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Government & Politics December 2, 2025

Speaker Johnson’s choice to lead by following the president goes against 200 years of House speakers building up the office’s power

by SoRelle Wyckoff Gaynor, University of Virginia, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] When the framers of what became the U.S. Constitution set out to draft…

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Environment December 2, 2025

When the world’s largest battery power plant caught fire, toxic metals rained down – wetlands captured the fallout

by Ivano W. Aiello, San José State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] When fire broke out at the world’s largest battery energy storage facility…

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 December 1, 2025

Medicaid Work Rules Exempt the ‘Medically Frail.’ Deciding Who Qualifies Is Tricky.

This article by Samantha Liss and Sam Whitehead first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Samantha Liss and Sam Whitehead December 1, 2025 Eliza Brader worries she soon…

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Government & Politics December 1, 2025

Trump shedding support among Latino voters, survey finds

by Ariana Figueroa, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] November 30, 2025 WASHINGTON — A majority of U.S. Latinos have grown pessimistic since…

International December 1, 2025

Peace plan presented by the US to Ukraine reflects inexperienced, unrealistic handling of a delicate situation

by Donald Heflin, Tufts University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] As Russian bombs continued to pound Ukraine, a different conflict has blown up over plans…

A drawing of Narcan inhaler used on the patient's nostril

Health & Wellness December 1, 2025

How does Narcan work? Mapping how it reverses opioid overdose can provide a molecular blueprint for more effective drugs

by Saif Khan, University of Southern California, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Naloxone, also known by the brand name Narcan, is one of the most…

Food Safety December 1, 2025

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from November 21 to November 27

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…

Cobb weather February 5: Photo of cloudy skies above a residential street

Weather December 1, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Monday, December 1, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Monday, December 1, 2025, with a high near 50 degrees. Tonight it is expected to shower, with…

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Pets and Pet Adoption December 1, 2025

“My name is Volks, and I’m so excited about the prospect of going home with you!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a male black/white American pit bull terrier. The following information on this potential…

A tabby cat sitting inside a cage, looking outside

Pets and Pet Adoption December 1, 2025

“My name is Maxine. 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 female tabby domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…

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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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