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Exterior Photo of Mountain Lakes Medical Center

Business & Economy June 5, 2026

Wellstar to Acquire Mountain Lakes Medical Center in Rabun County

Wellstar Health System announced it is acquiring Mountain Lakes Medical Center, a northeast Georgia hospital. The organizations say will strengthen healthcare access, expand clinical resources and preserve local care for…

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Business & Economy

Wellstar to Acquire Mountain Lakes Medical Center in Rabun County


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Health & Wellness

Upcoming Billing Change Could Make Pregnancy Pricier


The word "immigration" wrapped around the upper part of a world globe while walking people are on the lower part

Government & Politics, National Government

Republicans push $70B for immigration enforcement through US Senate, with no limits on ICE


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Government & Politics, State Government

State Election Board passes resolution allowing counties to switch to hand-marked ballots



Sports

As an American, should you feel guilty about rooting against the US in the World Cup?


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Science & Technology

Methane rocket fuel is easier to handle and convenient but, as Blue Origin saw, it can be very explosive


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Environment

Wildfires are reversing America’s progress on ozone pollution, the main ingredient in smog


Sports

Wide selection of World Cup-related events in Cobb County



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Sports

Battery Atlanta to Host Free World Cup Viewing on Plaza Green


Welcome to Cobb County brick sign at Henderson Road on Veterans Memorial

Community, Giving Back to the Community

The Center for Family Resources’ 2025 Annual Report Highlights the Building Blocks of Family Stability


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Puzzles Games and Quizzes

How Well Do You Know the Police Chiefs in Cobb County? Take The Quiz and Find Out


Acworth City Hall

Business & Economy, Local Business

Acworth Retains and Expands Caldwell Companies in Major Headquarters Consolidation Project



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Pets and Pet Adoption

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


A grey/white Anatolian shepherd looking at the camera

Pets and Pet Adoption

“I’m a doggy in need of a permanent loving home!”


An analog dial gauge labeled "Air Quality Index" with the arrow pointed to Orange which is numbered 100 to 150

Environment, Weather & Environment

Atlanta Under Code Orange Air Quality Alert for Friday as Ozone Levels Expected to Rise


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Weather

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Friday, June 5, 2026



Exterior Photo of Mountain Lakes Medical Center

Business & Economy June 5, 2026

Wellstar to Acquire Mountain Lakes Medical Center in Rabun County

Wellstar Health System announced it is acquiring Mountain Lakes Medical Center, a northeast Georgia hospital. The organizations say will strengthen healthcare access, expand clinical resources and preserve local care for…


Medical symbolic staff with serpents and wings

Health & Wellness June 5, 2026

Upcoming Billing Change Could Make Pregnancy Pricier

This article by Michelle Andrews first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Jun 5, 2026 Having a baby in the United States is about to get more complicated….


The word "immigration" wrapped around the upper part of a world globe while walking people are on the lower part

Government & Politics, National Government June 5, 2026

Republicans push $70B for immigration enforcement through US Senate, with no limits on ICE

by Jennifer Shutt, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] June 5, 2026 WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate approved a nearly $70 billion package…


sign with American flag stating "Vote Here"

Government & Politics, State Government June 5, 2026

State Election Board passes resolution allowing counties to switch to hand-marked ballots

by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] June 4, 2026 Georgia’s State Election Board has advanced a resolution seeking to implement…


Sports June 5, 2026

As an American, should you feel guilty about rooting against the US in the World Cup?

by Adam Kadlac, Wake Forest University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The 2026 World Cup promises to be the planet’s most-watched sporting event. It’s also…


icon of a space ship

Science & Technology June 5, 2026

Methane rocket fuel is easier to handle and convenient but, as Blue Origin saw, it can be very explosive

by Ryan C. Fortenberry, University of Mississippi, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Going straight up is hard. It takes a lot of energy. For those…


Graphic of wildfire flames spreading through trees

Environment June 5, 2026

Wildfires are reversing America’s progress on ozone pollution, the main ingredient in smog

by Weizhi Deng, University of Iowa; Jun Wang, University of Iowa, and Meng Zhou, University of Maryland, Baltimore County, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] For…


Sports June 5, 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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Sports June 5, 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…


Welcome to Cobb County brick sign at Henderson Road on Veterans Memorial

Community, Giving Back to the Community June 5, 2026

The Center for Family Resources’ 2025 Annual Report Highlights the Building Blocks of Family Stability

The Center for Family Resources distributed the following report on its 2025 Annual Report: For 66 years, The Center for Family Resources (CFR) has helped children and families build stronger,…


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Puzzles Games and Quizzes June 5, 2026

How Well Do You Know the Police Chiefs in Cobb County? Take The Quiz and Find Out

Police departments have been in the news in Cobb lately, as Mableton announces it is taking steps to organize its own Public Safety Division. Below is a quiz to see…


Acworth City Hall

Business & Economy, Local Business June 5, 2026

Acworth Retains and Expands Caldwell Companies in Major Headquarters Consolidation Project

The Cobb Chamber announced that a coordinated business retention and recruitment effort by the City of Acworth and local economic development partners has resulted in four locally owned companies consolidating…


A black kitten held by someone

Pets and Pet Adoption June 5, 2026

“My name is Noir, 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 female black domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…


A grey/white Anatolian shepherd looking at the camera

Pets and Pet Adoption June 5, 2026

“I’m a doggy in need of a permanent loving home!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a female grey/white Anatolian shepherd. The following information on this potential family member…


An analog dial gauge labeled "Air Quality Index" with the arrow pointed to Orange which is numbered 100 to 150

Environment, Weather & Environment June 5, 2026

Atlanta Under Code Orange Air Quality Alert for Friday as Ozone Levels Expected to Rise

Residents of the metro Atlanta area are being advised to limit certain outdoor activities Friday after state environmental officials issued a Code Orange Air Quality Alert because of expected elevated…


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

Weather June 5, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Friday, June 5, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Friday, June 5, 2026, with a high near 85 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly…


Government & Politics, Local government June 5, 2026

Mableton announces formation of own police department

The City of Mableton Mayor’ Office announced that the city is preparing to launch its own Public Safety Division, which will include police services. The city will hold a Town…


Interstate 20 and 285 shields are overlaid on a drawing of an interstate highway interchange

Lane closures and road work, Transportation & Development June 5, 2026

Travel headaches likely in metro Atlanta as total shutdown of portions of west I-285 in place all weekend

By Mark Woolsey Metro Atlanta drivers, including many in Cobb County, should prepare for major traffic headaches this weekend. The Georgia Department of Transportation says contractor work crews will shut…


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Health & Wellness June 4, 2026

RFK Jr. Seeks To Peek at Americans’ Medical Records for Clues on Autism and Vaccines

This article by Amanda Seitz and Darius Tahir first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Jun 4, 2026 U.S. health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is pursuing federal…


Line drawing of U.S. Capitol dome

Government & Politics, State Government June 4, 2026

Congress weighs cuts to states’ already ‘insufficient’ election security dollars

by Jonathan Shorman, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] June 3, 2026 Ahead of the November midterm elections, President Donald Trump and his…


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