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Climate and Weather April 6, 2024

Cobb County weather forecast for Saturday, April 6, 2024

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Saturday, April 6, 2024, with a high near 64 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a frost…

Climate and Weather April 5, 2024

Cobb County weather forecast for Friday, April 5, 2024

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Friday, April 5, 2024, with a high near 60 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…

A color drawing of a dog and a cat beside a bed

Health Care April 4, 2024

Could sharing a bedroom with your pets be keeping you from getting a good night’s sleep?

by Brian N. Chin, Trinity College, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Sleeping with your dog in the same room could be negatively affecting your sleep…

The word "immigration" wrapped around the upper part of a world globe while walking people are on the lower part

Immigration April 4, 2024

GOP, Trump build on immigration fears to push voting restrictions in states

by Zachary Roth, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] April 3, 2024 With polls showing unauthorized immigration as Republicans’ best issue for the…

Pets and Pet Adoption April 4, 2024

Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day: “My name is Beau. I’m a big, sweet kitty who needs a home!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is a large-sized male white/gray domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…

A yellow/white golden retriever with a blue leash and tongue's out

Pets and Pet Adoption April 4, 2024

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “My name is Baby Boi, and I’m a sweet puppy too!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is a large-sized male yellow/white labrador retriever. The following information on this potential family member…

Cobb weather March 16: Photo of cloudy skies above a residential street

Climate and Weather April 4, 2024

Cobb County weather forecast for Thursday, April 4, 2024

The National Weather Service forecasts increasing clouds here in Cobb County on Thursday, April 4, 2024, with a high near 59 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…

Sports April 3, 2024

March Madness brings unique gambling risks for college students

by M. Dolores Cimini, University at Albany, State University of New York, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Whenever March Madness takes place, it’s a sure…

a sad looking globe surrounded by trash and pollutants

Science and Technology April 3, 2024

Who are today’s climate activists? Dispelling 3 big myths for Earth Month

by Dana R. Fisher, American University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] As Earth Month 2024 gets underway, climate activists around the world are planning rallies…

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

Environment April 3, 2024

State PSC poised to hear Georgia Power’s plan to increase fossil fuel use to power data centers

by Stanley Dunlap, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] April 2, 2024 Environmental and consumer groups are urging state regulators not to approve…

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Health & Wellness March 16, 2026

In Switching to Original Medicare, Beware of Medigap Plan Refusals

This article by Michelle Andrews first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Michelle Andrews, March 16, 2026 It’s open enrollment season for Medicare Advantage, when people currently enrolled…

Government & Politics, State Government March 16, 2026

Lawmaker calls it quits, governor’s race brings fireworks, calls for gas tax suspension and more

by Ross Williams, Maya Homan, and Alander Rocha, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] March 14, 2026 The big election news this week…

Government & Politics, State Government March 16, 2026

Bipartisan bill calls for putting funds toward homelessness prevention in Georgia

by Juliana Milevsky, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] March 16, 2026 Lawmakers have been looking at ways to respond to rising homelessness…

Environment March 16, 2026

How sewage treatment plants could handle food waste, sparing landfills and the climate

by Ahmed Ibrahim Yunus, Georgia Institute of Technology and Joe Frank Bozeman III, Georgia Institute of Technology, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Every day, food…

International March 16, 2026

Not just Patriot interceptors: A defense expert explains the various weapons US and allies use to defend against missiles and drones

by Iain Boyd, University of Colorado Boulder, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Patriot missile batteries have been the iconic air defense system in the United…