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

Immigration June 2, 2026

Festering Infections to Untreated Cancer: ICE Detainees Describe Medical Neglect Across US

This article by Rae Ellen Bichell, Claire Galofaro, Maia Rosenfeld, Renuka Rayasam, Aaron Kessler, and Byron Tau, The Associated Press, first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Jun…

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

Immigration

Festering Infections to Untreated Cancer: ICE Detainees Describe Medical Neglect Across US


Color drawing of the south side of the White House

Government & Politics, National Government

Trump’s $1.77 billion ‘slush fund’ may be on the way out after GOP objections


Government & Politics, State Government

Georgia Democrats hope unity ticket can propel them to victory in November


The words "Quiz Time" in large cartoon font

Puzzles Games and Quizzes

How much do you know about Cobb’s Cumberland area? Take the quiz and find out!



Color drawing of the south side of the White House

Disability

Getting disability benefits got harder after the Social Security Administration’s staff was slashed and program rules were changed by Trump


Drawing of houses and water with hurricanes winds

Environment

Hurricane season is here: Federal flood insurance carries 2 moral hazards – which you face depends largely on how wealthy you are


a drawing of a newspaper

Media

TMZ descends on Washington in a test of whether tabloid tactics can serve the public interest


Crime & Public Safety

Cobb/Mableton police services agreement stalls over what court handles misdemeanor cases



The words "Quiz Time" in large cartoon font

Puzzles Games and Quizzes

How much do you know about the City of Marietta? Take the quiz and find out!


Arts & Culture

Gateway Marietta CID to Host Community Art Event Celebrating Soccer and World Cup Spirit


Tom Rowland in coat and dress shirt without tie stands in front of the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre where he has been appointed managing director

Arts & Culture, Theatre

Tom Rowland Named Managing Director of Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre


A calico/white kitten held by someone

Pets and Pet Adoption

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



A white/black Siberian Husky held by someone

Pets and Pet Adoption

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


Cobb County Police Department Crime Scene Unit vehicle parked in a marked space

Crime & Public Safety

Man charged with concealing death at closed Cobb Kroger


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 Tuesday, June 2, 2026


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News, Weather

Scattered Storms Expected Across Metro Atlanta Tuesday June 2



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

Immigration June 2, 2026

Festering Infections to Untreated Cancer: ICE Detainees Describe Medical Neglect Across US

This article by Rae Ellen Bichell, Claire Galofaro, Maia Rosenfeld, Renuka Rayasam, Aaron Kessler, and Byron Tau, The Associated Press, first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Jun…


Color drawing of the south side of the White House

Government & Politics, National Government June 2, 2026

Trump’s $1.77 billion ‘slush fund’ may be on the way out after GOP objections

by Ashley Murray, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] June 1, 2026 WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s nearly $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund appeared…


Government & Politics, State Government June 2, 2026

Georgia Democrats hope unity ticket can propel them to victory in November

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] June 2, 2026 U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff and former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms…


The words "Quiz Time" in large cartoon font

Puzzles Games and Quizzes June 2, 2026

How much do you know about Cobb’s Cumberland area? Take the quiz and find out!

The Cumberland area is arguably the most economically dynamic area of Cobb County, home to Truist Park, Cumberland Mall, and the Cobb Convention Center – Atlanta (formerly the Galleria Centre)….


Color drawing of the south side of the White House

Disability June 2, 2026

Getting disability benefits got harder after the Social Security Administration’s staff was slashed and program rules were changed by Trump

by Katie Savin, California State University, Sacramento; Callie Freitag, University of Wisconsin-Madison, and Matthew Borus, Binghamton University, State University of New York, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished…


Drawing of houses and water with hurricanes winds

Environment June 2, 2026

Hurricane season is here: Federal flood insurance carries 2 moral hazards – which you face depends largely on how wealthy you are

by Ivis García, Texas A&M University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Anyone who has been through a flood or hurricane knows the scene: waterlogged furniture…


a drawing of a newspaper

Media June 2, 2026

TMZ descends on Washington in a test of whether tabloid tactics can serve the public interest

by Angelica Kalika, University of Colorado Boulder, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Headlines on sex, drugs, sports and divorce always attract eyeballs. In fact, the…


Crime & Public Safety June 2, 2026

Cobb/Mableton police services agreement stalls over what court handles misdemeanor cases

By Larry Felton Johnson This is a breaking story, we will provide further information as it becomes available. The Intergovernmental Agreement between Cobb County and the City of Mableton over…


The words "Quiz Time" in large cartoon font

Puzzles Games and Quizzes June 2, 2026

How much do you know about the City of Marietta? Take the quiz and find out!

How much do you know about the City of Marietta? We announce the quizzes in the Cobb County Courier newsletter. If you like the newsletter based on the preview link…


Arts & Culture June 2, 2026

Gateway Marietta CID to Host Community Art Event Celebrating Soccer and World Cup Spirit

The Gateway Marietta Community Improvement District, in partnership with the City of Marietta, announced on the city’s website that it will host a community art event Thursday, June 4 that…


Tom Rowland in coat and dress shirt without tie stands in front of the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre where he has been appointed managing director

Arts & Culture, Theatre June 2, 2026

Tom Rowland Named Managing Director of Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre

Information provided in a press release from the Cobb-Marietta Coliseum & Exhibit Hall Authority: The Cobb-Marietta Coliseum & Exhibit Hall Authority announced the promotion of longtime executive Tom Rowland to…


A calico/white kitten held by someone

Pets and Pet Adoption June 2, 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 female calico/white domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…


A white/black Siberian Husky held by someone

Pets and Pet Adoption June 2, 2026

“My name is Honey, 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 female white/black Siberian husky. The following information on this potential family member…


Cobb County Police Department Crime Scene Unit vehicle parked in a marked space

Crime & Public Safety June 2, 2026

Man charged with concealing death at closed Cobb Kroger

By Mark Woolsey Charges have been filed in the case of a body found in a closed-down former supermarket in Southeast Cobb. [The Cobb County Courier has a policy of…


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

Weather June 2, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Tuesday, June 2, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts partly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, with a high near 79 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…


Cartoon-like drawing of two thunderclouds and three lightning bolts, gray and yellow on a light orange background

News, Weather June 2, 2026

Scattered Storms Expected Across Metro Atlanta Tuesday June 2

Scattered thunderstorms are expected across north and central Georgia, including Cobb and the rest of metro Atlanta, this afternoon and tonight, bringing the potential for gusty winds, frequent lightning, heavy…


Medical symbolic staff with serpents and wings

Health & Wellness June 1, 2026

Baffling. Frustrating. Frightening. What It’s Like To Be Sued Over Medical Debt.

This article by Katy Golvala, Jenna Carlesso, and Noam N. Levey first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Jun 1, 2026 When Christine Wood received a $12,000 bill…


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

Energy June 1, 2026

Commission approves Georgia Power fuel rate decrease

by Emily Jones, WABE/Grist, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] May 29, 2026 This coverage is made possible through a partnership between WABE…


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

Government & Politics, National Government June 1, 2026

Georgia GOP hopefuls running for the U.S. Senate spar over immigration, ethics investigation

by Alander Rocha, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] May 31, 2026 The two candidates competing for the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate…


Three gears, the largest one with a dollar sign in the middle

Economy June 1, 2026

A rare bipartisan housing victory faces a bigger problem – Americans still can’t afford housing

by Kirk McClure, University of Kansas and Alex Schwartz, The New School, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The U.S. House of Representatives has passed what…


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