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Georgia State Capitol on mostly sunny day

Government & Politics, State Government March 6, 2026

Longtime Georgia lawmakers look forward to a frantic – and for some, their last – Crossover Day

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] March 6, 2026 It’s sink or swim time for bills in the Georgia Legislature….

Three gears, the largest one with a dollar sign in the middle

Economy March 6, 2026

When unpaid cooking, cleaning and child care get a dollar value, income inequality in the US shrinks – but the gap has grown since 1965

by Leila Gautham, University of Leeds and Nancy Folbre, UMass Amherst, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] When economists track inequality, they typically focus on income…

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

International March 6, 2026

How does Iran go about selecting a new supreme leader? And who is in the running?

by Eric Lob, Florida International University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Feb. 28, 2026, set off the process…

International March 6, 2026

Persian Gulf desalination plants could become military targets in regional war

by Michael Christopher Low, University of Utah, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and neighboring countries in the Persian Gulf…

The Mad Hatter and March Hare from Alice in Wonderland

Arts & Culture, Theatre March 6, 2026

Immersive theater production to debut at Smith-Gilbert Gardens during Art Blooms

According to a press release from the City of Kennesaw, an immersive outdoor theater experience inspired by Lewis Carroll’s “Through the Looking-Glass” will take place at Smith-Gilbert Gardens this spring…

Group photos of officials from Kennesaw State University and education nonprofit OneGoal

Education, News March 6, 2026

Kennesaw State partners with OneGoal on college success initiative

[This article by Gary Tanner with photo by Matt Yung first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] Kennesaw State University and education nonprofit OneGoal have partnered…

Group photo of the ribbon-cutting for a Little Free Library in Marietta

Community Life, Libraries March 6, 2026

Cobb Collaborative, Marietta Leaders Open Two New Little Free Libraries

Cobb Collaborative submitted the following press release about the opening of two Little Free Libraries: On March 3, the Cobb Collaborative, the Kiwanis Club of Marietta and the City of…

a screenshot of the six districts in Mableon, with 1,2,3 to the south, 4, 5, 6 to the north

Government & Politics, Local government March 6, 2026

City of Mableton to Receive 2026 Smart 20 Award for Cloud-Native System

The City of Mableton announced in a press release that Mableton will receive a 2026 Smart 20 Award on March 10. According to the website for the awards, “The Smart…

Cartoon-like drawing of two thunderclouds and three lightning bolts

News, Weather March 6, 2026

NWS: Storms Could Bring Gusty Winds and Lightning to Georgia

Thunderstorms could develop across north and central Georgia this afternoon, with a few storms capable of producing gusty winds and frequent lightning. While widespread severe weather is not expected, patchy…

Weather March 6, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Friday, March 6, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts partly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Friday, March 6, 2026, with a high near 81 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

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Community Life, Libraries March 28, 2026