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Weather July 2, 2025

Scattered storms continue in Georgia, mostly in central portions of the state

Scattered storms are expected across central Georgia today, with isolated thunderstorms possible through early next week, according to the National Weather Service. The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather…

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Community Life July 2, 2025

Report with photos from the HOPE Family Resource Center Clothing Giveaway

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about the HOPE Family Resource Center Clothing Giveaway: Thank you, volunteers from the First Christian Church of Mableton, New…

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Weather July 2, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Wednesday, July 2, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, with a high near 89 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

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Pets and Pet Adoption July 2, 2025

“My name is Penelope, 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 black/white Siberian husky. The following information on this potential family member…

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Pets and Pet Adoption July 2, 2025

“My name is Luke. 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 male orange tabby domestic short hair. The following information on this potential…

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Health & Wellness July 2, 2025

HHS Eliminates CDC Staff Who Made Sure Birth Control Is Safe for Women at Risk

This article by Rachana Pradhan first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Rachana Pradhan July 1, 2025 For Brianna Henderson, birth control isn’t just about preventing pregnancy. The…

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International July 2, 2025

Iran emerged weakened and vulnerable after war with Israel − and that could mean trouble for country’s ethnic minorities

by Shukriya Bradost, Virginia Tech, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The 12-day confrontation between Iran and Israel in June 2025 may not have escalated into…

Immigration July 2, 2025

Mexican flags flown during immigration protests bother white people a lot more than other Americans

by Edward D. Vargas, Arizona State University; Jason L. Morín, California State University, Northridge, and Loren Collingwood, University of New Mexico, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with…

Ethics & Morality July 2, 2025

Keeping brain-dead pregnant women on life support raises ethical issues that go beyond abortion politics

by Lindsey Breitwieser, Hollins University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Adriana Smith, a 30-year-old woman from Georgia who had been declared brain-dead in February 2025,…

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