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Environment June 17, 2026

The US is seeing stronger storms, so why are droughts getting worse?

by David Boutt, UMass Amherst, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] About two-thirds of the U.S. is in some stage of drought in late spring 2026,…

Science & Technology June 17, 2026

Building data centers in space is an intriguing idea on paper, but major engineering challenges must be solved

by Sven Bilén, Penn State and Wangda Zuo, Penn State, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Imagine if one company could become the railroad, electric utility…

Economy June 17, 2026

Soaring US beef prices likely to rise further thanks to trade tensions and disease outbreaks

by Andrew Muhammad, University of Tennessee and Charles Martinez, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] It’s summer grilling season, but for many Americans, surging prices mean…

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Weather June 17, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Wednesday, June 17, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, with a high near 86 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

Pets and Pet Adoption June 17, 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 female ginger tabby domestic short hair. The following information on this potential…

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes June 17, 2026

How much do you know about notable people buried in Cobb County? Take the quiz and find out

By Larry Felton Johnson [This is an evergreen quiz. We run it every couple of months, and often edit it to change out some of the questions] I’ve had an…

Cemeteries, Community June 17, 2026

Outlaws and a Comedian in a cemetery by the Chattahoochee

[Editor’s note: This is an evergreen article I frequently resurrect and rework as our readership increases, because the Bagby brothers were a fascinating throwback to Depression-era roving bandits, and they…

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Business & Economy, Local Business June 17, 2026

Cobb Chamber to Host 2026 Economic Development Summit Focused on International Business, Workforce Development

According to its press release. the Cobb Chamber will host its 2026 Economic Development Summit on Aug. 26 at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, bringing together business leaders, educators,…

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Government & Politics, State Government June 17, 2026

Rundown of top Georgia state-wide primary runoff results

By Mark Woolsey Georgia voters cast their ballots in a runoff election Tuesday, with the matchups for the November general now clear. In the GOP race for a national post,…

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News, Weather June 17, 2026

Flood watch in effect for much of Georgia from Thursday morning through late Friday night

A Flood Watch has been issued for much of north, central and west-central Georgia from Thursday morning through late Friday night as multiple rounds of heavy rainfall are expected across…

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes August 2, 2026