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Psychology May 13, 2026

Dogs display many traits of great leaders − here are 5 breeds that can be your leadership role models

by Aditya Simha, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] I have been a dog lover ever since I was a kid and have…

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Psychology May 13, 2026

Most people don’t know what they don’t know, but think they do – correcting your metaknowledge can make you a better teacher and learner

by Tommy Blanchard, Tufts University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Do you know what the Apple logo looks like? Chances are, you think you do….

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Pets and Pet Adoption May 13, 2026

“My name is Roger, 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 grey tiger/white domestic short hair. The following information on this potential…

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Pets and Pet Adoption May 13, 2026

“My name is Tux. Are you here to adopt me?”

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a male black/white American pit bull terrier. The following information on this potential…

Weather May 13, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Wednesday, May 13, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, with a high near 80 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly clear,…

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Health & Wellness May 12, 2026

Low Wages, Empty Plates, Heavy Toll: Rethinking Suicide Prevention

This article by Aneri Pattani first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. May 12, 2026 If you or someone you know may be experiencing a mental health crisis,…

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Government & Politics, State Government May 12, 2026

Kemp approves property tax relief for Georgia homeowners amid concerns over local revenues, process

by Jill Nolin, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] May 11, 2026 The governor has signed off on a bill designed to provide…

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Government & Politics, State Government May 12, 2026

Five Democrats competing to challenge appointed Republican labor commissioner

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] May 12, 2026 Most Georgians don’t come into contact with the state’s Department of…

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Science & Technology May 12, 2026

How AI can lead to false arrests and wrongful convictions

by Maria Lungu, University of Virginia and Steven L. Johnson, University of Virginia, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] In Baltimore on Oct. 20, 2025, a…

Environment May 12, 2026

When you don’t have the facts, argue the law: How Trump’s EPA is limiting its own ability to protect public health far into the future

by Janet McCabe, Indiana University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] As the Trump administration moves to weaken America’s air pollution rules, it is deploying new…

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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…