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Government & Politics July 6, 2026

Data center fights pit social values, democracy and capitalism against each other

by Lauren Mullenbach, University of Michigan, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Data center projects continue to generate controversy around the country. In part, that’s because…

Government & Politics July 6, 2026

Why Denver stopped treating sidewalk repair as a DIY project – lessons for other cities and homeowners

by Wes Marshall, University of Colorado Denver, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Let’s say you drive over a pothole in front of your house in…

Justice July 6, 2026

Military voters were at the heart of the Supreme Court’s mail‑in ballot decision

by Jamie Rowen, UMass Amherst, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] In Watson v. RNC, decided June 29, 2026, liberal and conservative Supreme Court justices joined…

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes July 6, 2026

How much do you know about the cities in Cobb County? take Part 2 of our quiz and find out

By Larry Felton Johnson Cities within Cobb County perform a number of the functions of government that fall to county government in the unincorporated areas. But how much do you…

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Fuel Cost, Transportation & Development July 6, 2026

Georgia Gas Prices Fall After Independence Day as Lower Oil Costs Ease Pain at the Pump

Georgia motorists are seeing continued relief at the gas pump following the Independence Day holiday, with the statewide average price for regular gasoline declining as lower crude oil prices and…

Weather July 6, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Monday, July 6, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts partly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Monday, July 6, 2026, with a high near 89 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

Detail of Cobb County Police Department STEP Unit vehicle in article about fatal accident on I-75

Crime & Public Safety, Traffic incidents July 6, 2026

Independence Day Motorcycle Crash Claims Life in Cobb County

By Mark Woolsey An Independence Day accident claimed the life of a Cobb County motorcyclist. Cobb County Police say it happened at around 2:20 p.m Saturday afternoon on Church Road at Saddlebrook Creek Drive. The…

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Pets and Pet Adoption July 6, 2026

“My name is Liberty Belle. 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 tan/cream American pit bull terrier. The following information on this potential…

Pets and Pet Adoption July 6, 2026

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

News, Weather July 6, 2026

Georgia Heat Advisory Continues as Heat Index Nears 107 Degrees

Heat Advisory and scattered thunderstorms are expected across north and central Georgia today, with dangerous heat index values reaching up to 107 degrees in parts of east central Georgia. The…

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