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Georgia State Capitol on mostly sunny day

Government & Politics, State Government February 13, 2026

Senate Republicans sign off on cuts to Georgia’s income tax rate while ending some corporate perks

by Alander Rocha, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] February 12, 2026 Senate Republicans passed a proposal Thursday to reduce the state’s income…

drawing of oil drilling and processing machinery

Environment February 13, 2026

Trump’s EPA decides climate change doesn’t endanger public health – the evidence says otherwise

by Jonathan Levy, Boston University; Howard Frumkin, University of Washington; Jonathan Patz, University of Wisconsin-Madison, and Vijay Limaye, University of Wisconsin-Madison, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with…

Medical symbolic staff with serpents and wings

Health & Wellness February 13, 2026

FDA rejects Moderna’s mRNA flu vaccine application – for reasons with no basis in the law

by Ana Santos Rutschman, Villanova University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The Food and Drug Administration has refused to review an application from the biotech…

Government & Politics, National Government February 13, 2026

Counter-drone technologies are evolving – but there’s no surefire way to defend against drone attacks

by Jamey Jacob, Oklahoma State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] When the Federal Aviation Administration closed the airport in El Paso, Texas, and the…

Sign in front of Cobb & Douglas Public Health on County Services Parkway in article about Cobb & Douglas Public Health hiring

Health & Wellness February 13, 2026

Cobb & Douglas Public Health Honored with Budget Presentation Award for FY2026

Cobb & Douglas Public Health distributed the following announcement: Cobb & Douglas Public Health (CDPH) has received the Government Finance Officers Association’s (GFOA) Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its FY2026…

Group photo of Keep Smyrna Beautiful volunteers with bags of litter picked up

Community, Giving Back to the Community February 13, 2026

Document shredding, tree planting and garden tour upcoming with Keep Smyrna Beautiful

Keep Smyrna Beautiful provided the following updates on its activities: Arbor Day Tree Planting Keep Smyrna Beautiful will host a ceremonial tree planting to celebrate Arbor Day on Friday, February 20, 2026, from noon to 12:30pm…

sign with American flag stating "Vote Here"

Elections, Government & Politics February 13, 2026

Cobb County Elections Seeks Community Partners to Host Polling Locations

Cobb County government distributed the following announcement about its need for community partners to host polling locations: Cobb County Elections & Registration is seeking community partners to help serve voters…

Color drawing of flames engulfing a forest representing high fire danger

News, Weather February 13, 2026

It’s Friday the 13th, and Georgia is under a high fire danger alert

Dry conditions and low humidity have prompted a fire danger statement across north and central Georgia today, with officials warning that wildfires could spread rapidly. Looking ahead, a strong weekend…

Weather February 13, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Friday, February 13, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Friday, February 13, 2026, with a high near 60 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…

Health & Wellness February 12, 2026

Louisville Found PFAS in Drinking Water. The Trump Administration Wouldn’t Require Any Action.

This article by Morgan Watkins, Louisville Public Media, first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Morgan Watkins, Louisville Public Media February 12, 2026 Every day, the Ohio River…

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Health & Wellness April 21, 2026

Real Estate Investors Profit From Long-Term Care While Residents Languish

This article by Jordan Rau first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Jordan Rau, April 21, 2026 By the time she was hospitalized in 2020, Pearlene Darby, a…

Government & Politics, State Government April 21, 2026

Judge clears Fitz Johnson to remain on ballot in Georgia residency dispute

by Alander Rocha, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] April 20, 2026 A Georgia administrative law judge ruled Friday that Republican Public Service…

Health & Wellness April 21, 2026

Georgia’s ACA enrollment plunges, raising concerns for rural hospitals

by Ariel Hart, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] April 20, 2026 More than half a million Georgians have dropped health insurance coverage…

Education April 21, 2026

Schools are supposed to limit using restraint and seclusion to discipline kids – but parents I spoke with say the practice is wildly misused

by Charles Bell, Illinois State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] “Jessica,” the adoptive mother of a third grade student, was shocked when she discovered…

Environment April 21, 2026

Don’t just plant trees, plant forests to restore biodiversity for the future

by John Parker, Smithsonian Institution and Justin Nowakowski, Smithsonian Institution, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Around the world, people plan to plant more than 1…