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Health & Wellness February 12, 2026

Louisville Found PFAS in Drinking Water. The Trump Administration Wouldn’t Require Any Action.

This article by Morgan Watkins, Louisville Public Media, first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Morgan Watkins, Louisville Public Media February 12, 2026 Every day, the Ohio River…

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Health & Wellness

Louisville Found PFAS in Drinking Water. The Trump Administration Wouldn’t Require Any Action.


Line drawing of U.S. Capitol dome

Government & Politics, National Government

US House approves bill mandating proof of citizenship for voting in federal elections


A gold set of the scales of justice

Opinion

Bookman: FBI raid in Fulton County plainly orchestrated by 2020 election deniers


A gold set of the scales of justice

Justice

Trump administration losing credibility with judges and grand juries – a former federal judge explains why this is ‘remarkable and unprecedented’



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Psychology

More than a feeling – thinking about love as a virtue can change how we respond to hate


Opinion

Political Cartoon by Clay Jones


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Psychology

Hesitation is costly in sports but essential to life – neuroscientists identified its brain circuitry


A calico cat sitting on a white cloth inside a cage

Pets and Pet Adoption

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



A merle Catahoula leopard dog with a colorful scarf

Pets and Pet Adoption

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


A drawing of a red origami heart

Opinion

Bad Romance: Next Generation Online Dating Scams Target Older Generations


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Community, Giving Back to the Community

March gala to support Smyrna Public Safety Foundation 


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 February 13 to Sunday, February 15



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News, Weather

High Fire Danger Alert Issued for North and Central Georgia for Thursday


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Weather

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Thursday, February 12, 2026


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Environment, Weather & Environment

Sierra Club Georgia Statement on Trump Administration’s Elimination of the EPA’s Endangerment Finding


Immigration

“The world just seems like it’s against them. So it’s really hard when the school does this on top of everything else they’re dealing with”



Medical symbolic staff with serpents and wings

Health & Wellness February 12, 2026

Louisville Found PFAS in Drinking Water. The Trump Administration Wouldn’t Require Any Action.

This article by Morgan Watkins, Louisville Public Media, first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Morgan Watkins, Louisville Public Media February 12, 2026 Every day, the Ohio River…


Line drawing of U.S. Capitol dome

Government & Politics, National Government February 12, 2026

US House approves bill mandating proof of citizenship for voting in federal elections

by Ashley Murray, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] February 11, 2026 WASHINGTON — The U.S. House passed legislation Wednesday that would require…


A gold set of the scales of justice

Opinion February 12, 2026

Bookman: FBI raid in Fulton County plainly orchestrated by 2020 election deniers

by Jay Bookman, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] February 12, 2026 The moment that FBI agents showed up with a search warrant…


A gold set of the scales of justice

Justice February 12, 2026

Trump administration losing credibility with judges and grand juries – a former federal judge explains why this is ‘remarkable and unprecedented’

by John E. Jones III, Dickinson College, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The word “unprecedented” is getting a workout after a grand jury in Washington…


A drawing of a red origami heart

Psychology February 12, 2026

More than a feeling – thinking about love as a virtue can change how we respond to hate

by Tucker J. Gregor, University of Iowa, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Love and hate seem like obvious opposites. Love, whether romantic or otherwise, involves…


Opinion February 12, 2026

Political Cartoon by Clay Jones


outline of a human head with drawing of brain visible

Psychology February 12, 2026

Hesitation is costly in sports but essential to life – neuroscientists identified its brain circuitry

by Eric Yttri, Carnegie Mellon University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] At the Winter Olympics, skiers, bobsledders, speedskaters and many other athletes all have to…


A calico cat sitting on a white cloth inside a cage

Pets and Pet Adoption February 12, 2026

“My name is Liana. 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 female calico domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…


A merle Catahoula leopard dog with a colorful scarf

Pets and Pet Adoption February 12, 2026

“My name is Marci, 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 merle Catahoula leopard dog. The following information on this potential family…


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Opinion February 12, 2026

Bad Romance: Next Generation Online Dating Scams Target Older Generations

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College As we approach Valentine’s Day, it’s important to note that more than ten million Americans may find themselves targeted by…


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Community, Giving Back to the Community February 12, 2026

March gala to support Smyrna Public Safety Foundation 

The Smyrna Public Safety Foundation submitted the following news release about its fundraiser gala: Tickets are now on sale for a dinner fundraiser benefiting Smyrna first responders through the Smyrna Public…


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

Community, Things to Do February 12, 2026

Things to do this weekend in Cobb County: Friday February 13 to Sunday, February 15

Here is a list of a few things to do in Cobb County this weekend: Friday, January 23 to Sunday, January 25. 🎭 Arts, and Theatre • Giselle – Ballet…


Color drawing of flames engulfing a forest representing high fire danger

News, Weather February 12, 2026

High Fire Danger Alert Issued for North and Central Georgia for Thursday

High fire danger conditions are expected across north and central Georgia this afternoon into the evening as very low relative humidity and dry fuels combine to elevate the risk of…


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

Weather February 12, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Thursday, February 12, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Thursday, February 12, 2026, with a high near 60 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…


drawing of oil drilling and processing machinery

Environment, Weather & Environment February 11, 2026

Sierra Club Georgia Statement on Trump Administration’s Elimination of the EPA’s Endangerment Finding

Sierra Club Georgia submitted the following statement: In a brazen assault on the health and welfare of the American public, the Trump administration finalized its rule revoking the Environmental Protection…


Immigration February 11, 2026

“The world just seems like it’s against them. So it’s really hard when the school does this on top of everything else they’re dealing with”

Students participated at a walkout at Lakeside High School on January 21, 2025. Photo credit: Sophia Qureshi [This story was first published by 285 South, republished with permission] By Sofia…


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Health & Wellness February 11, 2026

New Medicaid Work Rules Likely To Hit Middle-Aged Adults Hard

This article by Samantha Liss and Sam Whitehead first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Samantha Liss and Sam Whitehead February 11, 2026 Lori Kelley’s deteriorating vision has…


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

Government & Politics, National Government February 11, 2026

Republicans on US House Homeland panel defend immigration tactics at tense hearing

by Ariana Figueroa, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] February 10, 2026 WASHINGTON — The head of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement declined…


Georgia State Capitol on mostly sunny day

Government & Politics, State Government February 11, 2026

Georgia Senate passes surprise ban on puberty blockers for minors

by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] February 10, 2026 Republicans in the Georgia Senate hijacked a bill aimed at increasing…


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Science & Technology February 11, 2026

No animal alive today is ‘primitive’ – why are so many still labeled that way?

by Kevin Omland, University of Maryland, Baltimore County, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] We humans have long viewed ourselves as the pinnacle of evolution. People…


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