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Media July 16, 2026

Georgia communities rally support to help convert local newspapers into nonprofits

by Ellie Fivas, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] July 15, 2026 While some Georgia newsrooms are shrinking or closing down, two of…

Science & Technology July 16, 2026

20 years ago, China bet big on electric vehicles. Now Western carmakers are feeling the pain

by Timothy Minchin, La Trobe University and Michelle Shu Wun Kuek, La Trobe University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] In Germany, Japan and the United…

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Economy July 16, 2026

A perfect storm of factors is driving up US produce prices, but shoppers can still save

by Elizabeth Canales, Mississippi State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] From tomatoes and berries to lettuce and peppers, shoppers are feeling sticker shock in…

Energy July 16, 2026

When can a power company take your land for data center infrastructure?

by Aaron Walayat, University of Dayton, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The artificial intelligence boom in the United States is being matched by a data…

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Pets and Pet Adoption July 16, 2026

“My name is Weevil. 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 chocolate brown/white Labrador retriever. The following information on this potential family…

Pets and Pet Adoption July 16, 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 male tabby domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…

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Fuel Cost, Transportation & Development July 16, 2026

Propelled by escalated fighting in Iran, gasoline prices are rising sharply again

By Larry Felton Johnson Propelled by the breakdown in the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran, and the threat from the Trump administration of deploying ground troops in Iran, gasoline…

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes July 16, 2026

How much do you know about law enforcement agencies in Cobb County? take Part 2 of our quiz and find out

By Larry Felton Johnson Public safety is one of the most important functions of local government. Cobb County has multiple city police, a county police department, a sheriff’s department, and…

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Opinion July 16, 2026

Could Religious Nationalism Actually Be Waning In America?

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Christian Nationalism is a buzzword for a religious interpretation that calls for shattering the wall of separation between Church and…

News, Weather July 16, 2026

National Weather Service warns of storms and dangerous heat in Georgia

A Hazardous Weather Outlook has been issued for north and central Georgia, where isolated to scattered thunderstorms are expected this afternoon with the potential for gusty winds, frequent lightning, and…

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