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Doorway to magistrate court, the court which conducts eviction hearings

Cobb Courts August 13, 2025

Ward, Yarbrough appointed as part-time Cobb Magistrate judges

Chief Magistrate Judge Brendan F. Murphy has appointed Natalie Ward and Christopher Yarbrough as part-time Magistrate judges following an open application and interview process. The two were selected from what…

A ginger tabby kitten sitting inside a cage, with another identical kitten

Pets and Pet Adoption August 13, 2025

“My name is Mateo. Are you here to adopt me?”

The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a male ginger tabby domestic short hair. The following information on this potential…

A black/white American pit bull terrier, looking happy with tongue's out

Pets and Pet Adoption August 13, 2025

“My name is Loyalty, and I’m so excited about the prospect of going home with you!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a female black/white American pit bull terrier. The following information on this potential…

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

Mableton August 13, 2025

Volunteer needed for Mableton District 4 alcohol board representative

Mableton District 4 Councilwoman Patricia Auch submitted the following appeal seeking a District 4 volunteer for the Alcohol License Review Board. : Mableton District 4 is looking for a citizen volunteer…

The "Star of Life" symbol represents medicine and health care. Three rectangles are arranged in a radial pattern to form a sort of abstract star shape, with a snake coiled around a staff superimposed on the center.

Health & Wellness August 13, 2025

Inside the CDC, Shooting Adds to Trauma as Workers Describe Projects, Careers in Limbo

This article by Andy Miller and Rebecca Grapevine, Healthbeat, first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Andy Miller and Rebecca Grapevine, Healthbeat August 11, 2025 Centers for Disease…

Health & Wellness August 13, 2025

Calls for action follow CDC shooting as police confirm suspect’s ‘discontent’ with COVID-19 vaccine

by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] August 12, 2025 Public health workers and gun safety advocates gathered at a rally…

Communication August 13, 2025

Getting beyond answers like ‘fine’ and ‘nothing’: 5 simple ways to spark real talk with kids

by Shelbie Witte, University of North Dakota, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Each afternoon, a familiar conversation unfolds in many households. “How was school today?”…

Transportation & Development August 13, 2025

The new NextGen Acela trains promise faster travel and more seats – but arrive as US rail faces an uncertain future

by David Alff, University at Buffalo, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] When former President Joe Biden unveiled his US$1.9 trillion infrastructure plan in 2021, he…

Adam Ross and Natalie DeLancey holding their Next Generation Awards

Business & Economy August 12, 2025

Adam Ross, Natalie DeLancey winners of the Cobb Young Professionals’ 2025 Next Generation Award

Adam Ross and Natalie DeLancey were chosen as winners of the Cobb Young Professionals‘ 2025 Next Generation Award. The awards were presented at the Cobb Chamber’s August Marquee Monday. According…

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Community Life August 12, 2025

Senior Citizen Council of Cobb to celebrate National Senior Citizens Day

The Senior Citizen Council of Cobb will celebrate National Senior Citizens Day on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at the Piedmont Church Conference Center, 570 Piedmont…

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Health & Wellness March 30, 2026

She Owed Her Insurer a Nickel, So It Canceled Her Coverage

This article by Elisabeth Rosenthal first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Elisabeth Rosenthal, March 30, 2026 Last summer, Lorena Alvarado Hill received a series of unexpected medical…

Government & Politics, State Government March 30, 2026

Rising tensions, farewell speeches and spirited debates usher in final week of the 2026 session

by Ross Williams, Alander Rocha, Maya Homan, and Jill Nolin, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] March 28, 2026 Things are coming to…

Immigration March 30, 2026

Macon No Kings event ends abruptly when sheriff tries to address concerns about cooperation with ICE

by Alander Rocha, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] March 28, 2026 MACON, Ga. — Hundreds of people gathered Saturday in Macon, about…

Justice March 30, 2026

Two verdicts in two days: How American courts are rewriting the rules for Big Tech and children

by Carolina Rossini, UMass Amherst, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Within 48 hours, the legal landscape governing social media and children shifted in ways that…

Science & Technology March 30, 2026

Panicking scientists, canceled experiments – federal funding cuts turned my work as a research dean into crisis management

by Nara Parameswaran, Michigan State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Fielding frantic faculty emails and panicked texts was not how I had hoped my…