Political Cartoon from Clay Jones
With ICE Using Medicaid Data, Hospitals and States Are in a Bind Over Warning Immigrant Patients
In setback for Trump, Congress in spending law rejects call to axe Education Department
Should lemon pepper be Georgia’s official chicken wing favor? Some lawmakers think so.
ICE and Border Patrol in Minnesota − accused of violating 1st, 2nd, 4th and 10th amendment rights − are testing whether the Constitution can survive
‘Less lethal’ crowd-control weapons still cause harm – 2 physicians explain what they are and their health effects
Trump wants to shutter the Kennedy Center for 2 years – an arts management professor explains what that portends
Sweetwater Mission to host its annual Charity Golf Tournament in March
Political Cartoon from Clay Jones
With ICE Using Medicaid Data, Hospitals and States Are in a Bind Over Warning Immigrant Patients
This article by Phil Galewitz and Amanda Seitz first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Phil Galewitz and Amanda Seitz February 6, 2026 The Trump administration’s move to…
In setback for Trump, Congress in spending law rejects call to axe Education Department
by Shauneen Miranda, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] February 5, 2026 WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s attempts to dramatically slash funding for…
Should lemon pepper be Georgia’s official chicken wing favor? Some lawmakers think so.
by Zoë Christopher, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] February 6, 2026 ATLANTA — Lemon pepper wings, a staple of Atlanta restaurants and…
ICE and Border Patrol in Minnesota − accused of violating 1st, 2nd, 4th and 10th amendment rights − are testing whether the Constitution can survive
by Michael J. Lansing, Augsburg University and Yohuru Williams, University of St. Thomas, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Forcibly entering homes without a judicial warrant….
‘Less lethal’ crowd-control weapons still cause harm – 2 physicians explain what they are and their health effects
by Michele Heisler, University of Michigan and Rohini J. Haar, University of California, Berkeley, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Images and videos from Minneapolis, Chicago…
Trump wants to shutter the Kennedy Center for 2 years – an arts management professor explains what that portends
by E. Andrew Taylor, American University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] President Donald Trump announced on Feb. 1, 2026, that he would shut down the…
Sweetwater Mission to host its annual Charity Golf Tournament in March
Sweetwater Mission will host its annual Charity Golf Tournament on Monday, March 16, 2026, at City Club Marietta, with proceeds supporting the nonprofit’s programs aimed at stabilizing families and promoting…
Georgia Symphony Orchestra Celebrates Diversity, Community Engagement, and Artistic Excellence in 2026 lineup
Marietta-based Georgia Symphony Orchestra submitted the following news release announcing its 2026 season: The Georgia Symphony Orchestra is thrilled to announce an exciting lineup of performances for 2026, offering an extraordinary range…
Cobb and Marietta water rates increase this month
Marietta Water and the Cobb Water System increased their rates, citing higher wholesale water and wastewater treatment costs and infrastructure pass-through charges from regional providers. According to the City of…
Chairwoman Cupid and two commissioners send letter with concerns about ICE and CBP activity
Cobb County announced that Cobb County Board of Commissioners Chairwoman Lisa Cupid, along with District 2 Commissioner Erick Allen, and District 4 Commissioner Monique Sheffield, sent a letter to Senators…
“My name is Johnny. 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 medium hair. The following information on this potential family…
“My name is Buckie, 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 male brindle shepherd. The following information on this potential family member is…
Political Cartoon by Clay Jones
Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Friday, February 6, 2026
The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Friday, February 6, 2026, with a high near 58 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly clear,…
Newsom Walks Thin Line on Immigrant Health as He Eyes Presidential Bid
This article by Christine Mai-Duc first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Christine Mai-Duc February 5, 2026 California Gov. Gavin Newsom, who is eyeing a presidential bid, has…
States that once led in child vaccination fall as they expand exemptions
by Tim Henderson, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] February 5, 2026 States that were leaders in childhood vaccination before the pandemic are…
Fulton County officials file lawsuit seeking return of 2020 ballots taken during FBI raid
by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] February 4, 2026 Fulton County has filed a lawsuit challenging last week’s FBI raid…
Why corporate America is mostly staying quiet as federal immigration agents show up at its doors
by Alessandro Piazza, Rice University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] When U.S. Border Patrol agents entered a Target store in Richfield, Minnesota, in early January,…
AI-generated text is overwhelming institutions – setting off a no-win ‘arms race’ with AI detectors
by Bruce Schneier, Harvard Kennedy School and Nathan Sanders, Harvard University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] In 2023, the science fiction literary magazine Clarkesworld stopped…