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News, Weather September 5, 2026

Cobb County Faces Dangerous Heat, Severe Storm Threat Saturday

A Hazardous Weather Outlook for north and central Georgia warns of dangerous heat and the potential for strong to severe thunderstorms Saturday. Heat index values are expected to top 100…

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News, Weather September 5, 2026

Georgia Heat Advisory Warns of Heat Index Up to 107

A Heat Advisory remains in effect across much of north and central Georgia until 8 p.m. Saturday, with heat index values reaching as high as 107 degrees. The National Weather…

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Government & Politics September 4, 2026

Lawmakers consider how to protect voting access for people with disabilities, non-English speakers

by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] September 3, 2026 Accessibility advocates are urging state leaders to prioritize access for voters…

Government & Politics September 4, 2026

Election experts see few legal options for Trump to meddle with polling places

by Jennifer Shutt, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] September 3, 2026 WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said earlier this year he’d “do…

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Science & Technology September 4, 2026

The importance of teaching students what AI can’t do

by Billy J. Stratton, University of Denver, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] It’s disconcerting to envision human thought becoming redundant or deemed inferior due to…

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Government & Politics September 4, 2026

How students at Colorado State helped teach their community to stop talking past each other and manage complex problems

by Martin Carcasson, Colorado State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] On a Thursday evening in Fort Collins, Colorado, community members gathered around tables to…

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Health & Wellness September 4, 2026

‘Mad honey’ that can stop your heart is now being sold online worldwide

by Prayan Pokharel, University of Hohenheim, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] A few months ago, a friend of mine told me that his father-in-law had…

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Pets and Pet Adoption September 4, 2026

“My name is Vince, 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 brown/white American pit bull terrier. The following information on this potential…

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Pets and Pet Adoption September 4, 2026

“My name is Jinx. Are you here to adopt me?”

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

Opinion September 4, 2026

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Transportation & Development September 11, 2026

Trump pulled the plug on EVs. Georgia EV makers are adapting and forging ahead

by Emily Jones, WABE/Grist, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] September 10, 2026 This coverage is made possible through a partnership between WABE…

Health & Wellness September 11, 2026

Readers Wrestle With Healthcare Inequalities and Want a Word With Congress

This article first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Sep 11, 2026 Letters to the Editor is a periodic feature. We welcome all comments and will publish a selection. We edit…

Government & Politics September 11, 2026

Georgia governor candidates target cost of living, but details remain murky

by Alander Rocha, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] September 11, 2026 The two competing candidates for Georgia governor are both focusing on…

Health & Wellness September 11, 2026

Huachuma, the Andean psychedelic cactus, is drawing Western seekers and raising ethical questions

by Pardis Mahdavi, University of California, Berkeley, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] For at least two decades, thousands of Americans have been going to Peru,…

Environment September 11, 2026

To control weeds in your garden, late summer and early fall is the best time to make a difference

by Manjot Kaur Sidhu, University of Maine, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] As late summer fades into early autumn, garden care shifts from active harvesting…