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Puzzles Games and Quizzes July 13, 2026

The Conversation U.S. weekly news quiz

by Fritz Holznagel, The Conversation, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] We hope you’ve enjoyed this quiz from our quizmaster, Fritz Holznagel, a past winner of…

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Economy July 13, 2026

A rare bipartisan housing bill just became law – but Americans will still struggle with affordability

by Kirk McClure, University of Kansas and Alex Schwartz, The New School, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] A sweeping housing measure, which became law on…

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Business & Economy, Local Business July 13, 2026

Latest Cobb County new business listings

Cobb County issued 81 new business licenses between July 5 and July 12, reflecting another diverse week of entrepreneurial activity. The latest filings include restaurants, contractors, healthcare providers, retail shops,…

Pets and Pet Adoption July 13, 2026

“My name is Carly, 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 tabby/white domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…

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Pets and Pet Adoption July 13, 2026

“My name is Nova. 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/white American pit bull terrier. The following information on this potential…

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Food Safety July 13, 2026

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from July 3 to July 9

The following are scores for the past week for restaurants, school cafeterias, hotels, and other food service facilities in Cobb County from the Georgia Department of Public Health. For more…

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Fuel Cost, Transportation & Development July 13, 2026

Georgia Gas Prices Rise This Week, AAA Reports

Georgia gas prices rise this week as summer travel and oil prices push state average to $3.57 per gallon Georgia gas prices increased this week after several weeks of declines,…

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Weather July 13, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Monday, July 13, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts showers and thunderstorms here in Cobb County on Monday, July 13, 2026, with a high near 83 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

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News, Weather July 13, 2026

National Weather Service Warns of Strong to Severe Storms Across Georgia Monday

Numerous to widespread thunderstorms are expected across north and central Georgia today and tonight, with some storms capable of becoming strong to severe. The National Weather Service says damaging wind…

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Fuel Cost, Transportation & Development July 12, 2026

An expert talks about oil and gasoline prices and prospects for future costs

By Larry F. Johnson Oil and gasoline prices have been in the news since the surge in prices after the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran in late February, followed by…

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