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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 August 12, 2026

Anti-abortion groups urge attorney general to halt mailing of abortion pills

by Kelcie Moseley-Morris, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] August 11, 2026 A group of leading anti-abortion organizations sent a letter to newly…

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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

Anti-abortion groups urge attorney general to halt mailing of abortion pills


The outline of a Georgia map with the GOP red white and blue elephant in the center

Government & Politics, State Government

GOP candidates outraise Democrats so far in most — but not all — of Georgia’s statewide contests


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Environment

Green roofs can help cool cities in the summer heat, but building them is only the first step – many don’t survive


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Curious Kids

How do computers talk with voices that sound like people?



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Health & Wellness

Cyclospora spreads through human waste – so how did it get on food?


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News, Transportation

Where is road work going on in Cobb County this week?


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Puzzles Games and Quizzes

How much do you know about the Town Center Community? Part 2


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Pets and Pet Adoption

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



A white/brown tabby cat inside a cage, looking sad

Pets and Pet Adoption

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


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 Wednesday, August 12, 2026


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News, Weather

Georgia Faces Risk of Severe Thunderstorms Wednesday


sign with American flag stating "Vote Here"

Government & Politics

Registering to Vote in Georgia: Everything You Need to Know



A black/white cat sitting on a metal table

Pets and Pet Adoption

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


A tri-color Australian shepherd looking happy with a blue leash

Pets and Pet Adoption

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


Medical symbolic staff with serpents and wings

Health & Wellness

A Federal Policy Is Complicating How Organizations Battle the Opioid Crisis


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

Trump urges shift in childhood vaccine recommendations, calls for splitting up MMR vaccine



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 August 12, 2026

Anti-abortion groups urge attorney general to halt mailing of abortion pills

by Kelcie Moseley-Morris, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] August 11, 2026 A group of leading anti-abortion organizations sent a letter to newly…


The outline of a Georgia map with the GOP red white and blue elephant in the center

Government & Politics, State Government August 12, 2026

GOP candidates outraise Democrats so far in most — but not all — of Georgia’s statewide contests

by Maya Homan and Alander Rocha, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] August 12, 2026 With less than three months until the November…


Drawing of a building with a green roof

Environment August 12, 2026

Green roofs can help cool cities in the summer heat, but building them is only the first step – many don’t survive

by Taylor Wishart, University of Tennessee, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] As summer temperatures soar across the United States and Europe, cities are being forced…


A line drawing of a computer

Curious Kids August 12, 2026

How do computers talk with voices that sound like people?

by Tam Nguyen, University of Dayton, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a…


graphic of lab equipment including beakers, microscope and test tubes

Health & Wellness August 12, 2026

Cyclospora spreads through human waste – so how did it get on food?

by Joan Rose, Michigan State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The nationwide cyclospora outbreak is very likely a result of sewage contamination in the…


roadwork equipment

News, Transportation August 12, 2026

Where is road work going on in Cobb County this week?

Cobb County road closures August 12, 2026 The following road and lane closures are currently active and listed on the Cobb County DOT website. To expand the map for a…


The words "Quiz Time" in large cartoon font

Puzzles Games and Quizzes August 12, 2026

How much do you know about the Town Center Community? Part 2

The Town Center area of Cobb County is a major cultural and economic engine, including a university, an airport, a multi-use trail, and several major highways. The quiz below (with…


A black/tan shepherd looking angry, looking angry

Pets and Pet Adoption August 12, 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 male black/tan shepherd. The following information on this potential family member is…


A white/brown tabby cat inside a cage, looking sad

Pets and Pet Adoption August 12, 2026

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

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


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

Weather August 12, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Wednesday, August 12, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, with a high near 91 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…


Photo of a thunderstorm with a large bolt of lightning

News, Weather August 12, 2026

Georgia Faces Risk of Severe Thunderstorms Wednesday

Isolated to scattered thunderstorms could bring severe weather to north and central Georgia Wednesday afternoon and evening, with strong gusty winds, small hail, frequent lightning and heavy rainfall among the…


sign with American flag stating "Vote Here"

Government & Politics August 12, 2026

Registering to Vote in Georgia: Everything You Need to Know

Second in the League of Women Voters of Georgia’s “How Georgia Votes” series MARIETTA, GA, August 10, 2026 — Every Georgia election begins the same way, with a voter registration…


A black/white cat sitting on a metal table

Pets and Pet Adoption August 12, 2026

“My name is Muffin. 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 female black/white domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…


A tri-color Australian shepherd looking happy with a blue leash

Pets and Pet Adoption August 12, 2026

“My name is Cooper, 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 tri-color Australian shepherd. The following information on this potential family member…


Medical symbolic staff with serpents and wings

Health & Wellness August 11, 2026

A Federal Policy Is Complicating How Organizations Battle the Opioid Crisis

This article by Scott Maucione, WYPR, first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Aug 11, 2026 Last year, Baltimore had three mass overdose incidents in the span of…


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 August 11, 2026

Trump urges shift in childhood vaccine recommendations, calls for splitting up MMR vaccine

by Shauneen Miranda, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] August 10, 2026 WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Monday signed a sweeping executive order…


sign with American flag stating "Vote Here"

Government & Politics, State Government August 11, 2026

Four dozen Black Georgia lawmakers press Collins on alleged ‘white nationalist’ ties

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] August 11, 2026 More than 50 Black Georgia lawmakers have signed onto a statement…


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Crime & Public Safety August 11, 2026

Criminal gangs have diversified across Latin America, making them more resilient – but not untouchable

by Robert Muggah, Instituto Igarapé; Princeton University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Latin America’s most powerful criminal groups have expanded beyond the drug trade –…


The rear of a car with the license plate highlighted

Science & Technology August 11, 2026

New tech adds phone tracking to license plate readers, associating devices with identifiable cars

by Nicole M. Bennett, Indiana University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Imagine that you share a ride to work with the same colleague most mornings….


A gold set of the scales of justice

Government & Politics August 11, 2026

How state constitutions became the battleground for American rights and liberties – on both the left and right

by Quinn Yeargain, Michigan State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Beyond picking governors, state legislators, local officials and representatives to serve in Congress, voters…


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