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Economy July 7, 2026

The ‘navalization’ of economic warfare sees trade routes become zones of force rather than rules

by John Calabrese, American University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] With more than 80% of global trade by volume being transported by sea, maritime shipping…

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Economy

The ‘navalization’ of economic warfare sees trade routes become zones of force rather than rules


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Science & Technology

When managing your money, take a chatbot’s ‘confidence’ with a grain of salt


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Puzzles Games and Quizzes

Cobb Government and Civics: a weekly quiz


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Pets and Pet Adoption

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



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Pets and Pet Adoption

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


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Opinion

The Uses, And Tragic Misuses, Of Bear Spray


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Weather

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Tuesday, July 7, 2026


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Education, News

Cobb school board member Becky Sayler creates FAQ about school tax hearings



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News, Weather

High heat, scattered storms to continue in GA for next 5 to 7 days


Opinion

Political Cartoon by Clay Jones


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Health & Wellness

New Medicaid Work Rule Means More Opportunities To Lose Coverage


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Opinion

Georgia can do more to protect health coverage for its youngest residents



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Government & Politics, National Government

A proud history and a cloudy future: Congressional Black Caucus hit by Supreme Court ruling


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Government & Politics

Data center fights pit social values, democracy and capitalism against each other


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Government & Politics

Why Denver stopped treating sidewalk repair as a DIY project – lessons for other cities and homeowners


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Justice

Military voters were at the heart of the Supreme Court’s mail‑in ballot decision



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

Economy July 7, 2026

The ‘navalization’ of economic warfare sees trade routes become zones of force rather than rules

by John Calabrese, American University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] With more than 80% of global trade by volume being transported by sea, maritime shipping…


A diagram of a microchip with the letters "AI" in the center

Science & Technology July 7, 2026

When managing your money, take a chatbot’s ‘confidence’ with a grain of salt

by Pawan Jain, University of Michigan, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Consider the following scenario. Suzy is 63, recently retired, and trying to decide when…


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Puzzles Games and Quizzes July 7, 2026

Cobb Government and Civics: a weekly quiz

We run quizzes nearly every day in the Cobb County Courier. The topics rotate, and cover everything from government to entertainment. This quiz, Cobb Government and Civics, will be a…


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Pets and Pet Adoption July 7, 2026

“My name is Grey. 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 grey tabby domestic short hair. The following information on this potential…


A brown/white hound sitting on a corner with blue leash

Pets and Pet Adoption July 7, 2026

“My name is Cocoa, 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 hound. The following information on this potential family member is…


A can of bear spray with a picture of a bear on the cannister

Opinion July 7, 2026

The Uses, And Tragic Misuses, Of Bear Spray

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College What started as a summer swim ended in tragedy as a woman used bear spray in an argument inside an…


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Weather July 7, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Tuesday, July 7, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, with a high near 91 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…


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Education, News July 7, 2026

Cobb school board member Becky Sayler creates FAQ about school tax hearings

Cobb Post 2 member of the Board of Education, Becky Sayler, posted the following FAQ about the Cobb school tax hearings and the relationship between the tax and the Cobb…


There are three separate images: a silhouette of a person in a storm walking with an umbrella, a thermometer with flames over it, and the Cobb County Courier logo

News, Weather July 7, 2026

High heat, scattered storms to continue in GA for next 5 to 7 days

Isolated thunderstorms capable of producing damaging wind gusts up to 60 mph are possible across north and central Georgia this afternoon and evening, according to the National Weather Service. Hot…


Opinion July 6, 2026

Political Cartoon by Clay Jones


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Health & Wellness July 6, 2026

New Medicaid Work Rule Means More Opportunities To Lose Coverage

This article by Sam Whitehead first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Jul 6, 2026 Too sick to work? You may have to prove it. Next year, Medicaid…


Medical symbolic staff with serpents and wings

Opinion July 6, 2026

Georgia can do more to protect health coverage for its youngest residents

by Dr. Keisha Renee Callins, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] July 6, 2026 “If children are well, then the village is well.”…


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Government & Politics, National Government July 6, 2026

A proud history and a cloudy future: Congressional Black Caucus hit by Supreme Court ruling

by David Lightman, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] July 3, 2026 WASHINGTON — The long, often agonizing struggle for Black political clout…


Server cabinets in a data center

Government & Politics July 6, 2026

Data center fights pit social values, democracy and capitalism against each other

by Lauren Mullenbach, University of Michigan, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Data center projects continue to generate controversy around the country. In part, that’s because…


A sidewalk curving among trees

Government & Politics July 6, 2026

Why Denver stopped treating sidewalk repair as a DIY project – lessons for other cities and homeowners

by Wes Marshall, University of Colorado Denver, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Let’s say you drive over a pothole in front of your house in…


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Justice July 6, 2026

Military voters were at the heart of the Supreme Court’s mail‑in ballot decision

by Jamie Rowen, UMass Amherst, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] In Watson v. RNC, decided June 29, 2026, liberal and conservative Supreme Court justices joined…


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Puzzles Games and Quizzes July 6, 2026

How much do you know about the cities in Cobb County? take Part 2 of our quiz and find out

By Larry Felton Johnson Cities within Cobb County perform a number of the functions of government that fall to county government in the unincorporated areas. But how much do you…


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Fuel Cost, Transportation & Development July 6, 2026

Georgia Gas Prices Fall After Independence Day as Lower Oil Costs Ease Pain at the Pump

Georgia motorists are seeing continued relief at the gas pump following the Independence Day holiday, with the statewide average price for regular gasoline declining as lower crude oil prices and…


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Weather July 6, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Monday, July 6, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts partly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Monday, July 6, 2026, with a high near 89 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…


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Crime & Public Safety, Traffic incidents July 6, 2026

Independence Day Motorcycle Crash Claims Life in Cobb County

By Mark Woolsey An Independence Day accident claimed the life of a Cobb County motorcyclist. Cobb County Police say it happened at around 2:20 p.m  Saturday afternoon on Church Road at Saddlebrook Creek Drive. The…


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