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International August 27, 2026

USS Abraham Lincoln’s record deployment highlights shortfalls of US military readiness

by Monica Duffy Toft, Tufts University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Reports from the USS Abraham Lincoln describe a crew running on almost no sleep…

Welcome to Cobb County brick sign at Henderson Road on Veterans Memorial

Community, Things to Do August 27, 2026

Things to do this weekend in Cobb County: Friday August 28 to Sunday, August 30

Here is a list of a few things to do in Cobb County this weekend: Friday, August 28, 2026 to Sunday, August 30, 2026. Be sure to check the information…

Group photo: the 2026 Employer Excellence Awardees accepted their awards today at the 2026 Economic Development Summit at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre

Business & Economy, Local Business August 27, 2026

Cobb Chamber, SelectCobb announce 2026 Employer Excellence Certification recipients

PHOTO ABOVE: The 2026 Employer Excellence Awardees accepted their awards today at the 2026 Economic Development Summit at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre Fourteen employers earned gold, silver or…

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Arts & Culture, Dance August 27, 2026

Atlanta Ballet Opens its New Season with Passion & Pride, a Bold Tribute to Spirit and Romance

Photo above courtesy of the Atlanta Ballet The season-opening program brings together three distinct works exploring love, artistry and celebration The Atlanta Ballet distributed the following announcement about its 2026-2027…

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Pets and Pet Adoption August 27, 2026

“My name is Milo, 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 male grey tabby domestic short hair. The following information on this potential…

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Pets and Pet Adoption August 27, 2026

“I’m a doggy in need of a permanent loving home!”

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

Weather August 27, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Thursday, August 27, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts partly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Thursday, August 27, 2026, with a high near 90 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

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Opinion & Editorial August 27, 2026

Were Partisan Politics, Or Dr. Fauci, A Big Reason For COVID-19 Deaths?

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College COVID-19 killed millions of Americans, wrecked the economy, and possibly helped lead to President Donald Trump’s defeat in 2020. As…

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News, Weather August 27, 2026

Georgia Weather Outlook Warns of Localized Flash Flooding

Scattered to numerous thunderstorms are expected across north and central Georgia today, with heavy rainfall potentially causing isolated flash flooding. Storm chances will continue Friday through the weekend, and thunderstorms…

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Health & Wellness August 26, 2026

In Toss-Up House District, Voters Crave Leadership To Fix Broken Healthcare

This article by Samantha Rangel, KVPR, first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Aug 26, 2026 BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — Carlos A. grew up in a family on Medicaid,…

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Transportation & Development September 11, 2026