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Health & Wellness December 16, 2025

One Big Beautiful Bill Act Complicates State Health Care Affordability Efforts

This article by Bernard J. Wolfson first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Bernard J. Wolfson December 16, 2025 As Congress debates whether to extend the temporary federal…

Medical symbolic staff with serpents and wings

Health & Wellness December 16, 2025

Fight over Georgia’s Medicaid contracts nears the end, as foster parents plead for reversal

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] December 13, 2025 The battle over who should oversee Georgia’s Medicaid program could be…

Government & Politics December 16, 2025

Trump administration’s immigrant detention policy broadly rejected by federal judges

by Cassandra Burke Robertson, Case Western Reserve University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] In federal courtrooms across America, a pattern has emerged in cases in…

Drawing of houses and water with hurricanes winds

Weather & Environment December 16, 2025

2025’s extreme weather had the jet stream’s fingerprints all over it, from flash floods to hurricanes

by Shuang-Ye Wu, University of Dayton, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The summer of 2025 brought unprecedented flash flooding across the U.S., with the central…

Crime & Public Safety December 16, 2025

Epstein’s victims deserve more attention than his ‘client list’

by Stephanie A. (Sam) Martin, Boise State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The Jeffrey Epstein story has slipped in and out of the headlines…

photo from the Vision Rehabilitation Service (VRS)

Community, Giving Back to the Community December 16, 2025

Report with photos from Vision Rehabilitation Services Christmas party

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about the Vision Rehabilitation Service (VRS) Vision Rehabilitation Service (VRS) is an accredited organization dedicated to helping blind and visually…

Candy-cane exhibit from West Ridge Hope for Christmas event

Community, Giving Back to the Community December 16, 2025

West Ridge Church’s annual Hope For Christmas event

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about West Ridge Church‘s annual Hope For Christmas event: West Ridge Church in Dallas, GA hosted their annual Hope For…

New business licenses article posted each week with an image of Three people gathered around a wall-board with various business and industry symbols including gears and charts

Business & Economy, Local Business December 16, 2025

Cobb-based LOUD Security Expands Operations Through Acquisitions, New Headquarters

According to a company press release, Cobb-based LOUD Security Systems, a regional provider of low-voltage and commercial life-safety solutions, reported significant growth in 2025, citing six acquisitions, expanded service offerings,…

Food & Dining, Lifestyle December 16, 2025

Texas favorite Whataburger plants flag in East Cobb

By Mark Woolsey It’s another entry in what you could call “the invasion of the burger joints.” Whataburger has thrown open the doors of another of its well-known orange and…

Sign for the Cobb County Adult Detention Center facility

News, Public Safety December 16, 2025

Detainee dies in Cobb County jail

By Mark Woolsey The Cobb County Sheriff’s Office says a 57-yeare-old male detainee died while in custody Dec. 14 at the Cobb County Adult Detention Center. The Medical Examiner’s Office…

Detail of Cobb County Police Department STEP Unit vehicle in article about fatal accident on I-75

News, Public Safety December 16, 2025

Cobb police investigate fatal motorcycle crash in Acworth

By Mark Woolsey Cobb County police are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash in Acworth as well as another serious wreck over the weekend. Authorities say the first happened at about…

A brown/white American pit bull terrier with a blue leash

Pets and Pet Adoption December 16, 2025

“My name is Blitz. 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 male brown/white American pit bull terrier. The following information on this potential…

A grey tabby/white kitten held by someone

Pets and Pet Adoption December 16, 2025

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

Weather December 16, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Tuesday, December 16, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, with a high near 53 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…

Education, News December 15, 2025

Court battle continues over expulsion for Cobb student who warned friend of shooting threat

By Rebecca Gaunt The Cobb County School District is pursuing the expulsion of a middle school student who used his school-issued device to warn a friend about a shooting threat,…

Health & Wellness December 15, 2025

FDA Panelists Questioned Antidepressants in Pregnancy. But Doctors Call Them a Lifeline.

This article by Lisa Rab first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Lisa Rab December 15, 2025 If you are pregnant or a new mother who is struggling…

Government & Politics December 15, 2025

US House GOP preps health care bill for vote before new year

by Jennifer Shutt, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] December 12, 2025 WASHINGTON — U.S. House Republicans released a health care bill Friday…

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Environment December 15, 2025

New industry standards and tech advances make pre-owned electronics a viable holiday gift option

by Suvrat Dhanorkar, Georgia Institute of Technology, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Electronic gifts are very popular, and in recent years, retailers have been offering…

The reverse side of a U.S. quarter with an eagle

Government & Politics December 15, 2025

Trump administration replaces America 250 quarters honoring abolition and women’s suffrage with Mayflower and Gettysburg designs

by Seth T. Kannarr, University of Tennessee, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The culture wars have arrived at the U.S. Mint. Commemorative coins aimed at…

Science & Technology December 15, 2025

Data centers need electricity fast, but utilities need years to build power plants – who should pay?

by Theodore J. Kury, University of Florida, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The amount of electricity data centers use in the U.S. in the coming…

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One Big Beautiful Bill Act Complicates State Health Care Affordability Efforts

One Big Beautiful Bill Act Complicates State Health Care Affordability Efforts

Fight over Georgia’s Medicaid contracts nears the end, as foster parents plead for reversal

Trump administration’s immigrant detention policy broadly rejected by federal judges

2025’s extreme weather had the jet stream’s fingerprints all over it, from flash floods to hurricanes

Epstein’s victims deserve more attention than his ‘client list’

Report with photos from Vision Rehabilitation Services Christmas party

West Ridge Church’s annual Hope For Christmas event

Cobb-based LOUD Security Expands Operations Through Acquisitions, New Headquarters

Texas favorite Whataburger plants flag in East Cobb

Detainee dies in Cobb County jail

Cobb police investigate fatal motorcycle crash in Acworth

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

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

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Tuesday, December 16, 2025

Court battle continues over expulsion for Cobb student who warned friend of shooting threat

FDA Panelists Questioned Antidepressants in Pregnancy. But Doctors Call Them a Lifeline.

One Big Beautiful Bill Act Complicates State Health Care Affordability Efforts

Fight over Georgia’s Medicaid contracts nears the end, as foster parents plead for reversal

Trump administration’s immigrant detention policy broadly rejected by federal judges

2025’s extreme weather had the jet stream’s fingerprints all over it, from flash floods to hurricanes

Epstein’s victims deserve more attention than his ‘client list’

Report with photos from Vision Rehabilitation Services Christmas party

West Ridge Church’s annual Hope For Christmas event

Cobb-based LOUD Security Expands Operations Through Acquisitions, New Headquarters

Texas favorite Whataburger plants flag in East Cobb

Detainee dies in Cobb County jail

Cobb police investigate fatal motorcycle crash in Acworth

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

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

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Tuesday, December 16, 2025

Court battle continues over expulsion for Cobb student who warned friend of shooting threat

FDA Panelists Questioned Antidepressants in Pregnancy. But Doctors Call Them a Lifeline.

US House GOP preps health care bill for vote before new year

New industry standards and tech advances make pre-owned electronics a viable holiday gift option

Trump administration replaces America 250 quarters honoring abolition and women’s suffrage with Mayflower and Gettysburg designs

Data centers need electricity fast, but utilities need years to build power plants – who should pay?