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Georgia Power sign at Plant McDonough-Atkinson in Cobb County accompanying article about restory power

Government & Politics, State Government December 22, 2025

Georgia regulators approve massive power grid expansion to serve data centers

by Alander Rocha, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] December 19, 2025 Georgia regulators unanimously approved a massive expansion of the state’s power…

Medical symbolic staff with serpents and wings

Health & Wellness December 22, 2025

As millions of Americans face a steep rise in health insurance costs, lawmakers continue a century-long battle over who should pay for health care

by Robert Applebaum, Miami University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Dec. 15, 2025 – the deadline for enrolling in a marketplace plan through the Affordable…

Drawing of a large red ribbon decorated with Christmas lights in front of a pine limb also with lights

Community December 22, 2025

How to reduce gift-giving stress with your kids – a child psychologist’s tips for making magic and avoiding tears

by Angela J. Narayan, University of Denver, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] As a child, I loved being the center of attention. So it was…

A tan/white shepherd with arm stretched on a grass field

Pets and Pet Adoption December 22, 2025

“My name is Scooby. 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/white shepherd. The following information on this potential family member is…

An orange tabby/white cat sitting inside a cage

Pets and Pet Adoption December 22, 2025

“My name is Herman, 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 orange tabby/white domestic short hair. The following information on this potential…

Weather December 22, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Monday, December 22, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Monday, December 22, 2025, with a high near 56 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

Weather December 21, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Sunday, December 21, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Sunday, December 21, 2025, with a high near 61 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly…

A ginger tabby/white cat sitting inside a cage

Pets and Pet Adoption December 20, 2025

“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 ginger tabby/white domestic medium hair. The following information on this potential…

A brown/white Siberian shepherd sitting on the corner

Pets and Pet Adoption December 20, 2025

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

Weather December 20, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, December 20, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Saturday, December 20, 2025, with a high near 59 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly clear,…

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Opinion February 6, 2026

Political Cartoon from Clay Jones

Immigration February 6, 2026

With ICE Using Medicaid Data, Hospitals and States Are in a Bind Over Warning Immigrant Patients

This article by Phil Galewitz and Amanda Seitz first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Phil Galewitz and Amanda Seitz February 6, 2026 The Trump administration’s move to…

Government & Politics, National Government February 6, 2026

In setback for Trump, Congress in spending law rejects call to axe Education Department

by Shauneen Miranda, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] February 5, 2026 WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s attempts to dramatically slash funding for…

Government & Politics, State Government February 6, 2026

Should lemon pepper be Georgia’s official chicken wing favor? Some lawmakers think so.

by Zoë Christopher, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] February 6, 2026 ATLANTA — Lemon pepper wings, a staple of Atlanta restaurants and…

Crime & Public Safety February 6, 2026

ICE and Border Patrol in Minnesota − accused of violating 1st, 2nd, 4th and 10th amendment rights − are testing whether the Constitution can survive

by Michael J. Lansing, Augsburg University and Yohuru Williams, University of St. Thomas, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Forcibly entering homes without a judicial warrant….

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