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Opinion July 3, 2025

Bipartisan Support For Dreamers Still Exists Among All Americans

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College It’s hard to believe, but there used to be a lot more bipartisan unity among Republican and Democratic politicians when…

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Courts July 3, 2025

Long-time Cobb Superior Court staff member dies

Brenda Owenby, who served the Cobb County Superior Court Clerk’s Office for more than six decades, died Saturday, June 28, 2025. Cobb County posted the following remembrance on its website:…

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Weather July 3, 2025

Continuing storms remain possible in Georgia through next week

The National Weather Service reports that isolated thunderstorms could affect parts of Central Georgia today, with increasing chances of thunderstorm activity across north and central areas into next week. The…

Weather July 3, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Thursday, July 3, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Thursday, July 3, 2025, with a high near 91 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

Pets and Pet Adoption July 3, 2025

“My name is Elsie. 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 female black/white hound. The following information on this potential family member is…

Pets and Pet Adoption July 3, 2025

“My name is Sam, 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 seal point domestic short hair. The following information on this potential…

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Health & Wellness July 3, 2025

Republican Megabill Will Mean Higher Health Costs for Many Americans

This article by Phil Galewitz, Julie Appleby, Renuka Rayasam, and Bernard J. Wolfson first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Phil Galewitz, KFF Health News and Julie Appleby,…

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Government & Politics July 3, 2025

In a closely watched 2026 midterm in Georgia, even down-ballot legislative races are already abuzz

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] July 2, 2025 The 2026 general election is still more than a year away,…

Health & Wellness July 3, 2025

The Supreme Court upholds free preventive care, but its future now rests in RFK Jr.’s hands

by Paul Shafer, Boston University and Kristefer Stojanovski, Tulane University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] On June 26, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court handed down…

Science & Technology July 3, 2025

Humans and animals can both think logically − but testing what kind of logic they’re using is tricky

by Olga Lazareva, Drake University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Can a monkey, a pigeon or a fish reason like a person? It’s a question…

Business & Economy July 3, 2025

The rule of law is key to capitalism − eroding it is bad news for American business

by Robert Bird, University of Connecticut, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Something dangerous is happening to the U.S. economy, and it’s not inflation or trade…

Business & Economy July 2, 2025

Lockheed Martin will hold second quarter earning results conference call July 22

Lockheed Martin announced in a press release that it will webcast its second quarter 2025 earnings results conference call in listen-only mode on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at 11 a.m….

Business & Economy July 2, 2025

Student-staffed marketing firm raising success of real-world clients

[This article by Gary Tanner, with photo by Matt Yung, first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] Among marketing firms in the Atlanta area, Ground Work…

Weather July 2, 2025

Scattered storms continue in Georgia, mostly in central portions of the state

Scattered storms are expected across central Georgia today, with isolated thunderstorms possible through early next week, according to the National Weather Service. The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather…

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Community Life July 2, 2025

Report with photos from the HOPE Family Resource Center Clothing Giveaway

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about the HOPE Family Resource Center Clothing Giveaway: Thank you, volunteers from the First Christian Church of Mableton, New…

Cobb weather July 2: Photo of cloudy skies above a residential street

Weather July 2, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Wednesday, July 2, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, with a high near 89 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

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Pets and Pet Adoption July 2, 2025

“My name is Penelope, 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 female black/white Siberian husky. The following information on this potential family member…

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Pets and Pet Adoption July 2, 2025

“My name is Luke. 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 male orange tabby domestic short hair. The following information on this potential…

Health & Wellness July 2, 2025

HHS Eliminates CDC Staff Who Made Sure Birth Control Is Safe for Women at Risk

This article by Rachana Pradhan first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Rachana Pradhan July 1, 2025 For Brianna Henderson, birth control isn’t just about preventing pregnancy. The…

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Bipartisan Support For Dreamers Still Exists Among All Americans

Bipartisan Support For Dreamers Still Exists Among All Americans

Long-time Cobb Superior Court staff member dies

Continuing storms remain possible in Georgia through next week

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Thursday, July 3, 2025

“My name is Elsie. Are you here to adopt me?”

“My name is Sam, and I’m in need of a loving home!”

Republican Megabill Will Mean Higher Health Costs for Many Americans

In a closely watched 2026 midterm in Georgia, even down-ballot legislative races are already abuzz

The Supreme Court upholds free preventive care, but its future now rests in RFK Jr.’s hands

Humans and animals can both think logically − but testing what kind of logic they’re using is tricky

The rule of law is key to capitalism − eroding it is bad news for American business

Lockheed Martin will hold second quarter earning results conference call July 22

Student-staffed marketing firm raising success of real-world clients

Scattered storms continue in Georgia, mostly in central portions of the state

Report with photos from the HOPE Family Resource Center Clothing Giveaway

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Wednesday, July 2, 2025

Bipartisan Support For Dreamers Still Exists Among All Americans

Long-time Cobb Superior Court staff member dies

Continuing storms remain possible in Georgia through next week

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Thursday, July 3, 2025

“My name is Elsie. Are you here to adopt me?”

“My name is Sam, and I’m in need of a loving home!”

Republican Megabill Will Mean Higher Health Costs for Many Americans

In a closely watched 2026 midterm in Georgia, even down-ballot legislative races are already abuzz

The Supreme Court upholds free preventive care, but its future now rests in RFK Jr.’s hands

Humans and animals can both think logically − but testing what kind of logic they’re using is tricky

The rule of law is key to capitalism − eroding it is bad news for American business

Lockheed Martin will hold second quarter earning results conference call July 22

Student-staffed marketing firm raising success of real-world clients

Scattered storms continue in Georgia, mostly in central portions of the state

Report with photos from the HOPE Family Resource Center Clothing Giveaway

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Wednesday, July 2, 2025

“My name is Penelope, and I’m in need of a loving home!”

“My name is Luke. Are you here to adopt me?”

HHS Eliminates CDC Staff Who Made Sure Birth Control Is Safe for Women at Risk