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Georgia State Capitol on mostly sunny day

Government & Politics, State Government June 12, 2026

Georgia lawmakers plan to redraw district lines, even as dispute over current maps remains unsettled

by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] June 12, 2026 Georgia is just days away from the start of another special…

Sports June 12, 2026

How the US finally fell in love with soccer

by Gemma Ware, The Conversation, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] When Roberto Baggio missed a penalty in the 1994 Fifa World Cup final at the…

Justice June 12, 2026

The Constitution promises an interpreter for fair trials – US courts often can’t deliver

by Carol Rose Little, University of Oklahoma, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] In northern Oregon, just before dawn in October 2025, Immigration and Customs Enforcement…

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes June 12, 2026

How Much Do You Know About the City of Smyrna? Take This Local Quiz

The City of Smyrna is one of the largest and most economically vibrant cities in Cobb County. But how much do you know about it? We’ve posted a quiz to…

A crowd gathers under a big tent on Smyrna Village Green to watch Mexico's 2=0 victory over South Africa in the first World Cup game

From the Editor June 12, 2026

Village Green in Smyrna hosts viewing for yesterday’s first World Cup Game

By Larry Felton Johnson Despite yesterday’s substantial heat a crowd gathered at Smyrna’s Village Green to watch the World Cup soccer match between Mexico and South Africa. Smyrna filled their…

Weather June 12, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Friday, June 12, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Friday, June 12, 2026, with a high near 92 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

Uncategorized June 12, 2026

The World Cup Comes To Atlanta: Can You Afford A Game?

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Eight World Cup FIFA Games are coming to Atlanta, Georgia, Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Can you afford a game ticket? This article…

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Opinion June 12, 2026

Southern Baptist Leaders And A Rising Number of Americans Reject Female Leaders

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College The Southern Baptist Convention made national news when their delegates voted overwhelmingly to punish Southern Baptist Churches that have women…

News, Weather June 12, 2026

Marginal risk of severe thunderstorms and flash floods in metro Atlanta region

North and central Georgia face a Marginal Risk for severe thunderstorms and flash flooding Friday afternoon and evening, with damaging wind gusts, heavy rainfall and isolated flash flooding possible across…

Pets and Pet Adoption June 12, 2026

“My name is Monica, and I’m in need of a loving home!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a female tabby/white domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…

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Health & Wellness June 18, 2026

Arrests of Immigrant Parents Create Mental Health Crisis for Children

This article by Claudia Boyd-Barrett first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Jun 18, 2026 LOS ANGELES — Damian Zermeño, 15, sensed something was wrong the moment he…

Government & Politics, State Government June 18, 2026

Democrat wins Gwinnett County-based state Senate special election after close call

by Jill Nolin, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] June 17, 2026 Democrats pulled off a win in a special election to fill…

Government & Politics, State Government June 18, 2026

Georgia’s runoffs are over. Here are the candidates who are advancing to November’s election.

by Ellie Fivas, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] June 18, 2026 As Georgians headed to the polls on Tuesday, voters were doing…

Energy June 18, 2026

Energy costs are high and unaffordable – what utilities, governments, communities and you can do to help save consumers money

by Sanya Carley, University of Pennsylvania; Alexandra Klass, University of Michigan; Alison L. Knasin, University of Pennsylvania; David Konisky, Indiana University, and Shelley Welton, University of Pennsylvania, [This article first…

Environment June 18, 2026

Heat waves increase wildfire risk – a new study explains how much, and it’s not a small number

by Dmitri Kalashnikov, University of California, Merced; Cong Yin, University of California, Merced; Madhulika Gurazada, University of California, Merced, and Mukesh Kumar, University of California, Merced, [This article first appeared…