An aerospace scientist unpacks the challenges of interstellar spaceflight

by Kai James, Georgia Institute of Technology, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] On May 22, 2026, the Pentagon released a second batch of previously classified…

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Government & Politics May 27, 2026

Chilling effects of Trump’s war on free speech extend far beyond campus walls – and that’s the point

by Bruce Schneier, Harvard Kennedy School and Jon Penney, Harvard University; York University, Canada, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Younger Americans have soured on the…

Aging May 27, 2026

Older Americans are often compelled to keep working – and then criticized for not stepping aside

by Lee Ann Rawlins Williams, University of North Dakota, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] There is a scene in “The Devil Wears Prada 2” where…

News, Transportation May 27, 2026

What county roads in Cobb County are closed or have lane closures as of Wednesday, May 27?

The following road and lane closures are currently active and listed on the Cobb County DOT website. To expand the map for a particular roadway, click on the legend to…

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