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Health & Wellness July 2, 2026

Supreme Court bars states from protecting consumers if federal agencies won’t

by Sarah J. Morath, Wake Forest University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Chemical giant Monsanto has argued for years that if the U.S. Environmental Protection…

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Health & Wellness July 2, 2026

As a major heat wave grips the eastern US, here’s how to stay safe – and the heat stroke warning signs to watch for

by Brian Bossak, College of Charleston, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Millions of Americans are facing dangerous heat and humidity going into the July Fourth…

Health & Wellness July 2, 2026

Alcohol is one of the most dangerous drugs, yet its presence is ubiquitous in social settings and celebrations

by Emma Fenske, Oregon Health & Science University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Few substances are as deeply woven into everyday life as alcohol. It…

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes July 2, 2026

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….

Community Life, Libraries July 2, 2026

Children to “revolt” at Mountain View Regional Library

By Kelly Johnson A week before hosting Marietta History Center’s Revolutionary America presentation, for children 5 to 12 years of age on Thursday, July 9th at 2:00 PM, Mountain View…

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Community, Things to Do July 2, 2026

Things to do this weekend in Cobb County: Friday July 3 to Sunday, July 5

Independence Day events dominate the weekend’s schedule. Here is a list of a few things to do in Cobb County this weekend: Friday, July 3, 2026 to Sunday, June 5,…

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Air Quality, Weather & Environment July 2, 2026

Metro Atlanta Under Code Orange Air Quality Alert for July 2

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources Environmental Protection Division (EPD) issued a Code Orange Air Quality Alert for metro Atlanta for Thursday, July 2. This alert means that air pollution…

News, Weather July 2, 2026

Extreme Heat Warning Issued for Parts of Georgia Thursday; Heat Index up to 111 Degrees

Extreme heat and the threat of severe thunderstorms will impact north and central Georgia today, with an Extreme Heat Warning in effect for portions of far northwest Georgia and Heat…

Weather July 2, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Thursday, July 2, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Thursday, July 2, 2026, with a high near 97 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

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Health & Wellness July 1, 2026

Affordable Healthcare Emerges as a Voter Priority in Purple Nevada

This article by Jazmin Orozco Rodriguez first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Jul 1, 2026 One issue will decide Steven Cohen’s vote for Nevada governor this fall:…

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From the Editor July 11, 2026