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Weather May 13, 2025

More storms likely in Georgia over the next two days

The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for north and central Georgia, including metro Atlanta, for Tuesday, May 13, warning of possible isolated thunderstorms today and scattered…

Weather May 13, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Tuesday, May 13, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts partly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, with a high near 76 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

Pets and Pet Adoption May 13, 2025

“My name is Katya, 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 Siberian husky. The following information on this potential family member…

Pets and Pet Adoption May 13, 2025

“My name is Kamakazi. 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 tabby calico domestic long hair. The following information on this potential…

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Health Care May 13, 2025

Medicaid Payments Barely Keep Hospital Mental Health Units Afloat. Federal Cuts Could Sink Them.

This article by Tony Leys first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Tony Leys May 12, 2025 SPENCER, Iowa — This town’s hospital is a holdout on behalf…

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Georgia May 13, 2025

Court fight over 2021 Georgia mass voter eligibility challenges heads to federal court

by Stanley Dunlap, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] May 12, 2025 A federal appellate court is set to hear a case Tuesday…

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Economy May 13, 2025

Donald Trump has reduced tariffs on British metals and cars, but how important is this trade deal? Experts react

by Maha Rafi Atal, University of Glasgow; Conor O’Kane, Bournemouth University; David Collins, City St George’s, University of London, and Sangeeta Khorana, Aston University, [This article first appeared in The…

Justice May 13, 2025

Trump’s bid to end birthright citizenship heads to the Supreme Court

by Jean Lantz Reisz, University of Southern California, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] For more than 150 years, almost all people who were born within…

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Human Rights May 13, 2025

From defenders to skeptics: The sharp decline in young Americans’ support for free speech

by Jacob Mchangama, Vanderbilt University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] For much of the 20th century, young Americans were seen as free speech’s fiercest defenders….

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Education May 12, 2025

Kennesaw State researchers earn National Institutes of Health grant to address diabetic eye care via technology

[This article by Raynard Churchwell, with photo of Mahmut Karakaya and Ramazan Aygun by Darnell Wilburn, first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] Kennesaw State University…

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Transportation May 12, 2025

Georgia gasoline prices drop; national EV charging rates rise slightly

According to AAA’s weekly report, gasoline prices in Georgia dropped four cents over the past week, reaching an average cost of $2.88 per gallon for regular unleaded. EV charging rates…

Weather May 12, 2025

Georgia could see severe storms, with a chance of isolated tornados

North and central Georgia, including Cobb County, could see severe thunderstorms today, Monday, May 12, with damaging winds being the main threat, though isolated tornadoes and hail are also possible….

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Weather May 12, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Monday, May 12, 2025

The National Weather Service forecast showers and thunderstorms here in Cobb County on Monday, May 12, 2025, with a high near 77 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

Health Care May 12, 2025

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from May 2 to May 8

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…

Pets and Pet Adoption May 12, 2025

“My name is Dexter, 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 black/tan rottweiler. The following information on this potential family member is…

Pets and Pet Adoption May 12, 2025

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

The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a female black/white domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…

Georgia May 12, 2025

Georgia GOP U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter enters 2026 Senate race after Kemp bows out

by Stanley Dunlap, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] May 9, 2025 Georgia Republican Congressman Buddy Carter announced Thursday that he’ll run for…

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Education May 12, 2025

Can Trump strip Harvard of its charitable status? Scholars of nonprofit law and accounting describe the obstacles in his way

by Philip Hackney, University of Pittsburgh and Brian Mittendorf, The Ohio State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened to…

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Science and Technology May 12, 2025

Science requires ethical oversight – without federal dollars, society’s health and safety are at risk

by Christine Coughlin, Wake Forest University and Nancy M. P. King, Wake Forest University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] As the Trump administration continues to…

Cemeteries May 11, 2025

Collins Springs Cemetery: a small historic cemetery off Atlanta Road

Collins Springs Cemetery (photo by Larry Felton Johnson) [This is an expansion of an article and slideshow we originally published in 2018. We’ve added information and a few photos from…

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More storms likely in Georgia over the next two days

More storms likely in Georgia over the next two days

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Tuesday, May 13, 2025

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

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

Medicaid Payments Barely Keep Hospital Mental Health Units Afloat. Federal Cuts Could Sink Them.

Court fight over 2021 Georgia mass voter eligibility challenges heads to federal court

Donald Trump has reduced tariffs on British metals and cars, but how important is this trade deal? Experts react

Trump’s bid to end birthright citizenship heads to the Supreme Court

From defenders to skeptics: The sharp decline in young Americans’ support for free speech

Kennesaw State researchers earn National Institutes of Health grant to address diabetic eye care via technology

Georgia gasoline prices drop; national EV charging rates rise slightly

Georgia could see severe storms, with a chance of isolated tornados

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Monday, May 12, 2025

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from May 2 to May 8

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

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

More storms likely in Georgia over the next two days

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Tuesday, May 13, 2025

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

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

Medicaid Payments Barely Keep Hospital Mental Health Units Afloat. Federal Cuts Could Sink Them.

Court fight over 2021 Georgia mass voter eligibility challenges heads to federal court

Donald Trump has reduced tariffs on British metals and cars, but how important is this trade deal? Experts react

Trump’s bid to end birthright citizenship heads to the Supreme Court

From defenders to skeptics: The sharp decline in young Americans’ support for free speech

Kennesaw State researchers earn National Institutes of Health grant to address diabetic eye care via technology

Georgia gasoline prices drop; national EV charging rates rise slightly

Georgia could see severe storms, with a chance of isolated tornados

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Monday, May 12, 2025

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from May 2 to May 8

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

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

Georgia GOP U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter enters 2026 Senate race after Kemp bows out

Can Trump strip Harvard of its charitable status? Scholars of nonprofit law and accounting describe the obstacles in his way

Science requires ethical oversight – without federal dollars, society’s health and safety are at risk

Collins Springs Cemetery: a small historic cemetery off Atlanta Road