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The "Star of Life" symbol represents medicine and health care. Three rectangles are arranged in a radial pattern to form a sort of abstract star shape, with a snake coiled around a staff superimposed on the center.

Health & Wellness November 26, 2025

Georgia tax credit program helps stabilize finances of rural hospitals, though challenges remain

by Alander Rocha, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] November 25, 2025 A nearly decade-old tax credit program has directed hundreds of millions…

A ginger tabby/white loafed inside a cage

Pets and Pet Adoption November 26, 2025

“My name is Butterscotch, 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 male ginger tabby/white domestic short hair. The following information on this potential…

A black/white labrador retriever with a dark pink scarf

Pets and Pet Adoption November 26, 2025

“My name is Deedee. 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 labrador retriever. The following information on this potential family member…

Justice November 26, 2025

Pentagon investigation of Sen. Mark Kelly revives Cold War persecution of Americans with supposedly disloyal views

by Gregory A. Daddis, Texas A&M University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] In an unprecedented step, the Department of Defense announced online on Nov. 24,…

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Psychology November 26, 2025

Writing builds resilience by changing your brain, helping you face everyday challenges

by Emily Ronay Johnston, University of California, Merced, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Ordinary and universal, the act of writing changes the brain. From dashing…

A diagram of a microchip with the letters "AI" in the center

Science & Technology November 26, 2025

The ChatGPT effect: In 3 years the AI chatbot has changed the way people look things up

by Deborah Lee, Mississippi State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Three years ago, if someone needed to fix a leaky faucet or understand inflation,…

Michael Paris hold award, flanked by Chamber and East Cobb council officials

Business & Economy November 26, 2025

East Cobb Area Council selects Michael Paris as its East Cobb Citizen of the Year

Photo above: Michael Paris, flanked by Chamber and East Cobb council officials, holds the award. Photo courtesy of Cobb Chamber The East Cobb Area Council of the Cobb Chamber chose…

Business & Economy November 26, 2025

Three South Cobb mayors to speak at South Cobb Area Council’s final meeting of the year

The South Cobb Area Council of the Cobb Chamber will host the three mayors who lead cities in South Cobb: Austell Mayor Ollie Clemons, Mableton Mayor Michael Owens, and Powder…

Drawing of a large red ribbon decorated with Christmas lights in front of a pine limb also with lights

Libraries November 26, 2025

South Cobb Regional Library gives the gift of creativity in its December line-up

By Kelly Johnson South Cobb Regional Library has on its December schedule a creative itinerary, with its Hand Made for the Holidays leading off the month on Tuesday, December 2nd…

Lane closures and road work November 26, 2025

Cobb DOT road and lane closures as of Wednesday, November 26, 2025

The following road and lane closures, currently active, are listed on the Cobb County DOT website. To expand the map for a particular roadway, click on the legend to the…

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History November 29, 2025

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