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Science & Technology July 31, 2025

Research replication can determine how well science is working – but how do scientists replicate studies?

by Amanda Kay Montoya, University of California, Los Angeles, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Back in high school chemistry, I remember waiting with my bench…

Environment July 31, 2025

US government may be abandoning the global climate fight, but new leaders are filling the void – including China

by Shannon Gibson, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] When President Donald Trump announced in early 2025 that…

Community Life July 31, 2025

Cobb Judges Support “Stuff the Bus” School Supply Drive

According to a news release posted on the Cobb County website, five Cobb County judges joined Channel 2 Action News’ 22nd annual “Stuff the Bus” campaign this week, contributing to…

Libraries July 31, 2025

Gotta Dumpling Up to Catch’em all at West Cobb Regional Library

By Kelly Johnson In addition to D&D, chess, and mahjong events, West Cobb Regional Library showcases cultural diversity on Saturday, August 2nd at 11:00, with a family-friendly cooking class led…

Libraries July 31, 2025

Creative respite and book groups on August schedule for North Cobb Regional Library

By Kelly Johnson North Cobb Regional Library (NCRL) has scheduled events for working adults and parents this August. They can take time (or make time) for themselves to enjoy the…

Weather July 31, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Thursday, July 31, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts partly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Thursday, July 31, 2025, with a high near 92 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

Weather July 31, 2025

Heat advisory issued + scattered storms for metro Atlanta Thursday

The National Weather Service issued another heat advisory for metro Atlanta, Thursday, July 31, as scorching heat continues to grip the region. The advisory remains in effect until 8 p.m….

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Pets and Pet Adoption July 30, 2025

“My name is Lumi, 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 smoky grey/white domestic short hair. The following information on this potential…

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Pets and Pet Adoption July 30, 2025

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

Environment July 30, 2025

One of the biggest microplastic pollution sources isn’t straws or grocery bags – it’s your tires

by Boluwatife S. Olubusoye, University of Mississippi and James V Cizdziel, University of Mississippi, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Every few years, the tires on…

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