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Government & Politics May 23, 2026

Why We Have Runoff Elections, And Whether They Help Or Hurt Parties

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Georgia has just concluded its primary election, and braces itself for the runoff races. There will be no shortage of…

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Government & Politics

Why We Have Runoff Elections, And Whether They Help Or Hurt Parties


Cobb weather May 23: Photo of cloudy skies above a residential street

Weather

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, May 23, 2026


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News, Weather

Severe Thunderstorm Risk Continues Across North and Central Georgia


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Health & Wellness

ICE Arrests Are Separating Families. Here’s How To Plan Ahead.



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Justice

US House GOP attacks proposals to expand Supreme Court and counter conservative majority


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Government & Politics

Take two: These Democratic, Republican statewide races are headed to June runoffs


The comedy and drama mask behind curtains

Government & Politics, National Government

5 reasons Stephen Colbert is one of the most important satirists in American history


A gold set of the scales of justice

Justice

Special courts helps veterans stay out of jail ‑ but staffing losses at VA and cuts to government programs are threatening their work



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Government & Politics, National Government

Where will money for the ‘Anti‑Weaponization Fund’ come from? This man has been warning of Judgment Fund abuse for years


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Pets and Pet Adoption

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


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Pets and Pet Adoption

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


Cobb weather May 23: Photo of cloudy skies above a residential street

Weather

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Friday, May 22, 2026



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Smyrna

1911 — when Smyrna had more chickens than people


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

Government & Politics, Local government

Cobb County Chairwoman Discusses Economy and Housing Needs in State of County Address


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Crime & Public Safety

Redirecting income taxes can benefit the Smyrna Police Department


Health & Wellness

Kids Keep Getting Stuck in Hospitals, Even After Being Cleared for Discharge



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Government & Politics May 23, 2026

Why We Have Runoff Elections, And Whether They Help Or Hurt Parties

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Georgia has just concluded its primary election, and braces itself for the runoff races. There will be no shortage of…


Cobb weather May 23: Photo of cloudy skies above a residential street

Weather May 23, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, May 23, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts showers and thunderstorms here in Cobb County on Saturday, May 23, 2026, with a high near 80 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…


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News, Weather May 23, 2026

Severe Thunderstorm Risk Continues Across North and Central Georgia

A hazardous weather outlook is in effect for north and central Georgia through Friday, with scattered to numerous thunderstorms expected and a risk of damaging wind gusts, frequent lightning and…


The word "immigration" wrapped around the upper part of a world globe while walking people are on the lower part

Health & Wellness May 22, 2026

ICE Arrests Are Separating Families. Here’s How To Plan Ahead.

This article by Jazmin Orozco Rodriguez first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. May 21, 2026 Depression. Post-traumatic stress disorder. Developmental delays. The trauma of family separation can…


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Justice May 22, 2026

US House GOP attacks proposals to expand Supreme Court and counter conservative majority

by Jonathan Shorman, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] May 21, 2026 U.S. House Republicans on Thursday denounced expanding the Supreme Court, an…


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Government & Politics May 22, 2026

Take two: These Democratic, Republican statewide races are headed to June runoffs

by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] May 22, 2026 Tuesday’s election has come and gone, but the race isn’t over…


The comedy and drama mask behind curtains

Government & Politics, National Government May 22, 2026

5 reasons Stephen Colbert is one of the most important satirists in American history

by Sophia A. McClennen, Penn State, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Stephen Colbert’s final episode as host of “The Late Show” on May 21, 2026,…


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Justice May 22, 2026

Special courts helps veterans stay out of jail ‑ but staffing losses at VA and cuts to government programs are threatening their work

by Jamie Rowen, UMass Amherst, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Memorial Day is an apt time to reflect on the long-term consequences of war. Among…


Color drawing of the south side of the White House

Government & Politics, National Government May 22, 2026

Where will money for the ‘Anti‑Weaponization Fund’ come from? This man has been warning of Judgment Fund abuse for years

by Paul Figley, American University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The creation of an “Anti-Weaponization Fund” at the Department of Justice may have shocked a…


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Pets and Pet Adoption May 22, 2026

“My name is Blonco. 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 cream domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…


A brown/white American pit bull terrier sitting, looking at the camera

Pets and Pet Adoption May 22, 2026

“My name is Bandit, 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 brown/white American pit bull terrier. The following information on this potential…


Cobb weather May 23: Photo of cloudy skies above a residential street

Weather May 22, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Friday, May 22, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Friday, May 22, 2026, with a high near 82 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…


A cartoon drawing of a rooster, two hens, two chicks, and a hatchling along with a drawing of a chicken coop.

Smyrna May 22, 2026

1911 — when Smyrna had more chickens than people

[This is an evergreen article that we periodically edit, expand and republish, about the history of Cobb County and its cities. This one is about the thriving poultry industry that…


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

Government & Politics, Local government May 22, 2026

Cobb County Chairwoman Discusses Economy and Housing Needs in State of County Address

By Mark Woolsey Cobb County Board of Commissioners Chairwoman Lisa Cupid discussed economic  success, advances in social and human service programs and the need for affordable housing at the annual…


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Crime & Public Safety May 22, 2026

Redirecting income taxes can benefit the Smyrna Police Department

Submitted by the Smyrna Public Safety Foundation: Smyrna taxpayers can now send some of their tax dollars to support the Smyrna Public Safety Foundation via the LESS Crime Act tax…


Health & Wellness May 22, 2026

Kids Keep Getting Stuck in Hospitals, Even After Being Cleared for Discharge

Photo above: The hospital bed of a teenager who had to remain there for days after he was cleared for discharge while the grown-ups in his life lined up a…


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News, Weather May 22, 2026

Strong Storms Possible Across Metro Atlanta Friday as Scattered Thunderstorms Expected

Cobb County Could See Heavy Rain and Damaging Winds Scattered thunderstorms capable of producing strong wind gusts, frequent lightning, heavy rainfall and localized flash flooding are expected across much of…


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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…


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…


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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…


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