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Government & Politics, National Government February 4, 2026

Federal power meets local resistance in Minneapolis – a case study in how federalism staves off authoritarianism

by Nicholas Jacobs, Colby College; Institute for Humane Studies, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] An unusually large majority of Americans agree that the recent scenes…

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Health & Wellness, Nutrition February 4, 2026

Confused by the new dietary guidelines? Focus on these simple, evidence-based shifts to lower your chronic disease risk

by Michael I Goran, University of Southern California, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The Dietary Guidelines for Americans aim to translate the most up-to-date nutrition…

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Psychology February 4, 2026

Not all mindfulness is the same – here’s why it matters for health and happiness

by Ronald S. Green, Coastal Carolina University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Over the past two decades, the concept of mindfulness has become hugely popular…

Pets and Pet Adoption February 4, 2026

“I’m a cat 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 flame point domestic short hair. The following information on this potential…

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Pets and Pet Adoption February 4, 2026

“My name is Dixie, 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 blonde terrier. The following information on this potential family member is…

Community, Giving Back to the Community February 4, 2026

Caregiving Without Burnout: Free Educational Program in Marietta for Adult Children of Aging Parents

ACAP Cobb & Cherokee submitted the following news release about a free educational program for adult children of aging parents: For many residents in Cobb and Cherokee counties, the “nine-to-five”…

News, Transportation February 4, 2026

Cobb DOT list of road and lane closures as of Wednesday, February 4

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…

Cobb weather March 24: Photo of cloudy skies above a residential street

Weather February 4, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Wednesday, February 4, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, with a high near 53 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly cloudy,…

Government & Politics, Local government February 4, 2026

No Electric Rate Increase for Marietta Power Customers in 2026

Marietta Power announced it will not raise electric rates in 2026, providing continued relief to residential and business customers amid widespread increases by other providers across Georgia. The decision marks…

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Affordable Housing, Real Estate February 4, 2026

Marietta Preserves 208 Affordable Housing Units with Support for Walton Village Renovation

The City of Marietta announced on its website the preservation of 208 affordable multi-family housing units at Walton Village apartments following the city’s endorsement of a successful application for Low-Income…

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes March 29, 2026