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History, Railroads February 17, 2026

1837: Report to the Governor of Georgia on plans for Western & Atlantic Railroad

[This is an evergreen article that we schedule for updating, improving and republishing periodically. It originally appeared on July 5, 2025] The origins of metro Atlanta, in particular the cities…

The "Star of Life" symbol represents medicine and health care. Three rectangles are arranged in a radial pattern to form a sort of abstract star shape, with a snake coiled around a staff superimposed on the center.

Health & Wellness February 17, 2026

Trump Required Hospitals To Post Their Prices for Patients. Mostly It’s the Industry Using the Data.

This article by Darius Tahir first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Darius Tahir February 17, 2026 Republicans think patients should be shopping for better health care prices….

Crime & Public Safety February 17, 2026

Chatham County teacher killed in crash by suspect fleeing ICE

by Margaret Coker, The Current, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] February 17, 2026 A Chatham County elementary school teacher en route to…

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Government & Politics, National Government February 17, 2026

The race is on to replace former Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene in northwest Georgia district

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] February 17, 2026 Early voting began Monday in the race for Georgia’s 14th Congressional…

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Economy February 17, 2026

Will a ‘Trump slump’ continue to hit US tourism in 2026 − and even keep World Cup fans away?

by Frédéric Dimanche, Toronto Metropolitan University and Kelley A. McClinchey, Wilfrid Laurier University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] With an upcoming FIFA World Cup being…

Medical symbolic staff with serpents and wings

Health & Wellness February 17, 2026

Colorectal cancer is increasing among young people, as James Van Der Beek’s death reminds us – cancer experts explain ways to decrease your risk

by Christopher Lieu, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus and Andrea Dwyer, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] An increasing…

Justice February 17, 2026

How Jesse Jackson was shaped by Southern segregation − and went on to reshape American political life

by Gibbs Knotts, Coastal Carolina University and Christopher A. Cooper, Western Carolina University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Holding hands with other prominent Black leaders,…

4847 Lakewood Drive NW in the North Cobb High School attendance zone, highest December 2025 home sale at $683,000 (Cobb County Tax Assessor photo)

Home sale prices, Real Estate February 17, 2026

See Every December 2025 Home Sale in the North Cobb High School Area

These prices for December 2025 home sales in the North Cobb High School attendance zone are from the Cobb County Tax Assessor’s site. For an explanation of why we sort…

4966 Aviary Drive in the Allatoona High School attendance zone, highest December 2025 home sale at $1,125,000 (Cobb County Tax Assessor photo)

Home sale prices, Real Estate February 17, 2026

See Every December 2025 Home Sale in the Allatoona High School Area

These prices for December 2025 home sales in the Allatoona High School attendance zone are from the Cobb County Tax Assessor’s site. For an explanation of why we sort home…

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Community February 17, 2026

Kennesaw Touch-A-Truck Returns to Adams Park on March 7

The City of Kennesaw distributed the following press release about the popular Touch-A-Truck event coming up in March: The City of Kennesaw’s Parks & Recreation, Public Works and Police departments…

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Government & Politics, Local government April 21, 2026