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Environment February 13, 2026

Trump’s EPA decides climate change doesn’t endanger public health – the evidence says otherwise

by Jonathan Levy, Boston University; Howard Frumkin, University of Washington; Jonathan Patz, University of Wisconsin-Madison, and Vijay Limaye, University of Wisconsin-Madison, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with…

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Environment

Trump’s EPA decides climate change doesn’t endanger public health – the evidence says otherwise


Medical symbolic staff with serpents and wings

Health & Wellness

FDA rejects Moderna’s mRNA flu vaccine application – for reasons with no basis in the law


silhouette of a drone, facing the front

Government & Politics, National Government

Counter-drone technologies are evolving – but there’s no surefire way to defend against drone attacks


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

Health & Wellness

Cobb & Douglas Public Health Honored with Budget Presentation Award for FY2026



Group photo of Keep Smyrna Beautiful volunteers with bags of litter picked up

Community, Giving Back to the Community

Document shredding, tree planting and garden tour upcoming with Keep Smyrna Beautiful


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Elections, Government & Politics

Cobb County Elections Seeks Community Partners to Host Polling Locations


Color drawing of flames engulfing a forest representing high fire danger

News, Weather

It’s Friday the 13th, and Georgia is under a high fire danger alert


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Weather

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Friday, February 13, 2026



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Health & Wellness

Louisville Found PFAS in Drinking Water. The Trump Administration Wouldn’t Require Any Action.


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Government & Politics, National Government

US House approves bill mandating proof of citizenship for voting in federal elections


A gold set of the scales of justice

Opinion

Bookman: FBI raid in Fulton County plainly orchestrated by 2020 election deniers


A gold set of the scales of justice

Justice

Trump administration losing credibility with judges and grand juries – a former federal judge explains why this is ‘remarkable and unprecedented’



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Psychology

More than a feeling – thinking about love as a virtue can change how we respond to hate


Opinion

Political Cartoon by Clay Jones


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Psychology

Hesitation is costly in sports but essential to life – neuroscientists identified its brain circuitry


A calico cat sitting on a white cloth inside a cage

Pets and Pet Adoption

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



drawing of oil drilling and processing machinery

Environment February 13, 2026

Trump’s EPA decides climate change doesn’t endanger public health – the evidence says otherwise

by Jonathan Levy, Boston University; Howard Frumkin, University of Washington; Jonathan Patz, University of Wisconsin-Madison, and Vijay Limaye, University of Wisconsin-Madison, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with…


Medical symbolic staff with serpents and wings

Health & Wellness February 13, 2026

FDA rejects Moderna’s mRNA flu vaccine application – for reasons with no basis in the law

by Ana Santos Rutschman, Villanova University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The Food and Drug Administration has refused to review an application from the biotech…


silhouette of a drone, facing the front

Government & Politics, National Government February 13, 2026

Counter-drone technologies are evolving – but there’s no surefire way to defend against drone attacks

by Jamey Jacob, Oklahoma State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] When the Federal Aviation Administration closed the airport in El Paso, Texas, and the…


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

Health & Wellness February 13, 2026

Cobb & Douglas Public Health Honored with Budget Presentation Award for FY2026

Cobb & Douglas Public Health distributed the following announcement: Cobb & Douglas Public Health (CDPH) has received the Government Finance Officers Association’s (GFOA) Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its FY2026…


Group photo of Keep Smyrna Beautiful volunteers with bags of litter picked up

Community, Giving Back to the Community February 13, 2026

Document shredding, tree planting and garden tour upcoming with Keep Smyrna Beautiful

Keep Smyrna Beautiful provided the following updates on its activities: Arbor Day Tree Planting Keep Smyrna Beautiful will host a ceremonial tree planting to celebrate Arbor Day on Friday, February 20, 2026, from noon to 12:30pm…


sign with American flag stating "Vote Here"

Elections, Government & Politics February 13, 2026

Cobb County Elections Seeks Community Partners to Host Polling Locations

Cobb County government distributed the following announcement about its need for community partners to host polling locations: Cobb County Elections & Registration is seeking community partners to help serve voters…


Color drawing of flames engulfing a forest representing high fire danger

News, Weather February 13, 2026

It’s Friday the 13th, and Georgia is under a high fire danger alert

Dry conditions and low humidity have prompted a fire danger statement across north and central Georgia today, with officials warning that wildfires could spread rapidly. Looking ahead, a strong weekend…


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

Weather February 13, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Friday, February 13, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Friday, February 13, 2026, with a high near 60 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…


Medical symbolic staff with serpents and wings

Health & Wellness February 12, 2026

Louisville Found PFAS in Drinking Water. The Trump Administration Wouldn’t Require Any Action.

This article by Morgan Watkins, Louisville Public Media, first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Morgan Watkins, Louisville Public Media February 12, 2026 Every day, the Ohio River…


Line drawing of U.S. Capitol dome

Government & Politics, National Government February 12, 2026

US House approves bill mandating proof of citizenship for voting in federal elections

by Ashley Murray, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] February 11, 2026 WASHINGTON — The U.S. House passed legislation Wednesday that would require…


A gold set of the scales of justice

Opinion February 12, 2026

Bookman: FBI raid in Fulton County plainly orchestrated by 2020 election deniers

by Jay Bookman, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] February 12, 2026 The moment that FBI agents showed up with a search warrant…


A gold set of the scales of justice

Justice February 12, 2026

Trump administration losing credibility with judges and grand juries – a former federal judge explains why this is ‘remarkable and unprecedented’

by John E. Jones III, Dickinson College, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The word “unprecedented” is getting a workout after a grand jury in Washington…


A drawing of a red origami heart

Psychology February 12, 2026

More than a feeling – thinking about love as a virtue can change how we respond to hate

by Tucker J. Gregor, University of Iowa, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Love and hate seem like obvious opposites. Love, whether romantic or otherwise, involves…


Opinion February 12, 2026

Political Cartoon by Clay Jones


outline of a human head with drawing of brain visible

Psychology February 12, 2026

Hesitation is costly in sports but essential to life – neuroscientists identified its brain circuitry

by Eric Yttri, Carnegie Mellon University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] At the Winter Olympics, skiers, bobsledders, speedskaters and many other athletes all have to…


A calico cat sitting on a white cloth inside a cage

Pets and Pet Adoption February 12, 2026

“My name is Liana. 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 calico domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…


A merle Catahoula leopard dog with a colorful scarf

Pets and Pet Adoption February 12, 2026

“My name is Marci, 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 merle Catahoula leopard dog. The following information on this potential family…


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Opinion February 12, 2026

Bad Romance: Next Generation Online Dating Scams Target Older Generations

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College As we approach Valentine’s Day, it’s important to note that more than ten million Americans may find themselves targeted by…


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Community, Giving Back to the Community February 12, 2026

March gala to support Smyrna Public Safety Foundation 

The Smyrna Public Safety Foundation submitted the following news release about its fundraiser gala: Tickets are now on sale for a dinner fundraiser benefiting Smyrna first responders through the Smyrna Public…


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Community, Things to Do February 12, 2026

Things to do this weekend in Cobb County: Friday February 13 to Sunday, February 15

Here is a list of a few things to do in Cobb County this weekend: Friday, January 23 to Sunday, January 25. 🎭 Arts, and Theatre • Giselle – Ballet…


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