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Government & Politics September 4, 2026

Lawmakers consider how to protect voting access for people with disabilities, non-English speakers

by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] September 3, 2026 Accessibility advocates are urging state leaders to prioritize access for voters…

Government & Politics September 4, 2026

Election experts see few legal options for Trump to meddle with polling places

by Jennifer Shutt, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] September 3, 2026 WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said earlier this year he’d “do…

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Science & Technology September 4, 2026

The importance of teaching students what AI can’t do

by Billy J. Stratton, University of Denver, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] It’s disconcerting to envision human thought becoming redundant or deemed inferior due to…

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Government & Politics September 4, 2026

How students at Colorado State helped teach their community to stop talking past each other and manage complex problems

by Martin Carcasson, Colorado State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] On a Thursday evening in Fort Collins, Colorado, community members gathered around tables to…

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Health & Wellness September 4, 2026

‘Mad honey’ that can stop your heart is now being sold online worldwide

by Prayan Pokharel, University of Hohenheim, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] A few months ago, a friend of mine told me that his father-in-law had…

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Pets and Pet Adoption September 4, 2026

“My name is Vince, 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…

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Pets and Pet Adoption September 4, 2026

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

Opinion September 4, 2026

Political Cartoon by Clay Jones

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes September 4, 2026

How much do you know about nonprofits in Cobb County (Part 1)? take the quiz and find out

By Larry Felton Johnson Cobb County has a vibrant network of charitable and nonprofit organizations to serve those in need, from food distribution, to housing support, to counseling and mental…

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Community Life September 4, 2026

Holidays events at The Battery Atlanta presented by Wellstar

Holidays at The Battery Atlanta presented by Wellstar brings festive entertainment, family-friendly traditions and milestone celebrations to Cobb County The Battery Atlanta distributed the following announcement of its upcoming holiday season events: The Battery Atlanta is…

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Community, Giving Back to the Community September 4, 2026

31 nonprofits selected for 2026 Match Magic as community campaign enters fourth year

Record 70 applicants reflect growing demand for a program that builds fundraising capacity while bringing Cobb together to give Thirty-one nonprofit organizations have been selected to participate in Cobb Community…

Weather September 4, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Friday, September 4, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Friday, September 4, 2026, with a high near 95 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…

Health & Wellness September 4, 2026

ACAP Cobb & Cherokee to Host Program on Georgia Medicaid Programs and Benefits

Free educational session helps family caregivers navigate Medicaid eligibility and services for aging parents. Adult Children of Aging Parents (ACAP) Cobb & Cherokee distributed the following press release about an…

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News, Weather September 4, 2026

Heat Index Above 100 Expected Across North and Central Georgia Friday

Heat index values above 100 degrees and scattered thunderstorms could bring hazardous weather to north and central Georgia on Friday, with some storms capable of gusty winds, frequent lightning and…

Hurt or in pain? Skip the ER wait and bill

SPONSORED CONTENT This article is sponsored by OSI (Orthopedic Sports Injury Clinic). It was produced on behalf of the sponsor and does not represent independent reporting by the Cobb County…

Government & Politics September 3, 2026

Why the rushed Postal Service plan for mail-in voting has states in a panic

by Jacob Fischler, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] September 2, 2026 President Donald Trump’s executive order placing new restrictions on mail-in voting…

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Opinion September 3, 2026

Bookman: Secrecy and tax breaks pave the way for surge of unpopular data center proposals in Georgia

by Jay Bookman, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] September 3, 2026 This year, Georgia taxpayers will spend an estimated $2.4 billion in…

Crime & Public Safety September 3, 2026

In Colorado and elsewhere, sexual assault peaks on campuses at the beginning of the school year – here’s what students should know

by Kaitlyn M. Sims, University of Denver; Institute for Humane Studies, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] With the start of the new fall semester, students…

Media September 3, 2026

Stars and Stripes shows how government‑funded journalism can work – if it’s free to report the truth

by Cindy Elmore, East Carolina University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] As local and national news outlets continue to disappear across the U.S., I’d always…

Government & Politics September 3, 2026

From the Freedom Caucus to the democratic socialists, small groups inside parties can wreak havoc with leaders’ agenda in Congress

by SoRelle Wyckoff Gaynor, University of Virginia and Charlie Hunt, Boise State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The Democratic Party’s coalition headed into the…