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Georgia State Capitol on mostly sunny day

Government & Politics, State Government May 25, 2026

Twelve Georgia legislative races advance to runoffs

by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] May 25, 2026 Voters across the state will head back to the polls next…

Education May 25, 2026

More universities are disinviting commencement speakers who might challenge students’ ideas, unraveling an apolitical tradition

by Austin Sarat, Amherst College, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Delivering a university commencement address used to simply be a unique kind of honor. Speakers…

Medical symbolic staff with serpents and wings

Health & Wellness May 25, 2026

How does your body lose weight? An obesity doctor explains why one size doesn’t fit all in weight loss

by Kim Pfotenhauer, Michigan State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] For decades, people have been told that their weight problems can be solved by…

Graphic representing mobile phone conversation

Science & Technology May 25, 2026

Today’s bans on DIY repairs of everything from cell phones to tractors grew out of Hollywood’s fear of videotaping

by Oana Godeanu-Kenworthy, Miami University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] If you have ever tried to repair something, realized that it was beyond your financial…

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 May 25, 2026

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from May 15 to May 21

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 May 31: Photo of cloudy skies above a residential street

Weather May 25, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Monday, May 25, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts showers and thunderstorms here in Cobb County on Monday, May 25, 2026, with a high near 79 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

A black/tan terrier standing on a table with someone beside him

Pets and Pet Adoption May 25, 2026

“My name is Cairo. 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 black/tan terrier. The following information on this potential family member is…

An orange tabby/white cat standing inside a cage

Pets and Pet Adoption May 25, 2026

“My name is Cyrus, 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 May 24, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Sunday, May 24, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts showers and thunderstorms here in Cobb County on Sunday, May 24, 2026, with a high near 81 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

Weather May 23, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, May 23, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts showers and thunderstorms here in Cobb County on Saturday, May 23, 2026, with a high near 80 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

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News, Weather May 31, 2026

Georgia Face Thunderstorm Chances Through Tuesday, Mostly in Central Georgia

North and central Georgia could see isolated to scattered thunderstorms through Tuesday, with locally heavy rainfall, gusty winds and lightning possible, according to the National Weather Service. The highest risk…

Weather May 31, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Sunday, May 31, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Sunday, May 31, 2026, with a high near 74 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

News, Transportation May 30, 2026

This week’s schedule of lane closures for the ongoing $1.2 billion I-285 and I-20 West Interchange project in Cobb and Fulton

The Georgia Department of Transportation released the following updated schedule of lane closures for I-285 and I-20 for the estimated $1.2 billion I-285/I-20 West Interchange project. This week’s updated schedule…

Business & Economy, Local Business May 30, 2026

New Restaurants and Service Firms Highlight Cobb County License Report

Cobb County issued 34 new business licenses between May 24 and May 31, 2026, reflecting a broad mix of service providers, restaurants, retail concepts, healthcare businesses and professional firms. Food-related…

Puzzles Games and Quizzes May 30, 2026

How much do you know about Vinings? Take the quiz and find out

Vinings, along with Fair Oaks, is one of the two Census Designated Places (CDP) in Cobb County, and is the largest CDP now that Mableton incorporated into the city. A…