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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 June 25, 2026

The military traded its flu vaccine mandate for ‘medical freedom’ – an outbreak quickly followed

by Katrine L. Wallace, University of Illinois Chicago, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Amid a worsening flu outbreak at Lackland Air Force Base in San…

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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

The military traded its flu vaccine mandate for ‘medical freedom’ – an outbreak quickly followed


Map of Cuba in Cuban flag colors

International

US Supreme Court opens the courthouse door to lawsuits tied to Cuba’s property seizures 6 decades after the fact


Outline of the map of Iran with an Irani flag superimposed on it

International

The danger of US‑Iran ceasefire agreement is what it leaves out


A fawn brindle/white retriever sitting with head held up

Pets and Pet Adoption

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



An orange tabby/white cat loafed on a table

Pets and Pet Adoption

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


An abstract image of trees with "250" over it

Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community

Marietta Brought Cake to America’s 250th Birthday Party


Mableton Mayor Michael Owens and Program Coordinator Kennedy Camp at the stakeholders at the Mayor's Summer Nutrition & Family Empowerment Initiative kickoff

Community Life, Food Security

Mayor launches Mableton initiative to combat childhood hunger during summer break


Sign in front of Cobb & Douglas Public Health on County Services Parkway in article about Cobb & Douglas Public Health hiring

Health & Wellness

Cobb & Douglas Health Foundation Awarded Honda Contribution to Advance Child Passenger Safety



Cobb County government building sign, a vertical rectangular sign with the words "Board of Commissioners," "County Clerk," "County Manager," "County Office," "Employment," and a wheelchair entrance icon

Government & Politics, Local government

Cobb County voters to weigh in on SPLOST Nov. 3


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Puzzles Games and Quizzes

How much do you know about Cobb County’s SPLOST (Part 1)? take the quiz and find out


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 Thursday, June 25, 2026


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

National Weather Service warns of storms and dangerous heat across Georgia



Medical symbolic staff with serpents and wings

Health & Wellness

A Ban Won’t Stop Abortion Pill Access, Telehealth Providers Say


Georgia State Capitol on mostly sunny day

Government & Politics, State Government

Ballot QR code bill headed to governor after Georgia lawmakers scale back hand-counting requirement


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Government & Politics, National Government

Bipartisan affordable housing bill heads to Trump’s desk


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

Immigration

From Belfast to Washington, a familiar script of the ‘dangerous migrant’ has emerged



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 June 25, 2026

The military traded its flu vaccine mandate for ‘medical freedom’ – an outbreak quickly followed

by Katrine L. Wallace, University of Illinois Chicago, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Amid a worsening flu outbreak at Lackland Air Force Base in San…


Map of Cuba in Cuban flag colors

International June 25, 2026

US Supreme Court opens the courthouse door to lawsuits tied to Cuba’s property seizures 6 decades after the fact

by Manuel A. Gómez, Florida International University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Cuba’s economy is collapsing, and its government assets in the United States remain…


Outline of the map of Iran with an Irani flag superimposed on it

International June 25, 2026

The danger of US‑Iran ceasefire agreement is what it leaves out

by Monica Duffy Toft, Tufts University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The latest U.S. military conflict with Iran appears to be over. Washington declared success….


A fawn brindle/white retriever sitting with head held up

Pets and Pet Adoption June 25, 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 fawn brindle/white retriever. The following information on this potential family member…


An orange tabby/white cat loafed on a table

Pets and Pet Adoption June 25, 2026

“My name is Cheese, 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 orange tabby/white domestic short hair. The following information on this potential…


An abstract image of trees with "250" over it

Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community June 25, 2026

Marietta Brought Cake to America’s 250th Birthday Party

Image above by Brian Benefield [This is the latest installment of “Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community” by Brian Benefield. Photo above by Brian Benefield]  If cities could blow out birthday…


Mableton Mayor Michael Owens and Program Coordinator Kennedy Camp at the stakeholders at the Mayor's Summer Nutrition & Family Empowerment Initiative kickoff

Community Life, Food Security June 25, 2026

Mayor launches Mableton initiative to combat childhood hunger during summer break

Photo above: Mayor Michael Owens and Kennedy Camp  Mableton Mayor Michael Owens announced in a press release that he has launched a citywide initiative aimed at ensuring every child in…


Sign in front of Cobb & Douglas Public Health on County Services Parkway in article about Cobb & Douglas Public Health hiring

Health & Wellness June 25, 2026

Cobb & Douglas Health Foundation Awarded Honda Contribution to Advance Child Passenger Safety

The following news release was distributed by Cobb & Douglas Public Health:  The Cobb & Douglas Health Foundation has received a $40,000 contribution from Honda to strengthen child passenger safety efforts in Cobb and…


Cobb County government building sign, a vertical rectangular sign with the words "Board of Commissioners," "County Clerk," "County Manager," "County Office," "Employment," and a wheelchair entrance icon

Government & Politics, Local government June 25, 2026

Cobb County voters to weigh in on SPLOST Nov. 3

By Mark Woolsey Cobb County voters will weigh in Nov. 3 on whether to extend the county’s Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax. (SPLOST). To take a quiz on how…


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Puzzles Games and Quizzes June 25, 2026

How much do you know about Cobb County’s SPLOST (Part 1)? take the quiz and find out

By Larry Felton Johnson Voters in Cobb County will have a new SPLOST on the ballot. Here’s a quiz that focuses on the existing, 2022 SPLOST. The answer key to…


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

Weather June 25, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Thursday, June 25, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Thursday, June 25, 2026, with a high near 88 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…


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 June 25, 2026

National Weather Service warns of storms and dangerous heat across Georgia

Scattered thunderstorms capable of producing gusty winds, frequent lightning, and heavy rainfall are expected across parts of central Georgia this afternoon and again Friday, according to the National Weather Service….


Medical symbolic staff with serpents and wings

Health & Wellness June 24, 2026

A Ban Won’t Stop Abortion Pill Access, Telehealth Providers Say

This article by Kate Wells first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Jun 24, 2026 Angel Foster had a backup plan. It was the first weekend in May….


Georgia State Capitol on mostly sunny day

Government & Politics, State Government June 24, 2026

Ballot QR code bill headed to governor after Georgia lawmakers scale back hand-counting requirement

by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] June 23, 2026 Georgia lawmakers dialed back a controversial change that would have mandated…


An icon with houses and a dollar sign

Government & Politics, National Government June 24, 2026

Bipartisan affordable housing bill heads to Trump’s desk

by Jacob Fischler, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] June 23, 2026 The U.S. House cleared a bipartisan housing policy overhaul Tuesday, aiming…


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

Immigration June 24, 2026

From Belfast to Washington, a familiar script of the ‘dangerous migrant’ has emerged

by Donathan L. Brown, Northeastern University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] It tends to start with a violent assault. Then video documentation of the incident…


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Psychology June 24, 2026

The hidden burnout crisis facing social media marketers

by Kelley Cours Anderson, College of Charleston; Ashley Hass, University of Portland, and Breanne A. Mertz, University of Tampa, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] It’s…


SCOTUS building drawing

Justice June 24, 2026

How the US Supreme Court decides its cases – a step‑by‑step guide

by Paul M. Collins Jr., UMass Amherst, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Each June, the nation turns its attention to the U.S. Supreme Court as…


The words "Quiz Time" in large cartoon font

Puzzles Games and Quizzes June 24, 2026

How much do you know about the City of Mableton (Part 1)? take the quiz and find out

By Larry Felton Johnson Mableton is the newest city in Cobb County. But how much do you know about it? Like a few other quiz topics there are enough potential…


Singer Songwriter Joe South and his wife Jan Tant (photo by Larry Felton Johnson)

History June 24, 2026

Joe South and his grave site on Veterans Memorial Highway in Mableton

[This is a lightly edited repeat of an article we published in 2018 and republished last fall. Since our web traffic has increased substantially in the intervening years I thought…


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