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Health & Wellness July 2, 2026

A sweaty Fourth of July ahead for the US as extreme heat descends on 20 states

by Sam Gauntt, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] July 2, 2026 WASHINGTON  — As outdoor celebrations and events marking the nation’s 250th…

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Health & Wellness

A sweaty Fourth of July ahead for the US as extreme heat descends on 20 states


Georgia State Capitol on mostly sunny day

Government & Politics, State Government

New state law expected to increase patient access to Georgia’s medical cannabis program


SCOTUS building drawing

Health & Wellness

Supreme Court bars states from protecting consumers if federal agencies won’t


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Health & Wellness

As a major heat wave grips the eastern US, here’s how to stay safe – and the heat stroke warning signs to watch for



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Health & Wellness

Alcohol is one of the most dangerous drugs, yet its presence is ubiquitous in social settings and celebrations


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Pets and Pet Adoption

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


A grey/white kitten loafed inside a cage

Pets and Pet Adoption

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


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Puzzles Games and Quizzes

How much do you know about restaurants and cafes in Cobb County? take the quiz and find out



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Community Life, Libraries

Children to “revolt” at Mountain View Regional Library


Welcome to Cobb County brick sign at Henderson Road on Veterans Memorial

Community, Things to Do

Things to do this weekend in Cobb County: Friday July 3 to Sunday, July 5


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Air Quality, Weather & Environment

Metro Atlanta Under Code Orange Air Quality Alert for July 2


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News, Weather

Extreme Heat Warning Issued for Parts of Georgia Thursday; Heat Index up to 111 Degrees



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Weather

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Thursday, July 2, 2026


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Health & Wellness

Affordable Healthcare Emerges as a Voter Priority in Purple Nevada


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Government & Politics, National Government

Supreme Court eases spending rules in win for GOP as U.S. Senate battles brew


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Government & Politics, National Government

White House budget director advocates more funding for own agency, cuts for others



A cartoon figure of a man sweating in the hot sun

Health & Wellness July 2, 2026

A sweaty Fourth of July ahead for the US as extreme heat descends on 20 states

by Sam Gauntt, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] July 2, 2026 WASHINGTON  — As outdoor celebrations and events marking the nation’s 250th…


Georgia State Capitol on mostly sunny day

Government & Politics, State Government July 2, 2026

New state law expected to increase patient access to Georgia’s medical cannabis program

by Alander Rocha, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] July 1, 2026 A new state law that took effect Wednesday fundamentally changed Georgia’s…


SCOTUS building drawing

Health & Wellness July 2, 2026

Supreme Court bars states from protecting consumers if federal agencies won’t

by Sarah J. Morath, Wake Forest University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Chemical giant Monsanto has argued for years that if the U.S. Environmental Protection…


A cartoon figure of a man sweating in the hot sun

Health & Wellness July 2, 2026

As a major heat wave grips the eastern US, here’s how to stay safe – and the heat stroke warning signs to watch for

by Brian Bossak, College of Charleston, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Millions of Americans are facing dangerous heat and humidity going into the July Fourth…


wine glasses alongside a jazz combo

Health & Wellness July 2, 2026

Alcohol is one of the most dangerous drugs, yet its presence is ubiquitous in social settings and celebrations

by Emma Fenske, Oregon Health & Science University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Few substances are as deeply woven into everyday life as alcohol. It…


A white/tan terrier with a blue leash looking at the camera

Pets and Pet Adoption July 2, 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 white/tan terrier. The following information on this potential family member is…


A grey/white kitten loafed inside a cage

Pets and Pet Adoption July 2, 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 grey/white domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…


The words "Quiz Time" in large cartoon font

Puzzles Games and Quizzes July 2, 2026

How much do you know about restaurants and cafes in Cobb County? take the quiz and find out

By Larry Felton Johnson Cobb County is home to a number of eateries and coffee shops, ranging from the high end cuisine to fast casual to neighborhood coffee house hangouts….


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Community Life, Libraries July 2, 2026

Children to “revolt” at Mountain View Regional Library

By Kelly Johnson A week before hosting Marietta History Center’s Revolutionary America presentation, for children 5 to 12 years of age on Thursday, July 9th at 2:00 PM, Mountain View…


Welcome to Cobb County brick sign at Henderson Road on Veterans Memorial

Community, Things to Do July 2, 2026

Things to do this weekend in Cobb County: Friday July 3 to Sunday, July 5

Independence Day events dominate the weekend’s schedule. Here is a list of a few things to do in Cobb County this weekend: Friday, July 3, 2026 to Sunday, June 5,…


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Air Quality, Weather & Environment July 2, 2026

Metro Atlanta Under Code Orange Air Quality Alert for July 2

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources Environmental Protection Division (EPD) issued a Code Orange Air Quality Alert for metro Atlanta for Thursday, July 2. This alert means that air pollution…


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News, Weather July 2, 2026

Extreme Heat Warning Issued for Parts of Georgia Thursday; Heat Index up to 111 Degrees

Extreme heat and the threat of severe thunderstorms will impact north and central Georgia today, with an Extreme Heat Warning in effect for portions of far northwest Georgia and Heat…


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Weather July 2, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Thursday, July 2, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Thursday, July 2, 2026, with a high near 97 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…


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Health & Wellness July 1, 2026

Affordable Healthcare Emerges as a Voter Priority in Purple Nevada

This article by Jazmin Orozco Rodriguez first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Jul 1, 2026 One issue will decide Steven Cohen’s vote for Nevada governor this fall:…


SCOTUS building drawing

Government & Politics, National Government July 1, 2026

Supreme Court eases spending rules in win for GOP as U.S. Senate battles brew

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] June 30, 2026 The U.S. Supreme Court struck down federal limits on how much…


Color drawing of the south side of the White House

Government & Politics, National Government July 1, 2026

White House budget director advocates more funding for own agency, cuts for others

by Jennifer Shutt, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] June 30, 2026 WASHINGTON — White House budget director Russ Vought testified before a…


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Education July 1, 2026

College is unaffordable for many Americans – but don’t just blame rising tuition

by Thomas Adam, University of Arkansas, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] As more Americans consider whether a college degree is worth it, the rising cost…


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International July 1, 2026

As key trade talks start, the US‑Mexico relationship will likely limp along – but at a cost

by Pamela K. Starr, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Most Americans understand that their avocado toast and…


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Justice July 1, 2026

In rebuke to Trump, Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, emphasizing the promise of equality in the Declaration of Independence

by Morgan Marietta, University of Tennessee, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The Supreme Court on June 30, 2026, declared that universal birthright citizenship is protected…


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

Weather July 1, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Wednesday, July 1, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Wednesday, July 1 2026, with a high near 95 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…


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