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Government & Politics, State Government April 3, 2026

Election measures capsize on the final day of Georgia’s 2026 legislative session

by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] April 3, 2026 In an unexpected twist, members of the House and Senate concluded…

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Government & Politics, National Government April 3, 2026

Pam Bondi’s extreme political loyalty to Trump wasn’t enough to save her job

by Austin Sarat, Amherst College, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] After President Donald Trump fired Attorney General Pam Bondi on April 2, 2026, news reports…

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International April 3, 2026

Bypass the Strait of Hormuz with nuclear explosives? The US studied that in Panama and Colombia in the 1960s

by Christine Keiner, Rochester Institute of Technology, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] With the world struggling to get oil supplies moving from the Middle East,…

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Health & Wellness April 3, 2026

Kratom poisonings surged 1,200% over the past decade, and regulators are struggling to keep up with the dangers

by Andrew Kolodny, Brandeis University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Proposals to ban or regulate kratom, a plant-based substance sold in gas stations, convenience stores…

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Pets and Pet Adoption April 3, 2026

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

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

Pets and Pet Adoption April 3, 2026

“My name is Blue. 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 grey domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…

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Cobb County, Government & Politics April 3, 2026

Powder Springs Housing Development Combines Affordable and Market Homes

The affordable housing non-profit Habitat for Humanity and a veteran local homebuilder are partnering to establish a mixed-use housing development in Powder Springs-It is a project that’s breaking new ground…

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News, Weather April 3, 2026

Georgia Weather Alert: Gusty Winds and Heavy Rain Possible Today

Isolated to scattered showers and storms are expected across north and central Georgia today and tonight, with the greatest coverage in east-central portions of the state. Some storms may produce…

Commissioner Monique Sheffield cuts the ribbon on the Paint Love mural

Community, Giving Back to the Community April 3, 2026

Cobb Collaborative Unveils Paint Love Community Mental Health Mural in Mableton

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about the ribbon-cutting for the Paint Love mural that will be installed at Discovery Park in Mableton: Attendees had a…

Government & Politics, National Government April 3, 2026

Early Voting Ends in Georgia 14th District Runoff Election

By Mark Woolsey Early voting has now ended in the special runoff election to replace former 14th district GOP Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene. The vote across 10 north and northwestern Georgia…

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Community Life, Libraries November 1, 2026