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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 May 8, 2026

Health authorities work to contain cruise ship hantavirus outbreak

by Daniel Pastula, University of Colorado Anschutz,[This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The MV Hondius, a Dutch cruise ship with a deadly outbreak of hantavirus, was…

Media May 8, 2026

Ted Turner didn’t just revolutionize television − he changed the way we see our world

by Michael J. Socolow, University of Maine, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Ted Turner, who died on April 6, 2026, was bright, shrewd and, most…

A tortoiseshell/white cat sitting inside a cage

Pets and Pet Adoption May 8, 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 tortoiseshell/white domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…

A black terrier sitting on a white cloth

Pets and Pet Adoption May 8, 2026

“My name is Stormy, 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 black terrier. The following information on this potential family member is…

Weather May 8, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Friday, May 8, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts partly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Friday, May 8, 2026, with a high near 74 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

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Health & Wellness May 7, 2026

Trump Promised Cheaper Drugs. Some Prices Dropped. Many Others Shot Up.

This article by Elisabeth Rosenthal and Arthur Allen first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. May 7, 2026 Since his second term started, President Donald Trump has announced,…

Georgia State Capitol on mostly sunny day

Opinion May 7, 2026

Bookman: A Democratic Georgia governor would likely need to govern in a GOP-controlled world

by Jay Bookman, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] May 7, 2026 If Georgians elect another Republican as governor, we know it won’t…

Health & Wellness May 7, 2026

Healthcare costs top of mind for voters as midterms approach, survey finds

by Jennifer Shutt, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] May 6, 2026 WASHINGTON — Voters, including those within the Make America Healthy Again…

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Health & Wellness May 7, 2026

You know exercise is good for you – so why is it so hard to put it into practice?

by Laura Baehr, Drexel University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Physical activity is one of the most powerful health tools people have to improve mood,…

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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…