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Health & Wellness September 5, 2025

How federal officials talk about health is shifting in troubling ways – and that change makes me worried for my autistic child

by Megan Donelson, University of Dayton, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The Make America Healthy Again movement has generated a lot of discussion about public…

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Science & Technology September 5, 2025

Scientific objectivity is a myth – cultural values and beliefs always influence science and the people who do it

by Sara Giordano, Kennesaw State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Even if you don’t recall many facts from high school biology, you likely remember…

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Government & Politics September 5, 2025

Civil servant exodus: How employees wrestle with whether to stay, speak up or go

by Jaime L. Kucinskas, Hamilton College and Yvonne Zylan, University of Calgary, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] For many Americans, work is not just about…

Religion September 5, 2025

Funeral service of Dr. Nelson Price features personal remembrances

By Mark Woolsey A powerful preacher. A trusted friend. A mentor. A motivator. All of those accomplishments were duly noted during funeral services for Doctor Nelson Lynn Price on Thursday….

Smyrna September 5, 2025

UPDATE Smyrna police and fire investigate fatal apartment blaze

By Mark Woolsey UPDATE: Smyrna police have identified a woman whose body was found inside a burning apartment early Wednesday. Police say they are treating the death of 32-year-old Mary…

Weather September 5, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Friday, September 5, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Friday, September 5, 2025, with a high near 91 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…

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Weather September 5, 2025

Isolated to scattered thunderstorms expected across parts of north and central Georgia Friday

Isolated to scattered thunderstorms are expected across parts of north and central Georgia starting tonight and continuing through Saturday evening, according to the National Weather Service. While widespread severe weather…

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Cobb County Sheriff's Office September 4, 2025

Detainee search at Cobb jail unavailable due to systems maintenance

The Cobb County Sheriff’s Office announced that detainee search is unavailable due to systems maintenance, and that members of the public who need information on a detainee should phone (770)…

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Pets and Pet Adoption September 4, 2025

“My name is Zeus. 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 male apricot/white shepherd. The following information on this potential family member is…

Pets and Pet Adoption September 4, 2025

“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 white domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…

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