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Environment July 27, 2026

It’s getting hotter in classrooms and on playgrounds – schools aren’t ready to handle extreme temperatures

by Allison Poulos, Arizona State University and Jennifer Vanos, Arizona State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] As temperatures in Phoenix soared to 117 degrees…

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Health & Wellness July 27, 2026

How vaccine skeptics use storytelling effectively to create powerful but medically inaccurate messaging

by Katherine Shwetz, Rice University; University of Toronto, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] As long as there have been vaccines, there have been people who…

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes July 27, 2026

How much do you know about Business in Cobb County (Part 2)? take the quiz and find out

By Larry Felton Johnson Cobb County has a vibrant business community, and we have quite a few national, international, and local headquarters here. Here’s Part 2 of what will be…

Government & Politics, Local government July 27, 2026

Kennesaw city manager to retire; interim manager appointed

PHOTO ABOVE: Marty Hughes, courtesy of the City of Kennesaw By Rebecca Gaunt Kennesaw city manager Jeff Drobney will retire at the end of September after more than 25 years…

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Pets and Pet Adoption July 27, 2026

“My name is Archie, 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 male brindle/white American pit bull terrier. The following information on this potential…

Pets and Pet Adoption July 27, 2026

“I’m a kitty 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 female black domestic medium hair. The following information on this potential family…

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Fuel Cost, Transportation & Development July 27, 2026

Georgia Gas Prices Jump 15 Cents as Rising Oil Costs Push Pump Prices Higher

Georgia drivers are paying significantly more at the pump this week as higher crude oil prices continue to drive gasoline costs upward amid ongoing unrest in the Middle East. According…

Weather July 27, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Monday, July 27, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts partly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Monday, July 27, 2026, with a high near 91 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

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News, Weather July 27, 2026

Cobb County Among Areas Facing Severe Storm Risk and Dangerous Heat

A cluster of thunderstorms is expected to move across north and central Georgia late tonight through Monday, bringing the potential for strong to severe storms capable of damaging wind gusts,…

Opioid Settlement Money Is Reaching Cobb County, But Families Still Face the Hardest Step

Photo by Kattie Brittel – free licence SPONSORED CONTENT This article is sponsored by Modern Recovery Services. It was produced on behalf of the sponsor and does not represent independent…

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