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Community Life June 2, 2025

Smyrna’s 5th Pride Festival a declaration of resilience, visibility, community, and belonging

Smyrna Pride distributed the following news release about the 5th annual Smyrna Pride Festival: It’s PRIDE MONTH again in Smyrna, Georgia! Local nonprofit, Smyrna Pride, will host the 5th annual…

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Fuel Cost June 2, 2025

GA gas price drops 3 cents per gallon; EV charging rates remain steady

According to AAA’s weekly report, gasoline prices dropped three cents over the past week in Georgia, reaching an average cost of $2.88 per gallon for regular unleaded. The EV charging…

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Pets and Pet Adoption June 2, 2025

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

Pets and Pet Adoption June 2, 2025

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

Weather June 2, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Monday, June 2, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Monday, June 2, 2025, with a high near 86 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly clear,…

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Health & Wellness June 2, 2025

American Doctors Are Moving to Canada To Escape the Trump Administration

This article by Brett Kelman and Oona Zenda first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Brett Kelman and Oona Zenda Illustration by Oona Zenda May 30, 2025 Earlier…

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Energy June 2, 2025

Georgia Power’s plan to support potential data center surge with fossil fuel energy faces scrutiny

by Stanley Dunlap, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] June 1, 2025 The state’s largest electric utility says it needs to significantly increase…

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Immigration June 2, 2025

Surge of ICE agreements with local police aim to increase deportations, but many police forces have found they undermine public safety

by W. Carsten Andresen, St. Edward’s University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] During his first few months in office, President Donald Trump has been establishing…

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Government & Politics June 2, 2025

Veterans’ protests planned for D-Day latest in nearly 250 years of fighting for their benefits

by Jamie Rowen, UMass Amherst, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Veterans across the United States will gather on June 6, 2025, to protest the Trump…

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Health & Wellness June 2, 2025

When doctors don’t believe their patients’ pain – experts explain the all-too-common experience of medical gaslighting

by Elizabeth Hintz, University of Connecticut and Marlene D. Berke, Yale University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] For people with chronic gynecological pain conditions, pain…

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