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Pets and Pet Adoption March 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 female black/white terrier. The following information on this potential family member is…

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A black/white terrier sitting on the side with a blue leash

Pets and Pet Adoption

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


A white/black cat held on its head, looking angry

Pets and Pet Adoption

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


Medical symbolic staff with serpents and wings

Health & Wellness

Listen: Trump’s NIH ‘Reset’ Is Driving Away Scientists


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Government & Politics, State Government

State Election Board pushes for faster action on shift away from QR codes on Georgia ballots



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Education

Iran war and other tough topics give K‑12 teachers chance to teach students how, not what, to think


drawing of oil drilling and processing machinery

International

Targeting of energy facilities turned Iran war into worst‑case scenario for Gulf states


Outline of the map of Iran with an Irani flag superimposed on it

International

Who are Iran’s new leaders? A look at 6 the US placed a bounty on – 2 of whom are already dead


Music

Cobb County highlights live music across the county



Kennesaw State faculty member Cameron Coates and student Anastasia Morris receiving awards

Education, News

Engineering administrator, student earn top honors from Georgia Society of Professional Engineers


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Weather

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Friday, March 20, 2026


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Sports

Marietta approves land sale for Atlanta NWSL training complex


Angel monument at Marietta City Cemetery

Community, Giving Back to the Community

Marietta History Center Continues Popular Tombstone Cleaning Workshops



Medical symbolic staff with serpents and wings

Health & Wellness

Many ACA Customers Are Paying Higher Premiums. Most Blame Trump and Republicans, Poll Finds.


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Transportation

Georgia House lawmakers push to suspend the state’s gas tax for 60 days


The word "immigration" wrapped around the upper part of a world globe while walking people are on the lower part

Immigration

Georgia town blocks massive immigration center over concerns about water and sewer capacity


Map of China with flag colors and stars

International

China’s muted response over war in Iran reflects Beijing’s delicate calculus as a concerned onlooker



A black/white terrier sitting on the side with a blue leash

Pets and Pet Adoption March 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 female black/white terrier. The following information on this potential family member is…


A white/black cat held on its head, looking angry

Pets and Pet Adoption March 20, 2026

“My name is Cream. 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 white/black domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…


Medical symbolic staff with serpents and wings

Health & Wellness March 20, 2026

Listen: Trump’s NIH ‘Reset’ Is Driving Away Scientists

This article by Rachana Pradhan first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Rachana Pradhan, March 20, 2026 LISTEN: Fewer breakthroughs. Weaker responses to public health crises. That’s what…


sign with American flag stating "Vote Here"

Government & Politics, State Government March 20, 2026

State Election Board pushes for faster action on shift away from QR codes on Georgia ballots

by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] March 18, 2026 Georgia’s State Election Board unanimously passed a resolution Wednesday urging state…


A schoolhouse with books superimposed on the front

Education March 20, 2026

Iran war and other tough topics give K‑12 teachers chance to teach students how, not what, to think

by Boaz Dvir, Penn State, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] It’s a scene that’s played out in K-12 schools around the country in recent years….


drawing of oil drilling and processing machinery

International March 20, 2026

Targeting of energy facilities turned Iran war into worst‑case scenario for Gulf states

by Kristian Coates Ulrichsen, Rice University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The U.S.-Israeli military campaign against Iran took a dangerous turn on March 18, 2026,…


Outline of the map of Iran with an Irani flag superimposed on it

International March 20, 2026

Who are Iran’s new leaders? A look at 6 the US placed a bounty on – 2 of whom are already dead

by Mehrzad Boroujerdi, Missouri University of Science and Technology, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The Trump administration announced a US$10 million reward on March 15,…


Music March 20, 2026

Cobb County highlights live music across the county

Cobb County posted the following rundown of concert events in various venues across the county: From Glover Park’s 40th anniversary celebration to Night Ranger at the Kennesaw amphitheater, Cobb County…


Kennesaw State faculty member Cameron Coates and student Anastasia Morris receiving awards

Education, News March 20, 2026

Engineering administrator, student earn top honors from Georgia Society of Professional Engineers

[This article by Raynard Churchwell with photo provided by GSPE first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] An administrative faculty and student in Kennesaw State University’s Southern…


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

Weather March 20, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Friday, March 20, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Friday, March 20, 2026, with a high near 76 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly clear,…


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Sports March 20, 2026

Marietta approves land sale for Atlanta NWSL training complex

The City of Marietta has entered into an agreement with AMB Sports and Entertainment for the sale of property at 1033 Franklin Gateway, clearing the way for a headquarters and…


Angel monument at Marietta City Cemetery

Community, Giving Back to the Community March 20, 2026

Marietta History Center Continues Popular Tombstone Cleaning Workshops

The City of Marietta announced on its website that the Marietta History Center will continue its tombstone cleaning workshops this spring after strong community interest in earlier sessions, offering participants…


Medical symbolic staff with serpents and wings

Health & Wellness March 19, 2026

Many ACA Customers Are Paying Higher Premiums. Most Blame Trump and Republicans, Poll Finds.

This article by Julie Appleby first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Julie Appleby, March 19, 2026 Most people who get their health coverage through the Affordable Care…


gasoline pump and an EV charging station with a car

Transportation March 19, 2026

Georgia House lawmakers push to suspend the state’s gas tax for 60 days

by Alander Rocha, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] March 18, 2026 The Georgia House of Representatives in a surprise move passed a…


The word "immigration" wrapped around the upper part of a world globe while walking people are on the lower part

Immigration March 19, 2026

Georgia town blocks massive immigration center over concerns about water and sewer capacity

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] March 18, 2026 A small town about 45 miles east of Atlanta is pushing…


Map of China with flag colors and stars

International March 19, 2026

China’s muted response over war in Iran reflects Beijing’s delicate calculus as a concerned onlooker

by John Calabrese, American University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] China has perfected the role of concerned onlooker as the Middle East conflict spreads across…


a drawing of a mosquito

Science & Technology March 19, 2026

Hundreds of hungry mosquitoes, a student volunteer and a mesh suit helped us figure out how these deadly insects reach their targets

by David Hu, Georgia Institute of Technology, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] “Four minutes is too long.” That’s the note undergraduate Chris Zuo sent me…


Outline of the map of Iran with an Irani flag superimposed on it

International March 19, 2026

Information is a battlefield: 4 questions you can ask to judge the reliability of news reports and social posts about the US‑Iran war

by Andrea Hickerson, University of Mississippi, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Historically, when the U.S. has undertaken military action against foreign governments, journalists have relied…


A white/grey cat coming out of her cage

Pets and Pet Adoption March 19, 2026

“I’m a cat 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 white/grey domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…


A black/white border collie standing on the side with tongue's out

Pets and Pet Adoption March 19, 2026

“My name is Lucky. 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/white border collie. The following information on this potential family member…


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