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Opinion August 18, 2026

Bookman: In a twist fit for a Greek epic, Jones could be Jackson’s Achilles heel

by Jay Bookman, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] August 18, 2026 In much of “The Iliad” – the ancient Greek “prequel” to…

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Economy August 18, 2026

Concierges, adjunct professors, potato chip tasters: US employers are relying more and more on ‘disposable’ workers

by Paul Osterman, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] When I leave my Boston condo every day, I say good morning…

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Energy August 18, 2026

As oil profits skyrocket, calls for windfall taxes rise

by Tibor Besedeš, Georgia Institute of Technology, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] When Chevron reported its highest quarterly profit in six years on July 31,…

Economy August 18, 2026

Trump’s ‘forever’ tariffs are kicking in for the long haul – and US consumers are footing the bill

by Kent Jones, Babson College, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] President Donald Trump’s tariff announcements no longer cause the market gyrations that they did in…

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Pets and Pet Adoption August 18, 2026

“My name is Enyo, 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 female tri-color hound. The following information on this potential family member is…

Pets and Pet Adoption August 18, 2026

“My name is Cricket. 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 female black/white domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes August 18, 2026

How much do you know about nonprofits in Cobb County (Part 2)? take the quiz and find out

By Larry Felton Johnson Cobb County has a vibrant network of charitable and nonprofit organizations to serve those in need, from food distribution, to housing support, to counseling and mental…

Weather August 18, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Tuesday, August 18, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts partly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, with a high near 93 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

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News, Weather August 18, 2026

Heat Advisory Warns of Heat Indices Up to 109 in Georgia Tuesday

A Heat Advisory remains in effect for portions of central Georgia until 8 p.m. Tuesday, with heat indices up to 109 degrees possible. Residents across north and central Georgia should…

Education, News August 18, 2026

Donation controversy puts spotlight on race for Cobb school board Post 4

By Rebecca Gaunt Photo above: Micheal Garza Post 4 on the Cobb County Board of Education is up for grabs again, and with it, partisan control of the board, which…

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Government & Politics September 11, 2026