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Human Rights August 26, 2026

The United States’ human rights practices are taking a nosedive

by K. Chad Clay, University of Georgia, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] In the lead-up to the 2026 midterm elections, how is the U.S. government…

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Psychology August 26, 2026

I’m part of the team writing the next bible of psychiatry – for the first time, the DSM will use biology to understand mental disorders

by Anand Kumar, University of Illinois Chicago, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The “bible” of clinical psychiatry – the DSM, short for the Diagnostic and…

Government & Politics August 26, 2026

Narrow mail‑in voting ruling by Supreme Court adds uncertainty to midterm elections without addressing constitutionality of Trump’s executive order

by John J. Martin, Quinnipiac University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The reaction to a procedural ruling by the Supreme Court on Aug. 24, 2026,…

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Pets and Pet Adoption August 26, 2026

“My name is Pluto, 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 white/tan American pit bull terrier. The following information on this potential…

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Pets and Pet Adoption August 26, 2026

“My name is Callie. 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 muted calico domestic short hair. The following information on this potential…

Weather August 26, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Wednesday, August 26, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, with a high near 92 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

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Health & Wellness August 25, 2026

The Medicare GLP-1 Discount Has One Big Catch: Some Sick Patients Don’t Qualify

This article by Jackie Fortiér first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Aug 25, 2026 In January, Jeff La Marca got a prescription for the popular weight loss…

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Weather & Environment August 25, 2026

Experts caution against complacency after slow start to this year’s hurricane season

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] August 25, 2026 It’s been a quiet Atlantic hurricane season so far – the…

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Agriculture August 25, 2026

How Georgia farms’ fame (and favor) outpace their place in the economy

by Maggie Lee, The Current, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] August 24, 2026 Gov. Brian Kemp says it. Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper…

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Health & Wellness August 25, 2026

California Weighs Penalties for Healthcare Providers That Don’t Rein In Costs

This article by Claudia Boyd-Barrett first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Aug 24, 2026 California is weighing stiff penalties for hospitals and other healthcare entities that don’t…

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Community, Giving Back to the Community September 13, 2026