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Government & Politics, National Government July 29, 2026

Special election to fill late Georgia congressman’s seat advances to an August runoff

by Alander Rocha, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] July 28, 2026 Marcye Scott, the daughter of the late Congressman David Scott, fell…

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History July 29, 2026

Muslims were part of America’s story long before the republic began

by Iqbal Akhtar, Florida International University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] In the 1520s and 1530s, a man named Esteban de Dorantes, known as Estevanico,…

Government & Politics, National Government July 29, 2026

Mail‑in voting: Trump administration appeals to Supreme Court to revive executive order setting limits, rejected by lower courts

by John E. Jones III, Dickinson College, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] John Jones knows about voter suppression. Currently the president of Dickinson College, Jones…

Education July 29, 2026

Play is essential for young children, including when it comes to their learning

by Kelley Mayer White, College of Charleston, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Prioritizing play offers a variety of benefits for children, from helping them grow…

Community Life, Libraries July 29, 2026

West Cobb Regional Library Features The Basics Storytime for Pre-schoolers

With elementary, middle, and high school kids returning to classrooms on August 3rd, library schedules generally “return to normal”, to which the first month of the school year is a…

News, Transportation July 29, 2026

Current Cobb DOT road work as of Wednesday, July 29

Cobb County road closures July 29 2026 The following road and lane closures are currently active and listed on the Cobb County DOT website. To expand the map for a…

Music July 29, 2026

Kennesaw’s Pigs & Peaches BBQ Festival announces Chayce Beckham, Tigirlily Gold as 2026 headliners

The City of Kennesaw announced that platinum-selling country artist Chayce Beckham will headline the 2026 Pigs & Peaches BBQ Festival as the City of Kennesaw and Kennesaw Parks & Recreation…

Weather July 29, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Wednesday, July 29, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, with a high near 91 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes July 29, 2026

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

By Larry Felton Johnson The Cobb County Public Library is a fantastic resource for residents. Although book checkout is still an important part of its mission, modern libraries are so…

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Community Life, Libraries July 28, 2026

South Cobb Regional Library Hosts New Friends and Leadership

By Kelly Johnson With children returning to school on August 3rd, South Cobb Regional Library has on its August schedule a couple of community building events. The first, among other…

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