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Environment August 12, 2026

Green roofs can help cool cities in the summer heat, but building them is only the first step – many don’t survive

by Taylor Wishart, University of Tennessee, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] As summer temperatures soar across the United States and Europe, cities are being forced…

Curious Kids August 12, 2026

How do computers talk with voices that sound like people?

by Tam Nguyen, University of Dayton, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a…

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Health & Wellness August 12, 2026

Cyclospora spreads through human waste – so how did it get on food?

by Joan Rose, Michigan State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The nationwide cyclospora outbreak is very likely a result of sewage contamination in the…

News, Transportation August 12, 2026

Where is road work going on in Cobb County this week?

Cobb County road closures August 12, 2026 The following road and lane closures are currently active and listed on the Cobb County DOT website. To expand the map for a…

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes August 12, 2026

How much do you know about the Town Center Community? Part 2

The Town Center area of Cobb County is a major cultural and economic engine, including a university, an airport, a multi-use trail, and several major highways. The quiz below (with…

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Pets and Pet Adoption August 12, 2026

“I’m a doggy in need of a permanent loving home!”

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

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Pets and Pet Adoption August 12, 2026

“My name is Moechi, 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 white/brown tabby domestic short hair. The following information on this potential…

Weather August 12, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Wednesday, August 12, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, with a high near 91 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

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News, Weather August 12, 2026

Georgia Faces Risk of Severe Thunderstorms Wednesday

Isolated to scattered thunderstorms could bring severe weather to north and central Georgia Wednesday afternoon and evening, with strong gusty winds, small hail, frequent lightning and heavy rainfall among the…

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Government & Politics August 12, 2026

Registering to Vote in Georgia: Everything You Need to Know

Second in the League of Women Voters of Georgia’s “How Georgia Votes” series MARIETTA, GA, August 10, 2026 — Every Georgia election begins the same way, with a voter registration…

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Pets and Pet Adoption September 11, 2026