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Education August 25, 2026

Cursive is making a comeback. But does it deserve one?

by Mary Jean Tecce DeCarlo, Drexel University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Learning to read and write cursive was once a rite of passage for…

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Family August 25, 2026

The real reason many Americans are cutting ties with their parents and siblings

by Rin Reczek, The Ohio State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Luna, 26, no longer speaks to her father. There was no single betrayal,…

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Curious Kids August 25, 2026

How do ice cubes cool a drink?

by Matthew Koss, College of the Holy Cross, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you…

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Pets and Pet Adoption August 25, 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 brown brindle/white hound. The following information on this potential family member…

A grey/white kitten sitting inside a box

Pets and Pet Adoption August 25, 2026

“I’m a kitty in need of a permanent loving home!”

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

Opinion August 25, 2026

Political Cartoon by Clay Jones

Weather August 25, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Tuesday, August 25, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, with a high near 92 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…

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.

International August 24, 2026

Ebola Is Still Killing in Central Africa. These Groups Are Working To Save Lives.

This article by Rachel Spears first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Aug 24, 2026 Misinformation and distrust are among the challenges facing public health workers in the…

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Health & Wellness August 24, 2026

How Louisiana’s New Surgeon General Wants To Transform Public Health

This article by Rosemary Westwood, The New York Times, first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Aug 21, 2026 Evelyn Griffin had led a life out of the…

Health & Wellness August 24, 2026

After years of federal oversight, Georgia’s disability care system faces a new test

by Ellie Fivas, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] August 24, 2026 Key Points A June memo from the Department of Justice argues…

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Community, Giving Back to the Community September 13, 2026