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Medical symbolic staff with serpents and wings

Health & Wellness August 12, 2026

Hospital Prepayment Requirements Add New Wrinkles to Patients’ Financial Responsibility

This article by Julie Appleby first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Aug 12, 2026 Thomas Zordani flew from his home in Denver to Phoenix for a consultation…

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.

Health & Wellness August 12, 2026

Anti-abortion groups urge attorney general to halt mailing of abortion pills

by Kelcie Moseley-Morris, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] August 11, 2026 A group of leading anti-abortion organizations sent a letter to newly…

The outline of a Georgia map with the GOP red white and blue elephant in the center

Government & Politics, State Government August 12, 2026

GOP candidates outraise Democrats so far in most — but not all — of Georgia’s statewide contests

by Maya Homan and Alander Rocha, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] August 12, 2026 With less than three months until the November…

Environment August 12, 2026

Green roofs can help cool cities in the summer heat, but building them is only the first step – many don’t survive

by Taylor Wishart, University of Tennessee, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] As summer temperatures soar across the United States and Europe, cities are being forced…

Curious Kids August 12, 2026

How do computers talk with voices that sound like people?

by Tam Nguyen, University of Dayton, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a…

graphic of lab equipment including beakers, microscope and test tubes

Health & Wellness August 12, 2026

Cyclospora spreads through human waste – so how did it get on food?

by Joan Rose, Michigan State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The nationwide cyclospora outbreak is very likely a result of sewage contamination in the…

A black/tan shepherd looking angry, looking angry

Pets and Pet Adoption August 12, 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 male black/tan shepherd. The following information on this potential family member is…

A white/brown tabby cat inside a cage, looking sad

Pets and Pet Adoption August 12, 2026

“My name is Moechi, and I’m in need of a loving home!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a male white/brown tabby domestic short hair. The following information on this potential…

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…

A black/white cat sitting on a metal table

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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Health & Wellness August 12, 2026