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Health & Wellness July 8, 2026

Ivermectin isn’t a cancer miracle drug, but influencers claim otherwise – here’s how to avoid sprinting past scientific evidence

by Dannell D. Boatman, West Virginia University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Though researchers have been studying the animal deworming drug ivermectin for decades, there…

Environment July 8, 2026

Fertilizers carry a hidden cost for soil’s crucial microbes – using less as prices rise might pay off for farms in unexpected ways

by Esther Ndumi Ngumbi, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Across North America, in places such as Illinois, Iowa and Texas, farmers…

Economy July 8, 2026

Florida’s proposed property tax cuts rely on a population boom that has slowed dramatically

by Matt Brooks, Florida State University and Karin Brewster, Florida State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] From 2020 to 2024, Florida’s population grew by…

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Government & Politics, Local government July 8, 2026

Marietta schedules tax increase public hearings

The City of Marietta posted the following announcement to the city’s website: The City of Marietta today announces that for the 25th year in a row, it will not increase…

Pets and Pet Adoption July 8, 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 tan shepherd. The following information on this potential family member is…

Pets and Pet Adoption July 8, 2026

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

The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a male grey/white domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…

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Health & Wellness July 8, 2026

ACAP Cobb & Cherokee to Host Free Dementia Caregiving Program for Family Caregivers in Marietta

Family caregivers seeking practical guidance on caring for loved ones with dementia will have an opportunity to learn from a local expert during a free educational program hosted by ACAP…

News, Transportation July 8, 2026

Current Cobb DOT road work as of Wednesday, July 8

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

Weather July 8, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Wednesday, July 8, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Wednesday, July, 8, 2026, with a high near 92 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly clear,…

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes July 8, 2026

How much do you know about the transportation system in Cobb County? take Part 1 of our quiz and find out

By Larry Felton Johnson A smoothly running transportation system is necessary for a good quality of life in a populous county, an in a county as large as Cobb, well-maintained…

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From the Editor July 11, 2026