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Five people doing exercise, walking running and calesthenics

Health & Wellness May 7, 2026

You know exercise is good for you – so why is it so hard to put it into practice?

by Laura Baehr, Drexel University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Physical activity is one of the most powerful health tools people have to improve mood,…

Drawing of an outline of Nepal's map superimposed on a Buddhist temple

International May 7, 2026

Cheers! Welcome to the Nepalese village where everybody knows how to distill

by Geoff Childs, Washington University in St. Louis, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Imagine a place where every home has paraphernalia for distilling spirits, where…

A cluster of headstones in Collins Springs Cemetery

Community Life May 7, 2026

A walk through Collins Springs Cemetery near Smyrna

By Larry Felton Johnson [This evergreen article was originally an installment in the series “Accidentally car-free“. I’ve updated the article.] A truth I learned a long time ago, and that…

Poster for the "Design the Season" art contest described in the article

Community Life, Libraries May 7, 2026

Cobb County Public Library Launches “Design the Season” art contest

Cobb County Public Library distributed the following public information release about the “Design the Season” art contest: Get your sketchbooks ready and your creativity flowing! Cobb County Public Library (CCPL)…

Welcome to Cobb County brick sign at Henderson Road on Veterans Memorial

Community, Things to Do May 7, 2026

Things to do this weekend in Cobb County: Friday May 8 to Sunday, May 10

Here is a list of a few things to do in Cobb County this weekend: Friday, May 8, 2026 to Sunday, May 10, 2026. Be sure to check the information…

A tortoiseshell cat lying with a cloth underneath

Pets and Pet Adoption May 7, 2026

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

A black/white pointer in barking position

Pets and Pet Adoption May 7, 2026

“My name is Mel. 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 female black/white pointer. The following information on this potential family member is…

Cobb weather May 7: Photo of cloudy skies above a residential street

Weather May 7, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Thursday, May 7, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Thursday, May 7, 2026, with a high near 72 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…

Cobb County Explained, Growth & Development May 7, 2026

Cobb County Zoning: A Quiz

Zoning is a critical part of quality of life in Cobb County and its cities. Zoning decisions affect neighborhood character, traffic, school crowding and property values. They determine whether a…

A color drawing of a house, car, and tree partially submerged in a flood

News, Weather May 7, 2026

Flood Watch Remains in Effect for Cobb County Thursday Morning

Showers and thunderstorms will continue across north and central Georgia through this morning, bringing the risk of heavy rain, lightning, gusty winds, and localized flooding. A few storms across central…

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News, Weather May 9, 2026