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News, Weather May 30, 2026

Scattered Thunderstorms Bring Flash Flood Risk Across North and Central Georgia Saturday

Scattered Thunderstorms, Heavy Rainfall and Flash Flooding Risk Expected Across North and Central Georgia This Weekend Residents across north and central Georgia should prepare for rounds of scattered thunderstorms beginning…

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Weather May 30, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, May 30, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Saturday, May 30, 2026, with a high near 83 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes May 30, 2026

How closely have you followed Cobb County news over the past week? Take the quiz and find out!

Weekly Cobb County News Quiz A lot of things happen in a county of over 793,000 residents, the third largest county in the state of Georgia. This weekly quiz is…

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Pets and Pet Adoption May 29, 2026

“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 tan/white hound. The following information on this potential family member is…

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Pets and Pet Adoption May 29, 2026

“My name is Faiyaz, and I’m in need of a loving home!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a female grey/white domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…

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Health & Wellness May 29, 2026

A Trump Stronghold Grapples With Health Risks of ICE Detention Sites

This article by Renuka Rayasam first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. May 29, 2026 SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga. — Until recently, this rural city about 45 minutes east…

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Government & Politics, National Government May 29, 2026

How Trump’s giant ‘slush fund’ sparked lawsuits, roiled Republicans and revived Jan. 6

by Ashley Murray, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] May 28, 2026 WASHINGTON — The Trump administration’s nearly $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund has…

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Government & Politics, State Government May 29, 2026

Georgia officials kicked off an audit of this month’s election. What does that actually entail?

by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] May 28, 2026 They may be rolling dice, but when it comes to election…

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Defense May 29, 2026

Can the nearly $1 trillion‑a‑year US military really be depleting key weapons in Iran?

by Michael A. Allen, Boise State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire announced on April 7, 2026, after 40 days of…

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Immigration May 29, 2026

When ICE ramped up enforcement, US‑born workers didn’t see any economic gains

by Chloe N. East, University of Colorado Boulder and Elizabeth Cox, University of Colorado Boulder, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] President Donald Trump campaigned on…

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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