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National April 4, 2025

How a lone judge can block a Trump order nationwide – and why, from DACA to DOGE, this judicial check on presidents’ power is shaping how the government works

by Cassandra Burke Robertson, Case Western Reserve University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] When presidents try to make big changes through executive orders, they often…

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Economy April 4, 2025

Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs are the highest in decades − an economist explains how that could hurt the US

by Bedassa Tadesse, University of Minnesota Duluth, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] President Donald Trump unveiled a sweeping new tariff plan on April 2, 2025,…

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Marietta April 4, 2025

Georgia Symphony Orchestra and Strand Theatre commit to sensory-friendly programming

The Strand Theatre submitted the following news release about the commitment of the Strand and the Georgia Symphony Orchestra, both based in Marietta, to sensory-friendly programming: In 2025, two of…

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Weather April 4, 2025

Record or near record heat for early April in Georgia is expected again Friday

By Larry Felton Johnson Record or near-record heat for early April in Georgia is expected again today, Friday, April 4, 2025. The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook…

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Kennesaw April 4, 2025

UPDATE: Sparks over Kennesaw development incentive deal

By Rebecca Gaunt [A previous version of this article was published reporting on the 45-day suspension of license for the SuBourban Bar & Social Club. Since then, due to the…

Weather April 4, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Friday, April 4, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts partly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Friday, April 4, 2025, with a high near 87 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

Pets and Pet Adoption April 3, 2025

“My name is Precious, and I will be a precious member of your family!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a female silver tabby domestic short hair. The following information on this potential…

Pets and Pet Adoption April 3, 2025

“Am I cute enough to be your doggy?”

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a male tri color hound. The following information on this potential family member…

Health Care April 3, 2025

Metro Atlanta health departments grapple with loss of federal funds

This article by Allen Siegler first appeared in Healthbeat, republished with permission. Mar 27, 2025 at 5:17pm EDT Days after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention rescinded over $11…

Justice April 3, 2025

The never-ending sentence: How parole and probation fuel mass incarceration

by Lucius Couloute, Trinity College, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The U.S. operates one of the largest and most punitive criminal justice systems in the…

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