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News, Weather April 27, 2026

Historic Georgia wildfires continue to burn largely uncontained with no end in sight

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] April 24, 2026 A pair of wildfires in south Georgia are the two largest…

Government & Politics, National Government April 27, 2026

As early voting starts, GOP Senate hopefuls make appeals to Georgia voters, spar with each other

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] April 26, 2026 Five men seeking the Republican nomination for the U.S. Senate seat…

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Immigration April 27, 2026

Justice Department’s effort to strip citizenship from naturalized Americans could face widespread judicial pushback

by Cassandra Burke Robertson, Case Western Reserve University and Irina D. Manta, Hofstra University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The Justice Department has identified 384…

Science & Technology April 27, 2026

China surpasses US in research spending – the consequences extend far beyond scientific ranking and clout

by Caroline Wagner, The Ohio State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] China’s rapid rise in science has hit a milestone. The country’s investment in…

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Government & Politics, National Government April 27, 2026

Latest attack threatening President Trump reflects rising political violence in US

by James Piazza, Penn State, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] For the third time in three years, Donald Trump has come under threat by an…

A black/white American pit bull terrier with a white scarf, looking at the camera

Pets and Pet Adoption April 27, 2026

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

A tabby/white cat inside a cage, looking sad

Pets and Pet Adoption April 27, 2026

“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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Fuel Cost, Transportation & Development April 27, 2026

Georgia gas prices hold steady at $3.62 as oil market uncertainty continues

Georgia drivers are seeing relatively stable gas prices this week, with the statewide average holding at $3.62 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, according to AAA. The average is 1…

Weather April 27, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Monday, April 27, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Monday, April 27, 2026, with a high near 78 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly…

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Business & Economy, Food and Restaurants April 27, 2026

Big Fat Vegan Brings Plant-based Comfort Food to Cobb County Dining

By Mark Woolsey The Big Fat Vegan, an unusual mother-daughter collaboration dedicated to tasty plant-based food, has set up shop along Powers Ferry Road near I-285, an area thick with…

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes May 9, 2026

Cobb County’s alphabet soup: take the quiz on important acronyms in our county

By Larry Felton Johnson Of the evergreen quizzes that we post periodically about Cobb County this one has drawn the most traffic. I’m not sure exactly why, but I don’t…

Opinion May 9, 2026

We Do A Lot For Mom But We Should Do More For Mothers

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Americans spend quite a lot on Mom for Mother’s Day. But as a country, we could be doing a lot…

News, Transportation May 9, 2026

This week’s schedule of lane closures for the ongoing $1.2 billion I-285 and I-20 West Interchange project in Cobb and Fulton

NOTE: The full closure of north and southbound lanes of I-285 between Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and Cascade Road previously announced for this weekend has been postponed due to…

News, Transportation May 9, 2026

Full lane closures on I-285 postponed due to weather reports

The Georgia Department of Transportation announced that the scheduled full closure of north and southbound lanes of I-285 between Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and Cascade Road has been postponed…

Weather May 9, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, May 9, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Saturday, May 9, 2026, with a high near 77 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…