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Health & Wellness October 8, 2026

‘Medicare for All’ Is Back. Now Comes the Hard Part.

This article by Elisabeth Rosenthal first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Oct 8, 2026 As Americans grow increasingly frustrated with their healthcare system, a proposal that has…

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Government & Politics October 8, 2026

Trump auto-enrolls 10s of millions in child investment accounts

by Ashley Murray, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] October 7, 2026 WASHINGTON — Every child in the United States with a valid…

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Government & Politics October 8, 2026

Woof! Animal welfare advocates want Georgians to know their state lawmaker’s record on pet issues

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] October 8, 2026 The dogs and cats in your life don’t get a vote…

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Health & Wellness October 8, 2026

Your cells keep a record of every workout you’ve ever done – and those gains persist even after a break from exercise

by Diego Hernandez-Saavedra, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and Yi-Heng (Hank) Huang, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Have you ever taken months…

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Government & Politics October 8, 2026

Meet the ‘independent voters’ who will likely decide which party triumphs in the 2026 midterm elections

by Julio Borquez, University of Michigan-Dearborn, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] As midterm elections near, Democrats enjoy advantages in national “generic ballot” polling, suggesting they…

Crime & Public Safety October 8, 2026

Handling of rape allegations at Cornell shows why so many assaults go unreported – victims don’t trust the institutions that are supposed to help them

by Kaitlyn M. Sims, University of Denver; Institute for Humane Studies, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The drinking, drugging and sexual assault culture on American…

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Pets and Pet Adoption October 8, 2026

“My name is Susie. 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 tri-color terrier. The following information on this potential family member is…

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Pets and Pet Adoption October 8, 2026

“I’m a kitty 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 female tabby/calico domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes October 8, 2026

Cobb County Shopping Mall History: Test Your Knowledge

Shopping centers (aka malls) have been an important part of Cobb County’s culture since the post WW2 days, although lately, in the face of changes in American shopping habits, they’ve…

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Community Life, Things to Do October 8, 2026

A few things to do in Cobb County the weekend beginning Friday, Oct. 9

Here is a list of a few things to do in Cobb County this weekend: Friday, October 9 to Sunday, October 11. Be sure to check the information in the…

Weather October 8, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Thursday, October 8, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Thursday, October 8, 2026, with a high near 86 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly cloudy,…

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News, Weather October 8, 2026

National Weather Service warns of possible flooding, strong winds and tornadoes in Cobb and other Georgia counties

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook Thursday morning, October 8, 2026, for much of north and central Georgia, including Cobb County and the Atlanta metropolitan area. The…

Crime & Public Safety October 7, 2026

Mableton selects Anita Allen as first police chief

Mableton has selected Anita Allen as its first police chief as the city prepares to launch its own police department, with full operations targeted for June 1, 2027. The Mableton…

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Pets and Pet Adoption October 7, 2026

“My name is Cookie. 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 female white/black domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…

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Pets and Pet Adoption October 7, 2026

“My name is Braxton, 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 black/brown rottweiler. The following information on this potential family member is…

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Nutrition October 7, 2026

Food Aid Enrollment Tanks After SNAP Rule Changes

This article by Halle Parker, Verite News, first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Oct 7, 2026 After President Donald Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act…

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Health & Wellness October 7, 2026

‘Medicare for All’ Message Attracts Voters Buckling Under Medical Bills

This article by Kate Wells first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Oct 7, 2026 LANSING, Mich. — Christina Starks-Clay doesn’t know how “Medicare for All” would work…

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Energy October 7, 2026

Kemp suspends penalties for on-road dyed diesel after USDA secretary urges states to act

by Cami Koons, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] October 6, 2026 Gov. Brian Kemp announced Tuesday evening that he will suspend penalties…

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Government & Politics October 7, 2026

Bottoms, Jackson face each other for first, and likely only, time in Georgia governor’s race

by Alander Rocha, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] October 7, 2026 Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms and Republican Rick Jackson clashed Tuesday night…

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Science & Technology October 7, 2026

AI can help with academic research but doesn’t always get it right – here are some tips to check the information you receive

by Allison Faix, Coastal Carolina University and Samantha Duncan, Coastal Carolina University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Almost 25% of adults in the United States…