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News, Transportation June 6, 2026

This week’s schedule of lane closures for the ongoing $1.2 billion I-285 and I-20 West Interchange project in Cobb and Fulton

The Georgia Department of Transportation released the following updated schedule of lane closures for I-285 and I-20 for the estimated $1.2 billion I-285/I-20 West Interchange project. This week’s updated schedule…

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes June 6, 2026

How closely have you followed Cobb County news over the past week? Take the quiz and find out!

Weekly Cobb County News Quiz A lot of things happen in a county of over 793,000 residents, the third largest county in the state of Georgia. This weekly quiz is…

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Business & Economy June 5, 2026

Wellstar to Acquire Mountain Lakes Medical Center in Rabun County

Wellstar Health System announced it is acquiring Mountain Lakes Medical Center, a northeast Georgia hospital. The organizations say will strengthen healthcare access, expand clinical resources and preserve local care for…

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Health & Wellness June 5, 2026

Upcoming Billing Change Could Make Pregnancy Pricier

This article by Michelle Andrews first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Jun 5, 2026 Having a baby in the United States is about to get more complicated….

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Government & Politics, National Government June 5, 2026

Republicans push $70B for immigration enforcement through US Senate, with no limits on ICE

by Jennifer Shutt, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] June 5, 2026 WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate approved a nearly $70 billion package…

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Government & Politics, State Government June 5, 2026

State Election Board passes resolution allowing counties to switch to hand-marked ballots

by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] June 4, 2026 Georgia’s State Election Board has advanced a resolution seeking to implement…

Sports June 5, 2026

As an American, should you feel guilty about rooting against the US in the World Cup?

by Adam Kadlac, Wake Forest University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The 2026 World Cup promises to be the planet’s most-watched sporting event. It’s also…

Science & Technology June 5, 2026

Methane rocket fuel is easier to handle and convenient but, as Blue Origin saw, it can be very explosive

by Ryan C. Fortenberry, University of Mississippi, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Going straight up is hard. It takes a lot of energy. For those…

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Environment June 5, 2026

Wildfires are reversing America’s progress on ozone pollution, the main ingredient in smog

by Weizhi Deng, University of Iowa; Jun Wang, University of Iowa, and Meng Zhou, University of Maryland, Baltimore County, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] For…

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Community, Giving Back to the Community June 5, 2026

The Center for Family Resources’ 2025 Annual Report Highlights the Building Blocks of Family Stability

The Center for Family Resources distributed the following report on its 2025 Annual Report: For 66 years, The Center for Family Resources (CFR) has helped children and families build stronger,…

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes August 2, 2026