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Pets and Pet Adoption May 21, 2026

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

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

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A black labrador retriever with mouth open

Pets and Pet Adoption

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


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Pets and Pet Adoption

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


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Government & Politics

Georgia voters pick likely future congresswoman, send other hopefuls to runoffs


Georgia Power sign at Plant McDonough-Atkinson in Cobb County accompanying article about restory power

Government & Politics, State Government

Georgia Public Service Commission race will be settled by June runoff



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History

The ‘warrior ethos’ promises victory — history says it leads to defeat


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Justice

When a president settles his own lawsuit to create a fund for allies, fundamental questions about justice arise


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International

The war in Iran – again – points to the strategic shortcomings of assassination as policy of foreign affairs


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 May 22 to Sunday, May 24



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Community Life, Libraries

Cobb County Public Library Invites the Community to “Unearth a Story” During the 2026 Summer Reading Program


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Puzzles Games and Quizzes

How much do you know about Cobb transportation and roadways?: Take the quiz and find out


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Community, Giving Back to the Community

Free Summer Food Service for Children at Cobb County Libraries


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Education, News

Kennesaw State advancing its research impact as new member of Georgia Research Alliance



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News, Weather

Scattered Thunderstorms Expected Across North and Central Georgia Thursday


Cobb weather May 21: Photo of cloudy skies above a residential street

Weather

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Thursday, May 21, 2026


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Government & Politics, Local government

Rundown of primary results for Cobb County seats


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Health & Wellness

Efforts To Understand the Nation’s Drugged Driving Problem Stall Under Trump



A black labrador retriever with mouth open

Pets and Pet Adoption May 21, 2026

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

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


A grey tabby cat held by someone

Pets and Pet Adoption May 21, 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 grey tabby domestic short hair. The following information on this potential…


sign with American flag stating "Vote Here"

Government & Politics May 21, 2026

Georgia voters pick likely future congresswoman, send other hopefuls to runoffs

by Ross Williams and Alander Rocha, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] May 20, 2026 Georgia’s congressional delegation is about to look very…


Georgia Power sign at Plant McDonough-Atkinson in Cobb County accompanying article about restory power

Government & Politics, State Government May 21, 2026

Georgia Public Service Commission race will be settled by June runoff

by Alander Rocha, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] May 21, 2026 The field of candidates to fill an open seat on the…


Drawing of an unfolding world map showing all continents except Antarctica

History May 21, 2026

The ‘warrior ethos’ promises victory — history says it leads to defeat

by John Broich, Case Western Reserve University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] At Marine Corps Base Quantico in September 2025, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth promised…


A gold set of the scales of justice

Justice May 21, 2026

When a president settles his own lawsuit to create a fund for allies, fundamental questions about justice arise

by Austin Sarat, Amherst College, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Thomas Hobbes took a very dim view of rebels and insurrectionists. He believed that insurrectionists…


Outline of the map of Iran with an Irani flag superimposed on it

International May 21, 2026

The war in Iran – again – points to the strategic shortcomings of assassination as policy of foreign affairs

by Brian O’Neill, Georgia Institute of Technology, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The coordinated U.S.-Israeli strikes at the outset of the war in Iran killed…


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

Community, Things to Do May 21, 2026

Things to do this weekend in Cobb County: Friday May 22 to Sunday, May 24

Here is a list of a few things to do in Cobb County this weekend: Friday, May 22, 2026 to Sunday, May 24, 2026. Be sure to check the information…


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Community Life, Libraries May 21, 2026

Cobb County Public Library Invites the Community to “Unearth a Story” During the 2026 Summer Reading Program

The Cobb County Public Library and the Cobb Library Foundation distributed the following announcement about the 2026 Summer Reading Program: Cobb County Public Library, in partnership with the Cobb Library…


The words "Quiz Time" in large cartoon font

Puzzles Games and Quizzes May 21, 2026

How much do you know about Cobb transportation and roadways?: Take the quiz and find out

It seems like road work and lane closures never cease in Cobb County. But how much do you know about Cobb’s transportation infrastructure and roadways? Take the 10-question quiz below…


Six children playing with a basketball

Community, Giving Back to the Community May 21, 2026

Free Summer Food Service for Children at Cobb County Libraries

Cobb County Public Library distributed the following announcement of its participation in Happy Helpings: Breakfast and lunch meals will be served to children free of charge weekdays in June and…


KSU bus

Education, News May 21, 2026

Kennesaw State advancing its research impact as new member of Georgia Research Alliance

[This article first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] Kennesaw State University is expanding its commitment to conducting research that accelerates innovation and economic growth across…


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News, Weather May 21, 2026

Scattered Thunderstorms Expected Across North and Central Georgia Thursday

A hazardous weather outlook is in effect for north and central Georgia today, with scattered thunderstorms likely this afternoon along and north of I-85. Gusty winds, heavy rain, frequent lightning…


Cobb weather May 21: Photo of cloudy skies above a residential street

Weather May 21, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Thursday, May 21, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts showers and thunderstorms here in Cobb County on Thursday, May 21, 2026, with a high near 83 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…


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Government & Politics, Local government May 20, 2026

Rundown of primary results for Cobb County seats

By Mark Woolsey One Cobb commissioner is  virtual shoo-in to keep her job while another advances to face a general election opponent. Incumbent District 1 GOP Commissioner Keli Gambrill easily…


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 May 20, 2026

Efforts To Understand the Nation’s Drugged Driving Problem Stall Under Trump

This article by Jace DiCola first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. May 19, 2026 GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. — Two state transportation workers were replacing a sign on…


A gold set of the scales of justice

Justice May 20, 2026

Bethel, Warren hang on to Georgia Supreme Court seats

by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] May 20, 2026 Two Republican-appointed Georgia Supreme Court justices managed to fend off a…


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Government & Politics, National Government May 20, 2026

Georgia U.S. Senate race continues on with Collins, Dooley runoff on GOP side

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] May 20, 2026 JACKSON, Ga. – Georgia’s U.S. Senate primary race is headed to…


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Sports May 20, 2026

Formula 1 racing shows the hard part of reaching net‑zero carbon emissions isn’t the engineering

by Caitlin Grady, George Washington University and Sachi Nandurkar, George Washington University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Formula 1 auto racing is one of the…


Sequohay’s writing system used a syllabary, not an alphabet. Henry Inman/National Portrait Gallery via Wikimedia Commons

Community May 20, 2026

The Cherokee Bible, one of the language’s first books, is a window between worldviews

by Margaret Bender, Wake Forest University and Tom Belt, Western Carolina University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] If you wanted to learn the Cherokee language…


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