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Color drawing of flames engulfing a forest representing high fire danger

News, Weather April 23, 2026

State of emergency, burn bans issued in response to south Georgia wildfires 

by Alander Rocha, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] April 22, 2026 After the Georgia Forestry Commission issued its first ever mandatory burn…

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Color drawing of flames engulfing a forest representing high fire danger

News, Weather

State of emergency, burn bans issued in response to south Georgia wildfires 


Line drawing of U.S. Capitol dome

Government & Politics, National Government

Scott’s rivals take a break from politics after the longtime congressman’s death upends the election


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

Sports

Sorry, Tampa Bay, mixed‑use districts don’t reverse the dismal economics of sports venues


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Economy

What we lose when artificial intelligence does our shopping



SCOTUS building drawing

Justice

If Justice Alito resigns before the midterms, a Trump nominee to the Supreme Court is likely to sail through confirmation


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Uncategorized

Early Morning Fire Hits Kennesaw Apartment Complex


Cobb County Police Department Crime Scene Unit vehicle

Crime & Public Safety

GBI investigating the fatal shooting of suspect in Cobb County


Headshot of Marietta City Manager Bill Bruton Jr

Government & Politics, Local government

Marietta City Manager Bill Bruton Jr. Named Among Nation’s 250 Public Service Champions



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Pets and Pet Adoption

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


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Pets and Pet Adoption

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


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

Community, Things to Do

Things to do this weekend in Cobb County: Friday April 24 to Sunday, April 26


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Weather

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Thursday, April 23, 2026



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News, Transportation

Cobb DOT list of active road and lane closures as of Thursday, April 23


Color drawing of flames engulfing a forest representing high fire danger

News, Weather

Fire Danger Statement Issued for North and Central Georgia


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Environment, Weather & Environment

Code Orange Air Quality Alert Issued for Atlanta Due to Ozone and Wildfire Smoke


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Health & Wellness

They’re in Remission, but Their Medical Bills Aren’t: Cancer Survivors Navigate Soaring Costs



Color drawing of flames engulfing a forest representing high fire danger

News, Weather April 23, 2026

State of emergency, burn bans issued in response to south Georgia wildfires 

by Alander Rocha, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] April 22, 2026 After the Georgia Forestry Commission issued its first ever mandatory burn…


Line drawing of U.S. Capitol dome

Government & Politics, National Government April 23, 2026

Scott’s rivals take a break from politics after the longtime congressman’s death upends the election

by Alander Rocha and Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] April 23, 2026 Georgia Congressman David Scott’s death has upended next…


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

Sports April 23, 2026

Sorry, Tampa Bay, mixed‑use districts don’t reverse the dismal economics of sports venues

by J.C. Bradbury, Kennesaw State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] When the Atlanta Braves opened Truist Park in 2017, Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob…


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

Economy April 23, 2026

What we lose when artificial intelligence does our shopping

by Mark Bartholomew, University at Buffalo and Samuel Becher, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Americans spend a…


SCOTUS building drawing

Justice April 23, 2026

If Justice Alito resigns before the midterms, a Trump nominee to the Supreme Court is likely to sail through confirmation

by Paul M. Collins Jr., UMass Amherst, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Washington is buzzing with the possibility that President Donald Trump might name one…


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Uncategorized April 23, 2026

Early Morning Fire Hits Kennesaw Apartment Complex

By Mark Woolsey Fire heavily damaged a building at a Kennesaw apartment complex early Wednesday, but all residents were able to get out. The department says arriving fire crews found…


Cobb County Police Department Crime Scene Unit vehicle

Crime & Public Safety April 23, 2026

GBI investigating the fatal shooting of suspect in Cobb County

By Mark Woolsey Georgia Bureau of Investigation officials are investigating an officer-involved shooting in Cobb County in which the suspect was ultimately killed (follow this link to read the GBI…


Headshot of Marietta City Manager Bill Bruton Jr

Government & Politics, Local government April 23, 2026

Marietta City Manager Bill Bruton Jr. Named Among Nation’s 250 Public Service Champions

Marietta City Manager Bill Bruton Jr. has been selected as one of 250 public service professionals nationwide in the 250 Champions Initiative, a recognition honoring excellence and impact in local…


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Pets and Pet Adoption April 23, 2026

“My name is Lewis, 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 tabby domestic medium hair. The following information on this potential family…


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Pets and Pet Adoption April 23, 2026

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

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a female white/black hound. The following information on this potential family member is…


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

Community, Things to Do April 23, 2026

Things to do this weekend in Cobb County: Friday April 24 to Sunday, April 26

Here is a list of a few things to do in Cobb County this weekend: Friday, April 24, 2026 to Sunday, April 26, 2026. Friday, April 24 The Beauty Project:…


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Weather April 23, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Thursday, April 23, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Thursday, April 23, 2026, with a high near 84 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…


roadwork equipment

News, Transportation April 23, 2026

Cobb DOT list of active road and lane closures as of Thursday, April 23

The following road and lane closures are currently active and listed on the Cobb County DOT website. To expand the map for a particular roadway, click on the legend to…


Color drawing of flames engulfing a forest representing high fire danger

News, Weather April 23, 2026

Fire Danger Statement Issued for North and Central Georgia

A Fire Danger Statement and wildfire smoke are impacting north and central Georgia today, with hazardous fire weather conditions expected to persist into Friday and scattered thunderstorms possible through early…


An analog dial gauge labeled "Air Quality Index" with the arrow pointed to Orange which is numbered 100 to 150

Environment, Weather & Environment April 23, 2026

Code Orange Air Quality Alert Issued for Atlanta Due to Ozone and Wildfire Smoke

A Code Orange Air Quality Alert is in effect for metro Atlanta on Thursday, April 23, as elevated ozone levels combine with smoke from regional wildfires to create potentially unhealthy…


Medical symbolic staff with serpents and wings

Health & Wellness April 22, 2026

They’re in Remission, but Their Medical Bills Aren’t: Cancer Survivors Navigate Soaring Costs

This article by Renuka Rayasam first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Apr 22, 2026 Nearly four years after doctors declared Marielle Santos McLeod free of colon cancer,…


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

Economy April 22, 2026

Fed chair nominee says he will be independent of Trump, though Dems see a ‘sock puppet’

by Ashley Murray, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] April 21, 2026 WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Federal Reserve,…


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Health & Wellness April 22, 2026

Georgia Democrats decry steep drop in ACA enrollment  

by Alander Rocha and Jill Nolin, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] April 21, 2026 When congressional Republicans allowed pandemic-era enhanced health insurance…


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

Justice April 22, 2026

US government ramps up mass surveillance with help of AI tech, data brokers – and your apps and devices

by Anne Toomey McKenna, Penn State, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] On a Saturday morning, you head to the hardware store. Your neighbors’ Ring cameras…


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International April 22, 2026

Why the US military is stuck using $1 million missiles against Iran’s $20,000 drones

by Aaron Brynildson, University of Mississippi, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] It may sound hard to believe, but the almost trillion-dollar U.S. military is struggling…


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