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Health & Wellness August 10, 2026

Same Knee Surgery, Twice the Price: Hospital Monopolies Push Up Healthcare Costs

This article by Peter Whoriskey first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Aug 10, 2026 More than a million times a year, a U.S. surgeon slices open a…

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Health & Wellness

Same Knee Surgery, Twice the Price: Hospital Monopolies Push Up Healthcare Costs


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Government & Politics, National Government

The 2026 midterms are heating up, but this election panel is focused on 2028


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Government & Politics, National Government

US Senate leaves town for recess after passing stopgap spending bill, blocking photo ID for voting


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Government & Politics

Democrats have a working‑class voter problem that progressives like Abdul El‑Sayed are still struggling to solve



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Economy

The moral paradox of extreme wealth: Why people oppose it yet are reluctant to take steps to reduce it


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Government & Politics

Trump’s slapdash Reflecting Pool renovations stand in stark contrast to years of deliberation and engineering ingenuity that went into its creation


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Puzzles Games and Quizzes

How Well Do You Know Cobb County Transportation History?


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Weather

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Monday, August 10, 2026



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Pets and Pet Adoption

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


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Pets and Pet Adoption

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


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Fuel Cost, Transportation & Development

Georgia gas prices fall 11 cents as statewide average drops to $3.76 a gallon


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News, Weather

Heavy Rain Could Cause Isolated Flash Flooding in North Georgia



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Puzzles Games and Quizzes

How much do you know about the performing arts scene in Cobb County? take Part 1 of our quiz and find out


Erik Malewski

Education, News

Kennesaw State professor earns national award for contribution to education


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Food Safety

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from July 31 to August 6


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News, Weather

Georgia Storms Could Bring Wind, Hail and Heavy Rain



Medical symbolic staff with serpents and wings

Health & Wellness August 10, 2026

Same Knee Surgery, Twice the Price: Hospital Monopolies Push Up Healthcare Costs

This article by Peter Whoriskey first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Aug 10, 2026 More than a million times a year, a U.S. surgeon slices open a…


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Government & Politics, National Government August 10, 2026

The 2026 midterms are heating up, but this election panel is focused on 2028

by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] August 7, 2026 In 2028, as Georgia residents cast their ballots in the presidential…


Line drawing of U.S. Capitol dome

Government & Politics, National Government August 10, 2026

US Senate leaves town for recess after passing stopgap spending bill, blocking photo ID for voting

by Shauneen Miranda, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] August 8, 2026 WASHINGTON —  The U.S. Senate adjourned for its summer recess early…


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Government & Politics August 10, 2026

Democrats have a working‑class voter problem that progressives like Abdul El‑Sayed are still struggling to solve

by Nicholas Jacobs, Colby College; Institute for Humane Studies, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Since 2016, when Donald Trump shattered the Democrats’ blue wall by…


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Economy August 10, 2026

The moral paradox of extreme wealth: Why people oppose it yet are reluctant to take steps to reduce it

by Jen Cole Wright, College of Charleston, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] In 2026 – up until July – Elon Musk’s estimated wealth was growing…


Color drawing of the south side of the White House

Government & Politics August 10, 2026

Trump’s slapdash Reflecting Pool renovations stand in stark contrast to years of deliberation and engineering ingenuity that went into its creation

by Jennifer Tucker, Wesleyan University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] In the latest twist in one of the strangest ongoing scandals in Washington, D.C., U.S….


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Puzzles Games and Quizzes August 10, 2026

How Well Do You Know Cobb County Transportation History?

Transportation (and the traffic associated with it) has been a major, and often controversial, topic in Cobb County and the rest of metro Atlanta. But how much do you know…


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Weather August 10, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Monday, August 10, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts partly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Monday, August 10, 2026, with a high near 91 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…


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Pets and Pet Adoption August 10, 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 male black/white domestic medium hair. The following information on this potential family…


A brindle/white American pit bull terrier with a blue leash

Pets and Pet Adoption August 10, 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 female brindle/white American pit bull terrier. The following information on this potential…


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Fuel Cost, Transportation & Development August 10, 2026

Georgia gas prices fall 11 cents as statewide average drops to $3.76 a gallon

Georgia gas prices continued to fall this week, giving drivers some relief at the pump as the statewide average dropped to $3.76 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. The average…


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News, Weather August 10, 2026

Heavy Rain Could Cause Isolated Flash Flooding in North Georgia

Scattered thunderstorms could bring strong, gusty winds, small hail and heavy rainfall to parts of north Georgia Monday afternoon and evening, with isolated flash flooding possible. Additional scattered showers and…


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Puzzles Games and Quizzes August 9, 2026

How much do you know about the performing arts scene in Cobb County? take Part 1 of our quiz and find out

By Larry Felton Johnson There are many venues to see live performances in Cobb County, and wherever you live in the county you are almost certain to be reasonably near…


Erik Malewski

Education, News August 9, 2026

Kennesaw State professor earns national award for contribution to education

[This article and the accompanying photo first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] Kennesaw State University professor Erik Malewski has received a national award for his…


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Food Safety August 9, 2026

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from July 31 to August 6

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…


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News, Weather August 9, 2026

Georgia Storms Could Bring Wind, Hail and Heavy Rain

Scattered thunderstorms could bring strong, gusty winds, small hail and heavy rain to mainly north Georgia Sunday afternoon and evening, with isolated flash flooding and damaging wind gusts also possible….


Photo of Veterans Memorial Highway on a clear day with the Cobb County Courier logo and the words "Weather forecast"

Weather August 9, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Sunday, August 9, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Sunday, August 9, 2026, with a high near 91 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…


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Community, Giving Back to the Community August 9, 2026

Georgia Realtor Jessica Ellis turns community roots into service in Cobb and Paulding

For Georgia Realtor Jessica Ellis, being rooted in a community means more than just selling homes. It means helping put food on tables, supporting cancer patients and connecting people with…


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Business & Economy, Local Business August 8, 2026

Cobb County Issues 69 New Business Licenses Aug. 2-9

Cobb County issued 69 new business licenses between Aug. 2 and Aug. 9, 2026, with the latest list spanning restaurants, health and personal-care services, contractors, consultants, retailers and other small…


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News, Transportation August 8, 2026

Latest 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…


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