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Georgia State Capitol on mostly sunny day

Government & Politics, State Government February 2, 2026

Two Georgia state House races take shape

by Jill Nolin, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] January 31, 2026 The ballots are now set for two special legislative races in…

Outline of the map of Iran with an Irani flag superimposed on it

International February 2, 2026

US military action in Iran risks igniting a regional and global nuclear cascade

by Farah N. Jan, University of Pennsylvania, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The United States is seemingly moving toward a potential strike on Iran. On…

Crime & Public Safety February 2, 2026

I’m a former FBI agent who studies policing, and here’s how federal agents in Minneapolis are undermining basic law enforcement principles

by Luke William Hunt, University of Alabama; Institute for Humane Studies, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The Trump administration says federal agents have “absolute immunity”…

Medical symbolic staff with serpents and wings

Health & Wellness February 2, 2026

US exit from the World Health Organization marks a new era in global health policy – here’s what the US, and world, will lose

by Jordan Miller, Arizona State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The U.S. departure from the World Health Organization became official in late January 2026,…

A tabby/calico cat standing and holding on a table

Pets and Pet Adoption February 2, 2026

“My name is Ginger. 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/calico domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…

Pets and Pet Adoption February 2, 2026

“My name is Ollie, 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 tri-color hound. The following information on this potential family member is…

Weather February 2, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Monday, February 2, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Monday, February 2, 2026, with a high near 47 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…

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 1, 2026

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from January 23 to January 29

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…

Weather February 1, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Sunday, February 1, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Sunday, February 1, 2026, with a high near 34 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…

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

Weather January 31, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, January 31, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts snow showers here in Cobb County on Saturday, January 31, 2026, with a high near 28 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…

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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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