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Government & Politics June 8, 2026

As America approaches its 250th anniversary, The Federalist remains an indispensable guide to understanding the constitutional system and the nation’s enduring independence

by Jordan Cash, Michigan State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] More people are talking about the Declaration of Independence now than they likely have…

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Government & Politics

As America approaches its 250th anniversary, The Federalist remains an indispensable guide to understanding the constitutional system and the nation’s enduring independence


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Science & Technology

5 ways data centers endanger their local communities and the country as a whole


A tan/white American pit bull terrier looking outside the window

Pets and Pet Adoption

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


An orange tabby cat loafed inside a cage

Pets and Pet Adoption

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



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Puzzles Games and Quizzes

How much do you know about sports facilities in Cobb County? Take The Quiz and Find Out


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Fuel Cost, Transportation & Development

Georgia Gas Prices Stabilize After Recent Declines as Summer Travel Season Begins


Cobb weather June 8: Photo of cloudy skies above a residential street

Weather

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Monday, June 8, 2026


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Opinion

Are Georgia Senate Primaries Worth The Runoff?



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News, Weather

Flood Watch Remains in Effect Across Metro Atlanta and North Georgia


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Food Safety

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from May 29 to June 4


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Puzzles Games and Quizzes

How much do you know about the fire departments in Cobb County? Take The Quiz and Find Out


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News, Weather

Thunderstorm chances return to Georgia Sunday with heavy rain potential



Cobb weather June 8: Photo of cloudy skies above a residential street

Weather

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Sunday, June 7, 2026


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Crime & Public Safety

Cobb police shoot and kill man after chase on Windy Hill Road


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Business & Economy, Local Business

Cobb County Issues 46 New Business Licenses During First Week of June


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Arts & Culture

Kris Delaney appointed Marietta Arts Council’s new part-time Executive Director



A document on scrolls

Government & Politics June 8, 2026

As America approaches its 250th anniversary, The Federalist remains an indispensable guide to understanding the constitutional system and the nation’s enduring independence

by Jordan Cash, Michigan State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] More people are talking about the Declaration of Independence now than they likely have…


Drawing of a woman working in bank of servers in data center

Science & Technology June 8, 2026

5 ways data centers endanger their local communities and the country as a whole

by Neha Gour, George Mason University; Ed Maibach, George Mason University, and Luis Ortiz, George Mason University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Every internet search,…


A tan/white American pit bull terrier looking outside the window

Pets and Pet Adoption June 8, 2026

“My name is Stella, 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 tan/white American pit bull terrier. The following information on this potential…


An orange tabby cat loafed inside a cage

Pets and Pet Adoption June 8, 2026

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


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Puzzles Games and Quizzes June 8, 2026

How much do you know about sports facilities in Cobb County? Take The Quiz and Find Out

Cobb County is home to a number of sports-related facilities, and it isn’t just limited to the big obvious one in the Cumberland area. Below is a quiz to see…


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Fuel Cost, Transportation & Development June 8, 2026

Georgia Gas Prices Stabilize After Recent Declines as Summer Travel Season Begins

Georgia gas prices have leveled off after several weeks of declines, as drivers head into the summer travel season facing higher fuel costs than a month ago and continued economic…


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Weather June 8, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Monday, June 8, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts showers and thunderstorms here in Cobb County on Monday, June 8, 2026, with a high near 80 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…


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Opinion June 8, 2026

Are Georgia Senate Primaries Worth The Runoff?

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College In my last column, I examined the role of the runoff in Georgia gubernatorial races. What lessons can we learn…


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News, Weather June 8, 2026

Flood Watch Remains in Effect Across Metro Atlanta and North Georgia

A Flood Watch remains in effect for parts of North and West Georgia, including Metro Atlanta, as heavy rainfall today could lead to isolated flash flooding in low-lying and urban…


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Food Safety June 7, 2026

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from May 29 to June 4

The following are scores for the past week for restaurants, school cafeterias, hotels, and other food service facilities in Cobb County from the Georgia Department of Public Health. For more…


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Puzzles Games and Quizzes June 7, 2026

How much do you know about the fire departments in Cobb County? Take The Quiz and Find Out

Fire departments are a critical component of public safety. Before the development of modern professional fire departments, it was not uncommon for whole towns or cities to be destroyed by…


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News, Weather June 7, 2026

Thunderstorm chances return to Georgia Sunday with heavy rain potential

Thunderstorm chances return to parts of north and central Georgia today, with isolated storms expected this afternoon and evening across portions of North and West Georgia. While widespread severe weather…


Cobb weather June 8: Photo of cloudy skies above a residential street

Weather June 7, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Sunday, June 7, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Sunday, June 7, 2026, with a high near 82 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…


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Crime & Public Safety June 7, 2026

Cobb police shoot and kill man after chase on Windy Hill Road

By Mark Woolsey Cobb police shot and killed a man who fled a traffic stop and then crashed his car Friday night. Police say it began with police trying to…


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Business & Economy, Local Business June 6, 2026

Cobb County Issues 46 New Business Licenses During First Week of June

Cobb County issued 46 new business licenses during the week ending June 7, 2026, reflecting a broad mix of service providers, food businesses, health-related enterprises, contractors, consultants, and home-based ventures….


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Arts & Culture June 6, 2026

Kris Delaney appointed Marietta Arts Council’s new part-time Executive Director

The Marietta Arts Council distributed the following announcement: The Marietta Arts Council (MAC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Kris Delaney as its new part-time Executive Director, effective June…


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Sports June 6, 2026

Battery Atlanta to Host Free World Cup Viewing on Plaza Green

The Battery Atlanta distributed the following schedule for its World Cup viewing events at the Plaza Green: This summer, The Battery Atlanta™ will be a free viewing venue for FIFA…


Sports June 6, 2026

Wide selection of World Cup-related events in Cobb County

The Lou Hammond Groups distributed the following list of some of the World Cup-related events in Cobb County: Soccer world record attempt at Village Green Park in Smyrna — June 6The…


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Weather June 6, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, June 6, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Saturday, June 6, 2026, with a high near 88 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly…


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News, Transportation June 6, 2026

This week’s schedule of lane closures for the ongoing $1.2 billion I-285 and I-20 West Interchange project in Cobb and Fulton

The Georgia Department of Transportation released the following updated schedule of lane closures for I-285 and I-20 for the estimated $1.2 billion I-285/I-20 West Interchange project. This week’s updated schedule…


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