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Food & Drink June 11, 2026

Butter or margarine? A food scientist describes their subtle chemical deviations and how they can affect your baked goods

by Rosemary Trout, Drexel University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] My mother loves butter. It is the primary fat I ate growing up. She smeared…

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Cooking utensils: a bowl, a wisk, a spatula and a roller

Food & Drink

Butter or margarine? A food scientist describes their subtle chemical deviations and how they can affect your baked goods


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Government & Politics, National Government

How money exchanges between House members shape the balance of power in Congress


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.

Health & Wellness

How cuts to CDC are dismantling its capacity to protect Americans’ health


The words "Quiz Time" in large cartoon font

Puzzles Games and Quizzes

How much do you know about Lockheed Martin’s Marietta plant? take the quiz and find out



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News, Weather

Thunderstorm Chances Continue Across North and Central Georgia


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News, Transportation

Current Cobb DOT road work as of Thursday, June 11


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 June 12 to Sunday, June 14


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Business & Economy, Local Business

Cobb Chamber to Present KSU Economist Roger Tutterow at July Marquee Monday



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

Weather

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Thursday, June 11, 2026


Pets and Pet Adoption

“I’m a kitty in need of a permanent loving home!”


A white/black hound puppy held by someone

Pets and Pet Adoption

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


A black cat loafed on the top of a metal table

Pets and Pet Adoption

“I’m a kitty in need of a permanent loving home!”



A blonde American pit bull terrier sitting on a grass, leashed

Pets and Pet Adoption

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


Medical symbolic staff with serpents and wings

Health & Wellness

Anguished Parents. Doctors in Tears. Utah’s Long Measles Outbreak Takes a Toll.


Economy

Projected Social Security benefits cliff creeps up to 2032


Color drawing of the south side of the White House

Government & Politics

Why the director of national intelligence needs more than political loyalty to do the job



Cooking utensils: a bowl, a wisk, a spatula and a roller

Food & Drink June 11, 2026

Butter or margarine? A food scientist describes their subtle chemical deviations and how they can affect your baked goods

by Rosemary Trout, Drexel University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] My mother loves butter. It is the primary fat I ate growing up. She smeared…


A line drawing of the US Congress building

Government & Politics, National Government June 11, 2026

How money exchanges between House members shape the balance of power in Congress

by Mayank Kejriwal, University of Southern California, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] When Americans think about campaign finance, they usually picture wealthy donors, political action…


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.

Health & Wellness June 11, 2026

How cuts to CDC are dismantling its capacity to protect Americans’ health

by Candice Johnson, Michigan State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Since the Trump administration took office in January 2025, the workforce at the Centers…


The words "Quiz Time" in large cartoon font

Puzzles Games and Quizzes June 11, 2026

How much do you know about Lockheed Martin’s Marietta plant? take the quiz and find out

By Larry Felton Johnson Lockheed Martin is not only a major employer in Cobb County, it’s also America’s largest defense contractor. The quiz below (with links to where you can…


Cartoon drawing of lightning

News, Weather June 11, 2026

Thunderstorm Chances Continue Across North and Central Georgia

Thunderstorm chances continue across North and Central Georgia today, with isolated to widely scattered storms expected this afternoon. While widespread severe weather is not anticipated, the National Weather Service says…


roadwork equipment

News, Transportation June 11, 2026

Current Cobb DOT road work as of Thursday, June 11

The following road and lane closures are currently active and listed on the Cobb County DOT website. To expand the map for a particular roadway, click on the legend to…


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

Community, Things to Do June 11, 2026

Things to do this weekend in Cobb County: Friday June 12 to Sunday, June 14

Here is a list of a few things to do in Cobb County this weekend: Friday, June 12, 2026 to Sunday, June 14, 2026. Be sure to check the information…


Three gears, the largest one with a dollar sign in the middle

Business & Economy, Local Business June 11, 2026

Cobb Chamber to Present KSU Economist Roger Tutterow at July Marquee Monday

The Cobb Chamber’s Marquee Monday event series will continue July 13 with an economic outlook presentation from Dr. Roger Tutterow, by a well-known Georgia economist, who will offer business leaders…


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

Weather June 11, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Thursday, June 11, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Thursday, June 11, 2026, with a high near 91 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…


Pets and Pet Adoption June 11, 2026

“I’m a kitty in need of a permanent loving home!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a male tri-color domestic medium hair. The following information on this potential family…


A white/black hound puppy held by someone

Pets and Pet Adoption June 11, 2026

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

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


A black cat loafed on the top of a metal table

Pets and Pet Adoption June 10, 2026

“I’m a kitty in need of a permanent loving home!”

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


A blonde American pit bull terrier sitting on a grass, leashed

Pets and Pet Adoption June 10, 2026

“My name is Dio, 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 blonde American pit bull terrier. The following information on this potential…


Medical symbolic staff with serpents and wings

Health & Wellness June 10, 2026

Anguished Parents. Doctors in Tears. Utah’s Long Measles Outbreak Takes a Toll.

This article by Amy Maxmen first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Jun 10, 2026 SALT LAKE CITY — Ben Dowse hadn’t expected to treat measles when he…


Economy June 10, 2026

Projected Social Security benefits cliff creeps up to 2032

by Jennifer Shutt, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] June 9, 2026 WASHINGTON — Congress must act to shore up Social Security during…


Color drawing of the south side of the White House

Government & Politics June 10, 2026

Why the director of national intelligence needs more than political loyalty to do the job

by Gregory F. Treverton, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] President Donald Trump’s choice for acting director of…


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Economy June 10, 2026

Home insurance and the unraveling of Florida communities

by Zac Taylor, Delft University of Technology, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] While visiting family in St. Petersburg, Florida, in November 2024, I found myself…


Three gears, the largest one with a dollar sign in the middle

Economy June 10, 2026

The Social Security trust fund will run dry in 2032 – what that means for retirees and workers who hope to retire

by John W. Diamond, Rice University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Every year, the panel overseeing the trust fund for Social Security and Medicare publishes…


A line drawing of an antique car, with a Cobb County Courier logo alongside it

History June 10, 2026

A high school student comments on Cobb County’s roads: in 1899

by Larry Felton Johnson [This is an evergreen article that we occasionally expand and republish as we discover more information on the topic] In the March 2, 1899 issue of…


Smyrna June 10, 2026

The Rise and Fall (and rise) of the Belmont Hills shopping center in Smyrna

By Larry Felton Johnson [This is an expansion and republication of an evergreen article we first published in July of 2017, when the Courier’s web traffic was about a tenth…


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