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Economy July 31, 2026

Americans feel the sting of high prices every day, so why does the Fed need so many ways to measure inflation?

by Brandy Hadley, Appalachian State University and D. Brian Blank, Mississippi State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] From gas to housing to groceries, consumers…

History July 31, 2026

How an 1876 massacre of Black men in South Carolina turned racial terror into political power

by Jacob Ware, Georgetown University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] As the U.S. celebrates its 250th anniversary, its citizens commemorate a democracy more diverse, free…

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Education July 31, 2026

Students are anxious – and it’s no surprise, since we are teaching them to be that way

by Erin Clabough, University of Virginia, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Temporary anxiety can often surface before the first day of school. Sometimes, that can…

History July 31, 2026

How it began: the automobile begins its rapid rise to dominate the roads of Cobb County

[Editor’s note: This is an evergreen article we periodically update, edit and republish. The first version appeared in 2017] By Larry Felton Johnson If the first owners of automobiles in…

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes July 31, 2026

How much do you know about nonprofits in Cobb County (Part 1)? take the quiz and find out

By Larry Felton Johnson Cobb County has a vibrant network of charitable and nonprofit organizations to serve those in need, from food distribution, to housing support, to counseling and mental…

Health & Wellness July 31, 2026

Cambridge Assisted Living and Memory Care to hold open house in mid-August

The Cambridge Assisted Living and Memory Care facility on South Cobb Drive distributed the following announcement about an open house it is holding on August 15: The Cambridge Assisted Living…

Pictured (left to right): * Anthony Jayesingha, Executive Director, Unity North Atlanta * Louise Sterling, Case Manager, Family Promise Cobb County * Rev. Richard Burdick, Senior Minister, Unity North Atlanta * Judith Johnston, Board Member, Unity North Atlanta * Autumn Kitts Sines, Executive Director, Family Promise Cobb County

Community, Giving Back to the Community July 31, 2026

Unity North Atlanta Donates $2,250 to Family Promise of Cobb County

PHOTO ABOVE: (left to right): Anthony Jayesingha, Executive Director, Unity North Atlanta, Louise Sterling, Case Manager, Family Promise Cobb County, Rev. Richard Burdick, Senior Minister, Unity North Atlanta, Judith Johnston,…

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Pets and Pet Adoption July 31, 2026

“My name is Ivy, and I’m in need of a loving home!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a female brown/white basenji. The following information on this potential family member is…

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Pets and Pet Adoption July 31, 2026

“My name is Starla. Are you here to adopt me?”

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

Weather July 31, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Friday, July 31, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Friday, July 31, 2026, with a high near 91 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be partly…

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