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Justice February 12, 2026

Trump administration losing credibility with judges and grand juries – a former federal judge explains why this is ‘remarkable and unprecedented’

by John E. Jones III, Dickinson College, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The word “unprecedented” is getting a workout after a grand jury in Washington…

Psychology February 12, 2026

More than a feeling – thinking about love as a virtue can change how we respond to hate

by Tucker J. Gregor, University of Iowa, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Love and hate seem like obvious opposites. Love, whether romantic or otherwise, involves…

Opinion February 12, 2026

Political Cartoon by Clay Jones

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Psychology February 12, 2026

Hesitation is costly in sports but essential to life – neuroscientists identified its brain circuitry

by Eric Yttri, Carnegie Mellon University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] At the Winter Olympics, skiers, bobsledders, speedskaters and many other athletes all have to…

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Pets and Pet Adoption February 12, 2026

“My name is Liana. Are you here to adopt me?”

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

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Pets and Pet Adoption February 12, 2026

“My name is Marci, and I’m in need of a loving home!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a female merle Catahoula leopard dog. The following information on this potential family…

Opinion February 12, 2026

Bad Romance: Next Generation Online Dating Scams Target Older Generations

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College As we approach Valentine’s Day, it’s important to note that more than ten million Americans may find themselves targeted by…

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Community, Giving Back to the Community February 12, 2026

March gala to support Smyrna Public Safety Foundation

The Smyrna Public Safety Foundation submitted the following news release about its fundraiser gala: Tickets are now on sale for a dinner fundraiser benefiting Smyrna first responders through the Smyrna Public…

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News, Weather February 12, 2026

High Fire Danger Alert Issued for North and Central Georgia for Thursday

High fire danger conditions are expected across north and central Georgia this afternoon into the evening as very low relative humidity and dry fuels combine to elevate the risk of…

Weather February 12, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Thursday, February 12, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Thursday, February 12, 2026, with a high near 60 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…

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