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Outline of the map of Iran with an Irani flag superimposed on it

Politics March 12, 2026

I’ve studied MAGA rhetoric for a decade, and this is what I see in Hegseth’s boasts, action‑movie one‑liners and gloating over dominance

by Casey Ryan Kelly, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] When Secretary of Defense James Mattis addressed the intensification of U.S. combat operations…

Medical symbolic staff with serpents and wings

Health & Wellness March 12, 2026

We study pandemics, and the resurgence of measles is a grim sign of what’s coming

by Jennifer B. Nuzzo, Brown University and Andrea Uhlig, Brown University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] In the three decades between 1993 and 2024, measles…

a screenshot of the six districts in Mableon, with 1,2,3 to the south, 4, 5, 6 to the north

Government & Politics, Local government March 12, 2026

Mableton City Council unanimously passes moratorium on immigration detention centers

The City of Mableton, in a unanimous city council vote Wednesday, approved a temporary moratorium on immigration detention centers within city limits. The moratorium will remain in effect through Dec….

Group photo of volunteers from Vinings Cove Homeowners at Buckner Road

Community, Giving Back to the Community March 12, 2026

Vinings Cove Volunteers Remove 19 Bags of Litter From Buckner Road

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about an Adopt-A-Mile cleanup on Buckner Road. We appreciate the Vinings Cove Homeowners for cleaning up their adopted Buckner Road…

The big "Atlanta Braves" sign at the entrance to Truist Park

Sports March 12, 2026

Between A Rock And A Hard Thrower, The Braves Do Have Starter Options

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Atlanta Braves fans had a lot to look forward in 2026, with a likely bounce-back season, expected to compete for…

News, Transportation March 12, 2026

Cobb DOT list of active road and lane closures as of Thursday, March 12

The following road and lane closures are currently active and listed on the Cobb County DOT website. To expand the map for a particular roadway, click on the legend to…

Cartoon-like drawing of two thunderclouds and three lightning bolts, gray and yellow on a light orange background

News, Weather March 12, 2026

Tornado Watch Issued as Severe Overnight Storms Move Into North and Central Georgia

North and central Georgia face a risk of severe weather tonight through tomorrow morning, with a line of strong to severe storms expected to bring damaging wind gusts, a brief…

Cobb weather June 23: Photo of cloudy skies above a residential street

Weather March 12, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Thursday, March 12, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts showers here in Cobb County on Thursday, March 12, 2026, with a high near 56 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather…

A muted calico kitten held by someone from the back and at the front

Pets and Pet Adoption March 11, 2026

“My name is Daisy, 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 muted calico domestic short hair. The following information on this potential…

A white/tan terrier standing on the side with blue leash

Pets and Pet Adoption March 11, 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 white/tan terrier. The following information on this potential family member is…

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