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Health & Wellness February 4, 2026

It’s 2026 and You’re Uninsured. Now What?

This article by Renuka Rayasam first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Renuka Rayasam February 2, 2026 Health policy changes in Washington will ripple through the country, resulting…

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Government & Politics, National Government February 4, 2026

Trump doubles down on calling for the feds to take over state elections

by Jacob Fischler, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] February 3, 2026 President Donald Trump restated a call Tuesday for federal control over…

Georgia State Capitol on mostly sunny day

Government & Politics, State Government February 4, 2026

Georgia librarians could face criminal charges for ‘harmful materials’

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] February 3, 2026 Librarians and education advocates are warning that a bill moving through…

Government & Politics, National Government February 4, 2026

Federal power meets local resistance in Minneapolis – a case study in how federalism staves off authoritarianism

by Nicholas Jacobs, Colby College; Institute for Humane Studies, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] An unusually large majority of Americans agree that the recent scenes…

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Health & Wellness, Nutrition February 4, 2026

Confused by the new dietary guidelines? Focus on these simple, evidence-based shifts to lower your chronic disease risk

by Michael I Goran, University of Southern California, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The Dietary Guidelines for Americans aim to translate the most up-to-date nutrition…

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Psychology February 4, 2026

Not all mindfulness is the same – here’s why it matters for health and happiness

by Ronald S. Green, Coastal Carolina University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Over the past two decades, the concept of mindfulness has become hugely popular…

Pets and Pet Adoption February 4, 2026

“I’m a cat 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 male flame point domestic short hair. The following information on this potential…

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Pets and Pet Adoption February 4, 2026

“My name is Dixie, 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 blonde terrier. The following information on this potential family member is…

Community, Giving Back to the Community February 4, 2026

Caregiving Without Burnout: Free Educational Program in Marietta for Adult Children of Aging Parents

ACAP Cobb & Cherokee submitted the following news release about a free educational program for adult children of aging parents: For many residents in Cobb and Cherokee counties, the “nine-to-five”…

News, Transportation February 4, 2026

Cobb DOT list of road and lane closures as of Wednesday, February 4

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…

Cobb weather February 4: Photo of cloudy skies above a residential street

Weather February 4, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Wednesday, February 4, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, with a high near 53 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly cloudy,…

Government & Politics, Local government February 4, 2026

No Electric Rate Increase for Marietta Power Customers in 2026

Marietta Power announced it will not raise electric rates in 2026, providing continued relief to residential and business customers amid widespread increases by other providers across Georgia. The decision marks…

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Affordable Housing, Real Estate February 4, 2026

Marietta Preserves 208 Affordable Housing Units with Support for Walton Village Renovation

The City of Marietta announced on its website the preservation of 208 affordable multi-family housing units at Walton Village apartments following the city’s endorsement of a successful application for Low-Income…

Music February 3, 2026

2026 Kennesaw Concert Series Brings Legendary Sounds to Depot Park

Photo of Night Ranger courtesy of the City of Kennesaw The City of Kennesaw submitted the following news release about its Kennesaw Concert Series: The City of Kennesaw is turning…

Health & Wellness February 3, 2026

NIH Grant Disruptions Slow Down Breast Cancer Research

This article by Martha Bebinger, WBUR, first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Martha Bebinger, WBUR February 3, 2026 Inside a cancer research laboratory on the campus of…

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

Immigration February 3, 2026

Noem: Body cameras to be deployed to immigration agents, starting in Minneapolis

by Ariana Figueroa, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] February 2, 2026 WASHINGTON — Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced Monday that body…

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Government & Politics, National Government February 3, 2026

Ossoff’s dominance in the U.S. Senate money race continues

by Niles Francis, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] February 3, 2026 Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff is entering 2026 with a huge…

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International February 3, 2026

Russia’s drone pipeline: How Iran helps Moscow produce an ever-evolving unmanned fleet

by Amy McAuliffe, University of Notre Dame, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] With Russian ground troops bogged down in a grinding war of attrition, Moscow…

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

International February 3, 2026

US military action in Iran risks igniting a regional and global nuclear cascade

by Farah N. Jan, University of Pennsylvania, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The United States is seemingly moving toward a potential strike on Iran. On…

International February 3, 2026

Denmark’s generous child care and parental leave policies erase 80% of the ‘motherhood penalty’ for working moms

by Alexandra Killewald, University of Michigan, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] For many women in the U.S. and around the world, motherhood comes with career…

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It’s 2026 and You’re Uninsured. Now What?

It’s 2026 and You’re Uninsured. Now What?

Trump doubles down on calling for the feds to take over state elections

Georgia librarians could face criminal charges for ‘harmful materials’

Federal power meets local resistance in Minneapolis – a case study in how federalism staves off authoritarianism

Confused by the new dietary guidelines? Focus on these simple, evidence-based shifts to lower your chronic disease risk

Not all mindfulness is the same – here’s why it matters for health and happiness

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

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

Caregiving Without Burnout: Free Educational Program in Marietta for Adult Children of Aging Parents

Cobb DOT list of road and lane closures as of Wednesday, February 4

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Wednesday, February 4, 2026

No Electric Rate Increase for Marietta Power Customers in 2026

Marietta Preserves 208 Affordable Housing Units with Support for Walton Village Renovation

2026 Kennesaw Concert Series Brings Legendary Sounds to Depot Park

NIH Grant Disruptions Slow Down Breast Cancer Research

Noem: Body cameras to be deployed to immigration agents, starting in Minneapolis

It’s 2026 and You’re Uninsured. Now What?

Trump doubles down on calling for the feds to take over state elections

Georgia librarians could face criminal charges for ‘harmful materials’

Federal power meets local resistance in Minneapolis – a case study in how federalism staves off authoritarianism

Confused by the new dietary guidelines? Focus on these simple, evidence-based shifts to lower your chronic disease risk

Not all mindfulness is the same – here’s why it matters for health and happiness

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

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

Caregiving Without Burnout: Free Educational Program in Marietta for Adult Children of Aging Parents

Cobb DOT list of road and lane closures as of Wednesday, February 4

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Wednesday, February 4, 2026

No Electric Rate Increase for Marietta Power Customers in 2026

Marietta Preserves 208 Affordable Housing Units with Support for Walton Village Renovation

2026 Kennesaw Concert Series Brings Legendary Sounds to Depot Park

NIH Grant Disruptions Slow Down Breast Cancer Research

Noem: Body cameras to be deployed to immigration agents, starting in Minneapolis

Ossoff’s dominance in the U.S. Senate money race continues

Russia’s drone pipeline: How Iran helps Moscow produce an ever-evolving unmanned fleet

US military action in Iran risks igniting a regional and global nuclear cascade

Denmark’s generous child care and parental leave policies erase 80% of the ‘motherhood penalty’ for working moms