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Justice August 20, 2026

White supremacists spin a Justice Department indictment against a hate‑monitoring group to legitimize extremism and expand recruitment

by Art Jipson, University of Dayton, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] In April 2026, a federal grand jury returned indictments charging the Southern Poverty Law…

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Government & Politics August 20, 2026

Why working‑class people account for around 1% of lawmakers in the US – and only 2% in the average democracy around the world

by Noam Lupu, Vanderbilt University and Nicholas Carnes, Duke University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Both major U.S. political parties regularly tout their commitment to…

Media August 20, 2026

How journalists and communities work together to confront low levels of trust

by Danielle K. Brown, Michigan State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] In the past decade, study after study has come to a troubling conclusion:…

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Pets and Pet Adoption August 20, 2026

“I’m a doggy in need of a permanent loving home!”

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

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Pets and Pet Adoption August 20, 2026

“I’m a kitty 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 lilac point domestic short hair. The following information on this potential…

Weather August 20, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Thursday, August 20, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Thursday, August 20, 2026, with a high near 97 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

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Health & Wellness August 19, 2026

Medicare’s Paying Less for Cataract Surgery. Eye Doctors Are Turning to Lucrative Lasers.

This article by Phil Galewitz first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Aug 19, 2026 Tammy Chalala, a retired dietitian in New York, was thrilled with the results…

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Health & Wellness August 19, 2026

You Want To Join a Clinical Trial. Here’s What To Know About the Hurdles.

This article by Michelle Andrews first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Aug 19, 2026 Connecting people with clinical trials is complicated — even if people identify a…

Health & Wellness August 19, 2026

Kindergarten vaccine rates still below 90% in Georgia, with exemptions on the rise

by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] August 17, 2026 Kindergarten immunization rates are falling and vaccine exemptions are on the…

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Education August 19, 2026

An entire school board in central Georgia is fired, kicking off search for new members

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] August 18, 2026 Gov. Brian Kemp hopes a newly appointed panel can help clean…

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