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Science & Technology August 6, 2025

AI will soon be able to audit all published research – what will that mean for public trust in science?

by Alexander Kaurov, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington and Naomi Oreskes, Harvard University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Self-correction is fundamental to…

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Transportation & Development August 6, 2025

EPA removal of vehicle emissions limits won’t stop the shift to electric vehicles, but will make it harder, slower and more expensive

by Alan Jenn, University of California, Davis, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The U.S. government is in full retreat from its efforts to make vehicles…

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Quality of Life August 6, 2025

Why leisure matters for a good life, according to Aristotle

by Ross Channing Reed, Missouri University of Science and Technology, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] In his powerful book “The Burnout Society,” South Korean philosopher…

Mableton city Councilwoman Debora Herndon

Mableton August 5, 2025

Debora Herndon Announces Re-Election Bid for Mableton City Council, District 6

Mableton Councilwoman Debora Herndon submitted the following announcement of her re-election bid: I’m excited to officially announce my candidacy for re-election to the Mableton City Council, representing District 6. It…

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Weather August 5, 2025

Heavy showers and potential flash flooding expected in Georgia Tuesday, August 5

Heavy showers and potential flash flooding are expected across north and central Georgia today, Tuesday, August 5, with more scattered thunderstorms anticipated through the week. A flood watch is in…

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Business & Economy August 5, 2025

Cobb Chamber announces members of 2025-2026 Cobb Youth Leadership program

The Cobb Chamber distributed the following announcement about incoming members of the Cobb Youth Leadership development program: COBB YOUTH LEADERSHIP ANNOUNCES ITS 2025-2026 CLASS ATLANTA (August 4, 2025) — The…

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Cobb County Sheriff's Office August 5, 2025

Application deadline for Cobb Sheriff’s Citizen’s Academy this Friday, August 8

Cobb County posted the following notice about the deadline to sign up for the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office Citizen’s Academy: Apply for the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office Citizen’s Academy to…

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Weather August 5, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Tuesday, August 5, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, with a high near 76 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

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Pets and Pet Adoption August 5, 2025

“My name is Pip, 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 black domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…

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Pets and Pet Adoption August 5, 2025

“My name is Shadow, 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 male black labrador retriever. The following information on this potential family member…

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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…