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Weather September 8, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Tuesday, September 8, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, with a high near 89 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly clear,…

Community, Giving Back to the Community September 8, 2026

Lions Club Volunteers Join AFLAC Kickoff Classic Fan Fest

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about the AFLAC Kickoff Classic College Football Game: Lions’ volunteers from many of the local clubs came down to help…

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Labor September 7, 2026

Labor unions are growing, but where depends on state politics

by Kevin Hardy, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] September 7, 2026 Labor union membership continues to climb in the United States, though…

Labor September 7, 2026

Report: Georgia continues to rank near the bottom of nation on worker’s rights

by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] September 7, 2026 Georgia has made modest gains, but remains one of the worst…

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Economy September 7, 2026

Taxpayers don’t want to pay for new NFL stadiums – so why did politicians approve billions in subsidies to fund six new ones?

by J.C. Bradbury, Kennesaw State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] When the Buffalo Bills play their 2026 season home opener in the newly built…

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes September 7, 2026

The Conversation U.S. weekly news quiz

by Fritz Holznagel, The Conversation, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] We hope you’ve enjoyed this quiz from our quizmaster, Fritz Holznagel, a past winner of…

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Immigration September 7, 2026

What comes next for the 1 million people who have lost – or will soon lose – Temporary Protected Status

by Jean Lantz Reisz, University of Southern California, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] At the beginning of President Donald Trump’s second term, 1.3 million individuals…

Opinion September 7, 2026

Political Cartoon by Clay Jones

Group shot of people involved in the Buckner Road cleanup

Community, Giving Back to the Community September 7, 2026

Mableton Volunteers Clean Up Litter Along Buckner Road

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about a litter cleanup along Buckner Road. Thank you, Patty Rech and the Vinings Cove Homeowners, for removing about a…

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Fuel Cost, Transportation & Development September 7, 2026

Georgia gas prices rise to $3.89 for Labor Day weekend

Georgia gas prices climbed to an average of $3.89 per gallon of regular unleaded gasoline as Labor Day travel demand and elevated crude oil prices put additional pressure on drivers’…

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Pets and Pet Adoption October 29, 2026