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Government & Politics, State Government March 9, 2026

Election bills face headwinds in the Georgia Senate on Crossover Day

by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] March 8, 2026 Lawmakers had high hopes for this session’s election policy, introducing bills…

Outline of the map of Iran with an Irani flag superimposed on it

International March 9, 2026

Iran’s targeting of airport, ports and hotels in reaction to US strikes has forced Gulf nations onto front lines of a war they want no part in

by Kristian Coates Ulrichsen, Rice University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Washington’s allies in the Persian Gulf have found themselves in a position they have…

A map of Venezuela with the flag colors overlaid within the outline

International March 9, 2026

Venezuela’s fragile environment faces rising risks as US pushes for oil and critical minerals and illegal gold mining spreads

by Antonio Machado Allison, Wesleyan University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Venezuela’s Orinoco River Basin is a wild land of lush forests, grasslands and a…

Economy March 9, 2026

War in Middle East brings uncertainty and higher energy costs to already weakening US economy

by Michael Klein, Tufts University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The “fog of war” refers to confusion and uncertainty on the battlefield and the attendant…

Crime & Public Safety March 9, 2026

Cobb County Police Investigate Homicide on Waldrep Circle in Marietta

According to a public information release from the Cobb County Police Department, the department’s Major Crimes Unit is investigating a homicide that took place Friday on Waldrep Circle in Marietta….

Pets and Pet Adoption March 9, 2026

“I’m a cat 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 orange tabby domestic short hair. The following information on this potential…

A tan/white American pit bull terrier sitting on a grass field looking happy with a green scarf

Pets and Pet Adoption March 9, 2026

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

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Food Safety March 9, 2026

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from February 27 to March 5

The following are scores for the past week for restaurants, school cafeterias, hotels, and other food service facilities in Cobb County from the Georgia Department of Public Health. For more…

Powder Springs police SUV in front of brick clothing store

Crime & Public Safety March 9, 2026

UPDATED: Man Dies After Shooting at Powder Springs Park, Police Investigating

The Powder Springs Police Department updated the information below with the following: “At this stage of the investigation, the shooter has been identified, remained on scene, and is cooperating with…

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Fuel Cost, Transportation & Development March 9, 2026

Georgia gasoline prices surge by 44 cents, driven by the Iran war

Georgia gasoline prices continue to surge, driven by the Iran war. Crude oil prices passed $100 per barrel overnight,, and stands at 101.82 at the moment of this writing,signaling that…

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