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Government & Politics August 28, 2025

Georgia teacher fired over LGBTQ book continues to fight her termination, school district policies

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] August 28, 2025 A federal judge in Atlanta paused a challenge against school district…

A diagram of a microchip with the letters "AI" in the center

Government & Politics August 28, 2025

When the government can see everything: How one company – Palantir – is mapping the nation’s data

by Nicole M. Bennett, Indiana University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] When the U.S. government signs contracts with private technology companies, the fine print rarely…

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 August 28, 2025

How stripping diversity, equity and inclusion from health care may make Americans sicker

by Abigail Folberg, University of Nebraska Omaha and Brittany Givens Rassoolkhani, University of Kentucky, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] President Donald Trump’s administration has dramatically…

Health & Wellness August 28, 2025

FDA approves updated COVID-19 vaccines with new restrictions, potentially limiting access for healthy children

by David Higgins, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Guidance around COVID-19 vaccines has once again shifted after the Food…

Cobb weather May 9: Photo of cloudy skies above a residential street

Weather August 28, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Thursday, August 28, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Thursday, August 28, 2025, with a high near 83 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly…

A black/white Siberian husky sitting and looking happy

Pets and Pet Adoption August 28, 2025

“My name is Petrie, 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 black/white Siberian husky. The following information on this potential family member…

A grey/tabby cat held by someone behind and being pet by someone upfront

Pets and Pet Adoption August 28, 2025

“My name is Stitch. 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 grey tabby domestic short hair. The following information on this potential…

Weather August 27, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Wednesday, August 27, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, with a high near 83 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be partly cloudy,…

A labrador retriever lying on a metal table with a cloth on

Pets and Pet Adoption August 27, 2025

“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 female tan/white Labrador retriever. The following information on this potential family member…

Pets and Pet Adoption August 27, 2025

“My name is Lotus, 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 female tortoiseshell domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…

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