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Curious Kids February 9, 2026

Is the whole universe just a simulation?

by Zeb Rocklin, Georgia Institute of Technology, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have…

Medical symbolic staff with serpents and wings

Health & Wellness February 9, 2026

Whether it’s yoga, rock climbing or Dungeons & Dragons, taking leisure to a high level can be good for your well-being

by Emily Messina, Florida International University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] What do collecting old editions of Dungeons & Dragons monster manuals, securing the same…

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.

Food Safety February 9, 2026

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from January 30 to February 5

The following are scores for the past week for restaurants, school cafeterias, hotels, and other food service facilities in Cobb County from the Georgia Department of Public Health. For more…

A tortoiseshell cat looking at the camera

Pets and Pet Adoption February 9, 2026

“I’m a cat 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 domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…

A tan American pit bull terrier sitting on a grass surface

Pets and Pet Adoption February 9, 2026

“My name is Boudreaux. 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 tan American pit bull terrier. The following information on this potential…

Weather February 9, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Monday, February 9, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Monday, February 9, 2026, with a high near 63 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be partly cloudy,…

Weather February 8, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Sunday, February 8, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Sunday, February 8, 2026, with a high near 54 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…

Weather February 7, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, February 7, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Saturday, February 7, 2026, with a high near 46 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…

Opinion February 6, 2026

Political Cartoon from Clay Jones

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Health & Wellness March 3, 2026

Federal Aid for Lead Cleanup Is Receding. That’s a Problem for Cash-Strapped Cities.

This article by Halle Parker, Verite News, first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Halle Parker, Verite News, March 3, 2026 Tighter regulations and an influx of federal…

Fuel Cost March 3, 2026

Georgia gasoline prices pass the $3 mark as Iran war causes oil price to skyrocket

According to the AAA fuel prices website, the cost of a gallon of unleaded gasoline in Georgia has passed the $3.00 mark, driven by the unfolding war in Iran. In…

Immigration March 3, 2026

Judge blocks Noem policy limiting congressional visits to immigrant detention facilities

by Ariana Figueroa, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] March 2, 2026 WASHINGTON — A federal judge Monday temporarily blocked a Department of…

Government & Politics March 3, 2026

Candidate qualifying for the 2026 election is off to a fast start in Georgia

by Alander Rocha and Jill Nolin, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] March 2, 2026 The Georgia state Capitol was bustling on Monday,…

Crime & Public Safety March 3, 2026

Public defender shortage is leading to hundreds of criminal cases being dismissed

by Georges Naufal, Texas A&M University and Emily Naiser, Texas A&M University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The Oregon Supreme Court on Feb. 5, 2026,…

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