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Government & Politics October 12, 2026

Election workers prepare for early voting as talk of DOJ ‘intervention’ leaves advocates unsettled

by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] October 12, 2026 CARTERSVILLE, Ga — In a warehouse in Bartow County, Georgia, election…

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Environment October 12, 2026

Why fall yard care could start with doing less – but not nothing

by Manjot Kaur Sidhu, University of Maine, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Every autumn, homeowners and gardeners tend to engage in a familiar ritual. As…

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Curious Kids October 12, 2026

How much rain can a hurricane make, and does the storm size matter?

by Zachary Handlos, Georgia Institute of Technology, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have…

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Health & Wellness October 12, 2026

I teach doctors how to interpret test results – and the labels ‘normal’ and ‘abnormal’ often hide what matters most

by Amiran Baduashvili, University of Colorado Anschutz, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Mr. V felt tightness across his chest. His deepest breaths felt shallow. He…

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Pets and Pet Adoption October 12, 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 female tabby/white domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…

Pets and Pet Adoption October 12, 2026

“My name is Hercules, 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 male black/white Welsh corgi. The following information on this potential family member…

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Fuel Cost, Transportation & Development October 12, 2026

IEA urges faster diesel stock releases amid supply strains

According to the International Energy Agency (IEA) newsletter “Energy Mix,” the IEA is urging member governments to accelerate emergency oil stock releases and prioritize diesel as disruptions through the Strait…

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes October 12, 2026

Cobb County Road Quiz: Same Street, Different Name (Part 2 of a series)

It isn’t unique to Cobb County, but many roads change their names after crossing certain other intersections, sometimes multiple times (I can think of one continues road that has four…

Weather October 12, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Monday, October 12, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Monday, October 12, 2026, with a high near 83 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be clear, with…

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Fuel Cost, Transportation & Development October 12, 2026

Georgia gas prices fall to $3.81 a gallon, AAA reports

Georgia’s average price for regular gasoline fell to $3.81 a gallon, down 5 cents from a week earlier, according to AAA. The statewide average was 17 cents lower than a…

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Pets and Pet Adoption October 28, 2026