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Government & Politics May 14, 2026

Why a growing number of Trump supporters are experiencing voter’s remorse

by Tatishe Nteta, UMass Amherst; Adam Eichen, UMass Amherst, and Jesse Rhodes, UMass Amherst, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] In recent months, some prominent conservatives…

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Environment May 14, 2026

A massive eruption 74,000 years ago affected the whole planet – archaeologists use volcanic glass to figure out how people survived

by Jayde N. Hirniak, Arizona State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] If you were lucky 74,000 years ago, you would have survived the Toba…

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Economy May 14, 2026

How Trump plans to keep tariffs at the center of his economic policy despite stinging court losses

by Kent Jones, Babson College, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] President Donald Trump just can’t quit tariffs. He suffered a major defeat when the Supreme…

Pets and Pet Adoption May 14, 2026

“My name is Dolly. 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 white/grey domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…

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Pets and Pet Adoption May 14, 2026

“My name is Lee, 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 female white/brindle American pit bull terrier. The following information on this potential…

Weather May 14, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Thursday, May 14, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Thursday, May 14, 2026, with a high near 73 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be clear, with…

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Health & Wellness May 13, 2026

RFK Jr. Swaps Vaccine Talk for Healthy Foods and Reading to Tots in Push To Woo Voters

This article by Amanda Seitz first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. May 13, 2026 TOLEDO, Ohio — The little boy, dressed in a Toy Story sweatshirt, wrapped…

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Government & Politics, State Government May 13, 2026

Governor cuts budget after income tax bill creates $1.3 billion hole

by Jill Nolin, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] May 12, 2026 An income tax cut bill that the governor signed into law…

Government & Politics May 13, 2026

Five things to know about the upcoming Senate election in Georgia

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] May 13, 2026 This time next week, the GOP field to face off against…

Environment May 13, 2026

Alaska’s near‑record landslide tsunami sent a wave 1,580 feet up the fjord walls – and left clues for building a warning system

by Michael E. West, University of Alaska Fairbanks and Ezgi Karasözen, University of Alaska Fairbanks, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] On the evening of Aug….

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News, Weather May 31, 2026

Georgia Face Thunderstorm Chances Through Tuesday, Mostly in Central Georgia

North and central Georgia could see isolated to scattered thunderstorms through Tuesday, with locally heavy rainfall, gusty winds and lightning possible, according to the National Weather Service. The highest risk…

Weather May 31, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Sunday, May 31, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Sunday, May 31, 2026, with a high near 74 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

News, Transportation May 30, 2026

This week’s schedule of lane closures for the ongoing $1.2 billion I-285 and I-20 West Interchange project in Cobb and Fulton

The Georgia Department of Transportation released the following updated schedule of lane closures for I-285 and I-20 for the estimated $1.2 billion I-285/I-20 West Interchange project. This week’s updated schedule…

Business & Economy, Local Business May 30, 2026

New Restaurants and Service Firms Highlight Cobb County License Report

Cobb County issued 34 new business licenses between May 24 and May 31, 2026, reflecting a broad mix of service providers, restaurants, retail concepts, healthcare businesses and professional firms. Food-related…

Puzzles Games and Quizzes May 30, 2026

How much do you know about Vinings? Take the quiz and find out

Vinings, along with Fair Oaks, is one of the two Census Designated Places (CDP) in Cobb County, and is the largest CDP now that Mableton incorporated into the city. A…