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Health & Wellness October 21, 2026

States Are Forcing Hospitals To Offer More People Financial Aid. In Oregon, It’s Working.

This article by Melanie Evans, Tradeoffs, first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Oct 21, 2026 Four years ago, Oregon hospitals were under fire from state authorities and…

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Health & Wellness October 21, 2026

New Arrivals in the ER? Georgia Gears Up To Solve Rural Maternal Health Crisis

This article by Briah Lumpkins first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Oct 21, 2026 LAVONIA, Ga. — It had been a decade since Kara Holden last had…

Opinion October 21, 2026

Congressman Collins’ Last Stand In US Senate Battle: The Rural Vote

Photo above: John Tures with Mike Collins By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College An hour southwest of Atlanta, Georgia, Congressman Michael Collins was desperately fighting for…

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Energy October 21, 2026

Georgia utility commission’s balance of power at stake in midterm election

by Emily Jones, WABE/Grist, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] October 20, 2026 This coverage is made possible through a partnership between WABE…

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Crime & Public Safety October 21, 2026

Ballot amendment would pave the way for dedicated funding to upgrade Georgia’s 911 system

by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] October 21, 2026 Georgia is currently in the midst of transforming its 911 system…

International October 21, 2026

What does a Starshield slowdown really mean for Ukraine’s war with Russia?

by Steve Uhlig, Queen Mary University of London, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Reports that SpaceX temporarily restricted its satellite internet service for Ukraine’s armed…

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Government & Politics October 21, 2026

Are partisan politics even changing up our accents? They just might be, y’all

by Valerie M. Fridland, University of Nevada, Reno, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] With the midterms fast approaching, communicating just the right message has been…

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Entertainment October 21, 2026

Horror films exploit how human vision works to deliver movies’ best scares

by Arryn Robbins, University of Richmond, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] This article contains spoilers from popular horror movies and shows. Imagine you’re in the…

Opinion October 21, 2026

Political Cartoon by Clay Jones

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Government & Politics October 21, 2026

Cobb County early voting turnout reaches 95,657

By Mark Woolsey Voters in Cobb County continue to turn out at a rapid clip in the early voting period leading up to electionday Nov. 3 As of early Wednesday,…

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Pets and Pet Adoption October 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 blonde labrador retriever. The following information on this potential family member…

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Pets and Pet Adoption October 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 orange tabby/white domestic short hair. The following information on this potential…

News, Transportation October 21, 2026

Latest Cobb County Road and Lane Closures as of Wednesday Oct. 21

Cobb County road closures Oct. 21, 2026 The following road and lane closures are currently active and listed on the Cobb County DOT website. To expand the map for a…

Weather October 21, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Wednesday, October 21, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, with a high near 75 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a special…

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes October 21, 2026

Cobb County geography quiz: How well do you know the map?

How well do you know Cobb’s place on the map? These five questions explore its terrain, neighboring counties, trails and waterways. Looking up the answers is encouraged. The Cobb County…

News, Weather October 21, 2026

High fire danger expected across much of Georgia Wednesday

Cobb County and most of north and central Georgia face high fire danger Wednesday afternoon into the evening, Oct. 21, according to a special weather statement issued by the National…

Behavioral Health, Health & Wellness October 21, 2026

The Highland Rivers Behavioral Health Governing Board of Directors will meet on October 28

Highland Rivers Behavioral Health distributed the following announcement: The Highland Rivers Behavioral Health Governing Board of Directors will meet on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. at the Cartersville…

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Opinion October 21, 2026

Which Comes First After Election Day, Certification or a Recount?

This is an installment in the League of Women Voters of Georgia’s “How Georgia Votes” series. To read previous installments in the “How Georgia Votes” series, follow this link. By…

International October 20, 2026

As Politicians Argue About China, US Patients Find Cutting-Edge Treatment There

This article by Arthur Allen first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Oct 20, 2026 Until recently, a Manhattanite might venture no more than a few dozen blocks…

Health & Wellness October 20, 2026

Democrats Demand Tougher Standards for Companies Running Medicaid Systems

This article by Samantha Liss and Rachana Pradhan first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Oct 20, 2026 A group of Democratic senators is demanding that the federal…