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Government & Politics, State Government December 24, 2025

Georgia GOP official and elections activist named to State Election Board

by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] December 23, 2025 Georgia’s State Election Board will see at least one new member…

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Health & Wellness December 24, 2025

Georgia health officials map out $1.4 billion plan for new federal rural health funds

by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] December 24, 2025 State officials have introduced a $1.4 billion plan to improve rural…

Weather & Environment December 24, 2025

Understanding climate change in America: Skepticism, dogmatism and personal experience

by Gary W. Yohe, Wesleyan University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Scientists are trained to be professional skeptics: to always judge the validity of a…

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Weather & Environment December 24, 2025

No time to recover: Hurricane Melissa and the Caribbean’s compounding disaster trap as the storms keep coming

by Farah Nibbs, University of Maryland, Baltimore County, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Headlines have been filled with talk of the catastrophic power of Hurricane…

Religion December 24, 2025

The celibate, dancing Shakers were once seen as a threat to society – 250 years later, they’re part of the sound of America

by Christian Goodwillie, Hamilton College, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Director Mona Fastvold’s new film, “The Testament of Ann Lee,” features actor Amanda Seyfried in…

Brian Benefield, his wife Cecilie, and mom, Yvonne

Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community December 24, 2025

All I want for Christmas is…

Photo above: Brian Benefield, his wife Cecilie, and mom, Yvonne [This is the latest installment of “Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community” by Brian Benefield. Photo above by Brian Benefield] As…

Pets and Pet Adoption December 24, 2025

“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 female white/tabby domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…

Community, Giving Back to the Community December 24, 2025

Updates from Keep Smyrna Beautiful

Keep Smyrna Beautiful provided the following updates: Keep Smyrna Beautiful to Host Annual Christmas Tree Recycling Event Keep Smyrna Beautiful will host its annual Bring One for the Chipper Christmas tree recycling…

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Pets and Pet Adoption December 24, 2025

“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 brindle/white American Staffordshire terrier. The following information on this potential family…

Group photo of community members with bus drivers

Education, News December 24, 2025

Cobb families spread holiday cheer for school bus drivers, monitors, and mechanics

Photos courtesy of Jamie Mohr By Rebecca Gaunt The Cobb community came together Friday afternoon to recognize the people in charge of transporting their children to and from school safely….

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Community Life June 26, 2026