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Government & Politics, State Government May 12, 2026

Kemp approves property tax relief for Georgia homeowners amid concerns over local revenues, process

by Jill Nolin, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] May 11, 2026 The governor has signed off on a bill designed to provide…

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Government & Politics, State Government

Kemp approves property tax relief for Georgia homeowners amid concerns over local revenues, process


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Government & Politics, State Government

Five Democrats competing to challenge appointed Republican labor commissioner


A diagram of a microchip with the letters "AI" in the center

Science & Technology

How AI can lead to false arrests and wrongful convictions


Drawing of a factory spewing smoke

Environment

When you don’t have the facts, argue the law: How Trump’s EPA is limiting its own ability to protect public health far into the future



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International

Trump‑Xi summit will be no ‘Nixon in China’ moment – that they are talking is enough for now


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Pets and Pet Adoption

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


A tan/white labrador retriever with tongue's out

Pets and Pet Adoption

“My name is Petey, and I’m so excited about the prospect of going home with you!”


I-285 sign

News, Transportation

Full closure on west I-285 rescheduled for May 15 to 18



Cobb weather May 12: Photo of cloudy skies above a residential street

Weather

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Tuesday, May 12, 2026


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Business & Economy, Local Business

Proda Technology named as Cobb Chamber’s Small Business of the Year


ictured from L to R: Micheal Garza, Grayson O’Daniel (Pope), Sadie Herrera (Kell), Jenay Scott (Sprayberry), Katherine Fallaw (Walton), Avi Jaiswal (Wheeler) and Margie Hatfield

Education, News

East Cobb County Council of PTAs names its 2026 recipients of the Margie Hatfield Scholarship


Larry Johnson, the editor and publisher of the Cobb County Courier seated in an office chair in front of a small table with a laptop in article about Cobb County Courier Meet the Editor

From the Editor

From the editor: My email account was hacked (uggh)



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Health & Wellness

Watch: 8 Health Insurance Terms You Should Know


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Government & Politics

Campaigns enter homestretch as Trump, Obama try to whip up support for Georgia candidates


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Government & Politics, State Government

GOP candidates for governor continue to spend big as election day looms


Offshore windmills

Energy

Why Trump’s $2 billion buyoff to cancel offshore wind farms is a bad deal for American taxpayers and the US energy supply



One had putting a coin in another hand, with the word "tax" and a percent sign above

Government & Politics, State Government May 12, 2026

Kemp approves property tax relief for Georgia homeowners amid concerns over local revenues, process

by Jill Nolin, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] May 11, 2026 The governor has signed off on a bill designed to provide…


sign with American flag stating "Vote Here"

Government & Politics, State Government May 12, 2026

Five Democrats competing to challenge appointed Republican labor commissioner

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] May 12, 2026 Most Georgians don’t come into contact with the state’s Department of…


A diagram of a microchip with the letters "AI" in the center

Science & Technology May 12, 2026

How AI can lead to false arrests and wrongful convictions

by Maria Lungu, University of Virginia and Steven L. Johnson, University of Virginia, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] In Baltimore on Oct. 20, 2025, a…


Drawing of a factory spewing smoke

Environment May 12, 2026

When you don’t have the facts, argue the law: How Trump’s EPA is limiting its own ability to protect public health far into the future

by Janet McCabe, Indiana University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] As the Trump administration moves to weaken America’s air pollution rules, it is deploying new…


Map of China with flag colors and stars

International May 12, 2026

Trump‑Xi summit will be no ‘Nixon in China’ moment – that they are talking is enough for now

by Rana Mitter, Harvard Kennedy School, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Meetings between Chinese and American leaders are not exactly routine, but few are historically…


A white/grey cat loafed inside a cage

Pets and Pet Adoption May 12, 2026

“My name is Sweater. 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/grey domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…


A tan/white labrador retriever with tongue's out

Pets and Pet Adoption May 12, 2026

“My name is Petey, and I’m so excited about the prospect of going home with you!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a male tan/white labrador retriever. The following information on this potential family member…


I-285 sign

News, Transportation May 12, 2026

Full closure on west I-285 rescheduled for May 15 to 18

The Georgia Department of Transportation distributed the following update on the full closure of all northbound and southbound lanes of Interstate 285 (I-285) between State Route (SR) 139/Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive…


Cobb weather May 12: Photo of cloudy skies above a residential street

Weather May 12, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Tuesday, May 12, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, with a high near 77 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly clear,…


A drawing of a group of entrepreneurs viewing a board of graphs and charts

Business & Economy, Local Business May 12, 2026

Proda Technology named as Cobb Chamber’s Small Business of the Year

The Cobb Chamber announced in a press release that it has named Proda Technology the 2026 Small Business of the Year during its annual Small Business of the Year Awards…


ictured from L to R: Micheal Garza, Grayson O’Daniel (Pope), Sadie Herrera (Kell), Jenay Scott (Sprayberry), Katherine Fallaw (Walton), Avi Jaiswal (Wheeler) and Margie Hatfield

Education, News May 12, 2026

East Cobb County Council of PTAs names its 2026 recipients of the Margie Hatfield Scholarship

Pictured from L to R: Micheal Garza, Grayson O’Daniel (Pope), Sadie Herrera (Kell), Jenay Scott (Sprayberry), Katherine Fallaw (Walton), Avi Jaiswal (Wheeler) and Margie Hatfield The East Cobb County Council…


Larry Johnson, the editor and publisher of the Cobb County Courier seated in an office chair in front of a small table with a laptop in article about Cobb County Courier Meet the Editor

From the Editor May 11, 2026

From the editor: My email account was hacked (uggh)

By Larry Felton Johnson If you are someone in my contact list you might have received a mysterious message purporting to be from me.In short, my account was hacked.After hours…


Medical symbolic staff with serpents and wings

Health & Wellness May 11, 2026

Watch: 8 Health Insurance Terms You Should Know

This video hosted by Jackie Fortiér, produced by Lexi Krupp, illustrated by Oona Zenda, and animated by Hannah Norman, was first produced in KFF Health News, reposted with permission. May…


sign with American flag stating "Vote Here"

Government & Politics May 11, 2026

Campaigns enter homestretch as Trump, Obama try to whip up support for Georgia candidates

by Jill Nolin and Alander Rocha, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] May 9, 2026 There is one more week of early voting…


The outline of a Georgia map with the GOP red white and blue elephant in the center

Government & Politics, State Government May 11, 2026

GOP candidates for governor continue to spend big as election day looms

by Alander Rocha, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] May 8, 2026 Candidates running to be Georgia’s next governor are shelling out millions…


Offshore windmills

Energy May 11, 2026

Why Trump’s $2 billion buyoff to cancel offshore wind farms is a bad deal for American taxpayers and the US energy supply

by Christopher Niezrecki, UMass Lowell; Ben Link, Johns Hopkins University, and Zoe Getman-Pickering, UMass Amherst, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The U.S. is in a…


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Science & Technology May 11, 2026

The missing link in America’s critical minerals push isn’t mining – it’s processing expertise

by Hélène Nguemgaing, University of Maryland and Alan Collins, West Virginia University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The United States is spending billions of dollars…


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Education May 11, 2026

What makes a good teacher? Ask a Republican and a Democrat, and they are likely to agree

by Gustavo E. Fischman, Arizona State University; Eric Haas, California State University, East Bay, and Margarita Pivovarova, Arizona State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission]…


a screenshot of the six districts in Mableon, with 1,2,3 to the south, 4, 5, 6 to the north

Government & Politics, Local government May 11, 2026

Mableton City Council Agenda for the May 13 meeting

The Mableton City Council will meet on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 6:30 p.m. at the Riverside EpiCenter, 135 Riverside Pkwy, Mableton, GA 30168. We’ve included the agenda below, but to…


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Fuel Cost, Transportation & Development May 11, 2026

Georgia gas prices remain high as drivers face rising costs due to Iran war

According to AAA’s weekly report, Georgia gas prices remain elevated, putting added pressure on drivers as the statewide average for regular gasoline reaches $4.05 per gallon. The latest average is…


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