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Science & Technology June 22, 2026

Anyone can fake a scientific image with AI, tricking even academic journals – and undermining trust in science

by Nan Li, University of Wisconsin-Madison, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] A photograph of Earth glowing in deep space, the Moon’s cratered horizon stretching across…

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes June 22, 2026

How much do you know about Kennesaw State University (Part 2)? take the quiz and find out

By Larry Felton Johnson Kennesaw State University (KSU) grew from a junior college at its founding in the 1960s, to the third-largest university in Georgia. A couple of weeks ago…

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Food Safety June 22, 2026

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from June 12 to June 18

The following are scores for the past week for restaurants, school cafeterias, hotels, and other food service facilities in Cobb County from the Georgia Department of Public Health. For more…

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Pets and Pet Adoption June 22, 2026

“My name is Knight. 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 blonde/white American pit bull terrier. The following information on this potential…

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Pets and Pet Adoption June 22, 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/calico domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…

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Fuel Cost, Transportation & Development June 22, 2026

Georgia gas prices continue to fall over past week

In keeping with the trend of the past few weeks, gasoline prices in both Georgia and nationally fell over the past seven days. According to the AAA fuel price web…

Weather June 22, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Monday, June 22, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts partly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Monday, June 22, 2026, with a high near 88 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

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News, Weather June 22, 2026

Severe Thunderstorms Possible Across North Georgia Tonight

Strong to severe thunderstorms could impact parts of north and central Georgia this evening and early overnight, with the potential for damaging wind gusts, frequent lightning, heavy rainfall, and localized…

Puzzles Games and Quizzes June 21, 2026

How much do you know about Lockheed Martin’s Marietta plant? take the quiz and find out

By Larry Felton Johnson Lockheed Martin is not only a major employer in Cobb County, it’s also America’s largest defense contractor. The quiz below (with links to where you can…

Crime & Public Safety June 21, 2026

Acworth Reports Cyberattack on City Systems

By Mark Woolsey The City of Acworth says it was the victim of a cybersecurity attack earlier this month. City officials saying in a news release the incident happened on…

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Cobb County Explained, Public Safety & Courts July 12, 2026