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Health & Wellness March 30, 2026

She Owed Her Insurer a Nickel, So It Canceled Her Coverage

This article by Elisabeth Rosenthal first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Elisabeth Rosenthal, March 30, 2026 Last summer, Lorena Alvarado Hill received a series of unexpected medical…

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Medical symbolic staff with serpents and wings

Health & Wellness

She Owed Her Insurer a Nickel, So It Canceled Her Coverage


Georgia State Capitol on mostly sunny day

Government & Politics, State Government

Rising tensions, farewell speeches and spirited debates usher in final week of the 2026 session


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Immigration

Macon No Kings event ends abruptly when sheriff tries to address concerns about cooperation with ICE


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Justice

Two verdicts in two days: How American courts are rewriting the rules for Big Tech and children



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Science & Technology

Panicking scientists, canceled experiments – federal funding cuts turned my work as a research dean into crisis management


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Science & Technology

NASA wants to build a base on the Moon by the 2030s – how and why it plans to build up to a long‑term lunar presence


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Pets and Pet Adoption

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


A tabby cat loafed inside cage

Pets and Pet Adoption

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



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Community Life, Libraries

West Cobb Regional Library to host writer’s open mic, book talks and games in April


Elections, Government & Politics

Cobb County advance voting begins for Georgia US House 14th District runoff


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Fuel Cost, Transportation & Development

Georgia Gas Prices Fall as State Gas Tax Suspension Eases Costs


Cobb weather March 30: Photo of cloudy skies above a residential street

Weather

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Monday, March 30, 2026



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Food Safety

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from March 20 to March 26


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Puzzles Games and Quizzes

How Well Do You Know Smyrna? Take This Local Quiz


Crowd at the No Kings event in Smyrna

Government & Politics

No Kings event in Smyrna attracts hundreds


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Community Life, Libraries

North Cobb Regional Library launches poetry competition for National Poetry Month



Medical symbolic staff with serpents and wings

Health & Wellness March 30, 2026

She Owed Her Insurer a Nickel, So It Canceled Her Coverage

This article by Elisabeth Rosenthal first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Elisabeth Rosenthal, March 30, 2026 Last summer, Lorena Alvarado Hill received a series of unexpected medical…


Georgia State Capitol on mostly sunny day

Government & Politics, State Government March 30, 2026

Rising tensions, farewell speeches and spirited debates usher in final week of the 2026 session

by Ross Williams, Alander Rocha, Maya Homan, and Jill Nolin, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] March 28, 2026 Things are coming to…


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

Immigration March 30, 2026

Macon No Kings event ends abruptly when sheriff tries to address concerns about cooperation with ICE

by Alander Rocha, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] March 28, 2026 MACON, Ga. — Hundreds of people gathered Saturday in Macon, about…


A gold set of the scales of justice

Justice March 30, 2026

Two verdicts in two days: How American courts are rewriting the rules for Big Tech and children

by Carolina Rossini, UMass Amherst, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Within 48 hours, the legal landscape governing social media and children shifted in ways that…


graphic of lab equipment including beakers, microscope and test tubes

Science & Technology March 30, 2026

Panicking scientists, canceled experiments – federal funding cuts turned my work as a research dean into crisis management

by Nara Parameswaran, Michigan State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Fielding frantic faculty emails and panicked texts was not how I had hoped my…


icon of a space ship

Science & Technology March 30, 2026

NASA wants to build a base on the Moon by the 2030s – how and why it plans to build up to a long‑term lunar presence

by Michelle L.D. Hanlon, University of Mississippi, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The next U.S. trip to the Moon isn’t about planting a flag. It’s…


A white shepherd inside a cage, looking at the camera

Pets and Pet Adoption March 30, 2026

“My name is Tlaneci, 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 white shepherd. The following information on this potential family member is…


A tabby cat loafed inside cage

Pets and Pet Adoption March 30, 2026

“My name is George. 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 tabby domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…


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Community Life, Libraries March 30, 2026

West Cobb Regional Library to host writer’s open mic, book talks and games in April

Cobb County Public Library celebrates National Poetry Month By Kelly Johnson While with no specific poetry event for National Poetry Month, West Cobb Regional Library still offers an opportunity for…


Elections, Government & Politics March 30, 2026

Cobb County advance voting begins for Georgia US House 14th District runoff

By Mark Woolsey Advance voting for the 14th District U.S. House runoff has kicked off leading up to the April 7 election. On Saturday’s first day of early voting in Cobb,…


gasoline pump and an EV charging station with a car

Fuel Cost, Transportation & Development March 30, 2026

Georgia Gas Prices Fall as State Gas Tax Suspension Eases Costs

Georgia drivers are getting some relief at the pump from the state’s suspension of the gas tax, even as conflict in the Middle East continues to push global oil prices…


Cobb weather March 30: Photo of cloudy skies above a residential street

Weather March 30, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Monday, March 30, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Monday, March 30, 2026, with a high near 74 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be partly…


The "Star of Life" symbol represents medicine and health care. Three rectangles are arranged in a radial pattern to form a sort of abstract star shape, with a snake coiled around a staff superimposed on the center.

Food Safety March 30, 2026

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from March 20 to March 26

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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Puzzles Games and Quizzes March 29, 2026

How Well Do You Know Smyrna? Take This Local Quiz

The City of Smyrna is one of the largest and most economically vibrant cities in Cobb County. But how much do you know about it? We’ve posted a quiz to…


Crowd at the No Kings event in Smyrna

Government & Politics March 29, 2026

No Kings event in Smyrna attracts hundreds

On a clear sunny Saturday in downtown Smyrna, a crowd of hundreds of protestors gathered at one of four Cobb County No Kings events held in Cobb County. Protests where…


An old-fashioned bound book with a quill

Community Life, Libraries March 29, 2026

North Cobb Regional Library launches poetry competition for National Poetry Month

Cobb County Public Library celebrates National Poetry Month By Kelly Johnson With the Cobb County Library System celebrating National Poetry Month, North Cobb Regional Library will open the CCPL Celebrates…


Volunteers at the Earth Day cleanup in Mableton

Community, Giving Back to the Community March 29, 2026

Cobb County Earth Day Event Brings Community Together in Mableton

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about Cobb Commissioner Monique Sheffield’s annual Earth Day event: Hundreds of volunteers from Kennesaw State University, along with community members…


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Weather March 29, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Sunday, March 29, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Sunday, March 29, 2026, with a high near 66 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…


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News, Weather March 29, 2026

Elevated fire danger continues for north and central Georgia Sunday

North and central Georgia face elevated fire danger today and tonight, with daily chances for showers and thunderstorms returning Tuesday and lasting through at least the end of the week….


Business & Economy, Local Business March 28, 2026

Cobb County Issues 38 New Business Licenses in the week ending March 27

Cobb County added 38 new business licenses during the final week of March, with a mix of retail, service-based, and food establishments leading the way. Restaurants and convenience stores continue…


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