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Transportation May 5, 2025

Georgia drivers see little change in gas prices or EV charging rates over past week

According to AAA’s weekly report, gasoline prices in Georgia showed little movement over the past week. Prices rose one cent to an average cost of $2.92 per gallon for regular…

Weather May 5, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Monday, May 5, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Monday, May 5, 2025, with a high near 70 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly clear,…

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Pets and Pet Adoption May 5, 2025

“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/white domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…

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Pets and Pet Adoption May 5, 2025

“My name is Hooper. 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 brindle/white Boston terrier. The following information on this potential family member…

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Immigration May 5, 2025

From the Chinese Exclusion Act to pro-Palestinian activists: The evolution of politically motivated deportations

by Rick Baldoz, Brown University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The recent deportation orders targeting foreign students in the U.S. have prompted a heated debate…

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Science and Technology May 5, 2025

A Michigan research professor explains how NIH funding works − and what it means to suddenly lose a grant

by Brady Thomas West, University of Michigan, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] In its first 100 days, the Trump administration has terminated more than US$2…

Justice May 5, 2025

Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s wrongful deportation case is more about individual rights than the Trump administration’s foreign policy

by Chimene Keitner, University of California, Davis, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Trump administration officials have repeatedly claimed that judges who order the administration to…

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Acworth May 4, 2025

Caribbean Vibes brings flavors of Trinidad to downtown Acworth

By Mark Woolsey A touch of the Caribbean has come to downtown Acworth, with the opening of a restaurant and bar devoted to tropical cuisine. The aptly named Caribbean Vibes…

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Cobb County May 4, 2025

Cobb Superior Court judge Sonja Brown receives award for volunteerism

According to a news release on the Cobb County website, Superior Court Judge Sonja N. Brown was honored for her dedication to volunteerism during the 25th Annual Justice Robert Benham…

Weather May 4, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Sunday, May 4, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Sunday, May 4, 2025, with a high near 69 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

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