Afternoon thunderstorms are expected across north and central Georgia today, bringing the potential for frequent lightning, gusty winds, heavy rainfall, and localized flash flooding. Scattered to numerous storms are also…
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Afternoon thunderstorms are expected across north and central Georgia today, bringing the potential for frequent lightning, gusty winds, heavy rainfall, and localized flash flooding. Scattered to numerous storms are also…
‘The Child Is Terrified’: Doctors on the Front Lines of a Measles Comeback Speak Out
This article by Amy Maxmen first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Jul 24, 2026 This isn’t just a bad year for measles. It looks to be the…
Ossoff slams Senate GOP challenger over silence on reports of son-in-law’s antisemitic comments
by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] July 23, 2026 Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff is calling on his rival in…
GOP govs join Trump pledge designed to shield ratepayers from data center costs
by Amelia Twyman, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] July 24, 2026 WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Thursday announced the addition of…
The Benadryl Challenge isn’t going away – here’s how public health officials are trying to stop this deadly viral trend
by Andrew Yockey, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] A dangerous social media trend that started in 2020 has persisted into 2026,…
How do scientists know if climate change made a heat wave, extreme storm or wildfire worse?
by Kevin T. Smiley, Louisiana State University ; Deepti Singh, Washington State University; Jennifer Marlon, Yale University, and Jim Hurrell, Colorado State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation,…
Is withholding federal counterterrorism funds from states – as FEMA has threatened – legal?
by Austin Sarat, Amherst College, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The Federal Emergency Management Agency has issued new grant guidelines that threaten to withhold counterterrorism…
How much do you know about restaurants and cafes in Cobb County? take the quiz and find out
By Larry Felton Johnson Cobb County is home to a number of eateries and coffee shops, ranging from the high end cuisine to fast casual to neighborhood coffee house hangouts….
Vision To Learn/Cobb Library Partnership Provides Essential Back-To-School Glasses for Students
The Cobb County Public Library distributed the following announcemetn about the Vision To Learn project: Hundreds of Cobb County students are heading into the new school year with clearer vision…
“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 grey tabby/white domestic short hair. The following information on this potential…
“My name is Traviesa. 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 black/tan German shepherd dog. The following information on this potential family…
Public comments at the first Cobb school board meeting after Trump visit to Wheeler High
By Larry Felton Johnson The Cobb County Courier has been recording and posting the public comments at both the work sessions and regular meetings of the Cobb County Board of…
Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Friday, July 24, 2026
The National Weather Service forecasts showers and thunderstorms here in Cobb County on Friday, July 24, 2026, with a high near 86 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…
Smyrna Public Safety Foundation, first responders to honor 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks
The Smyrna Public Safety Foundation distributed the following announcement about an event marking the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks: The Smyrna Public Safety Foundation, in conjunction with the City…
Flood Watch Continues Across North Georgia as Heavy Rain Threat Persists
Flood Watch and Heavy Rain Threat Continue Across North and Central Georgia as Widespread Thunderstorms Persist A Flood Watch remains in effect for portions of north Georgia as increased showers…
Public Health Improvements Stall Amid Trump’s DEI Crackdown
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Trump boosts Republican candidates, urges Senate to pass SAVE Act during Cobb County visit
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US House GOP pushes through budget blueprint for Iran war funding, farm aid
by Jennifer Shutt, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] July 22, 2026 WASHINGTON — Republicans in the U.S. House on Wednesday approved their…
What is open‑source AI? A software engineering researcher explains
by Jeffrey Young, Georgia Institute of Technology, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] You’ve probably heard artificial intelligence models described as “open” or “closed.” These are…
Public opinion on abortion has shifted 4 years after Dobbs decision overturned Roe v. Wade
by Laurel Elder, Hartwick College; Mary-Kate Lizotte, Augusta University, and Steven Greene, North Carolina State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] It’s been four years…