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Government & Politics, National Government June 1, 2026

Georgia GOP hopefuls running for the U.S. Senate spar over immigration, ethics investigation

by Alander Rocha, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] May 31, 2026 The two candidates competing for the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate…

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Economy June 1, 2026

A rare bipartisan housing victory faces a bigger problem – Americans still can’t afford housing

by Kirk McClure, University of Kansas and Alex Schwartz, The New School, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The U.S. House of Representatives has passed what…

Sports June 1, 2026

Far removed from today’s global juggernaut, soccer was born in the well‑heeled boarding schools of 19th‑century England

by Thomas Adam, University of Arkansas, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Over the past two centuries, soccer – or football, as it is called in…

Science & Technology June 1, 2026

Blue Origin rocket exploded on launchpad, throwing the future of NASA’s Artemis program into question

by Wendy Whitman Cobb, Air University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] During an evening test fire on May 28, 2026, a Blue Origin New Glenn…

Community Life, Trails and Greenways June 1, 2026

Marietta to celebrate groundbreaking for Rottenwood Creek Trail Phase 1

The City of Marietta announced it will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for Phase 1 of the Rottenwood Creek Trail this Thursday, June 4, at 2 p.m. near Alumni Drive and…

Pets and Pet Adoption June 1, 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 calico domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…

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Pets and Pet Adoption June 1, 2026

“My name is Midnight. 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 male black/white labrador retriever. The following information on this potential family member…

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes June 1, 2026

How much do you know about Vinings? Take part 2 of the Vinings quiz and find out!

When I started preparing a quiz about Vinings, I discovered I had enough questions for more than one quiz. So here’s a second, bonus quiz about that community. If you…

Weather June 1, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Monday, June 1, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts partly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Monday, June 1, 2026, with a high near 85 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

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Fuel Cost, Transportation & Development June 1, 2026

Statewide Gasoline Average Drops 14 Cents in Georgia

Georgia motorists are seeing lower prices at the pump as gasoline costs continue to decline ahead of the busy summer travel season, according to AAA – The Auto Club Group….

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Health & Wellness June 19, 2026

Cobb & Douglas Public Health to Offer Free HIV Testing in Honor of National HIV Testing Day

Cobb & Douglas Public Health distributed the following announcement about its free HIV testing Saturday, June 27, is recognized as National HIV Testing Day, a day to highlight the importance…

Community Life June 19, 2026

YMCA of Metro Atlanta Partners with Trae Young Family Foundation to Unveil 8 New Pickleball Courts with ‘First Dink’ Celebration

New courts will bring access to one of the nation’s fastest-growing sports through youth programming, recreational play and community wellness initiatives The YMCA of Metro Atlanta distributed the following announcement…

Community Life June 19, 2026