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Business & Economy July 16, 2025

Rethinking the MBA: Character as the educational foundation for future business leaders

by Andrew J. Hoffman, University of Michigan, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Programs to help students discern their vocation or calling are gaining prominence in…

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Health & Wellness July 15, 2025

‘The most draconian cuts imaginable’: Health care providers, advocates brace for Medicaid cuts

by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] July 14, 2025 As the dust settles in the wake of President Donald Trump’s…

Juvenile Court July 15, 2025

Cobb Juvenile Court administrator Adophus Graves receives national award

Cobb Juvenile Court Administrator Adophus Graves recently received the Exemplary Leadership in Youth Justice Award from the National Resource Center for the Transformation of Youth Justice, also known as the…

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Youth activities July 14, 2025

Girl Scouts and Carter’s announce new immersive reading program

Girl Scouts and Carter’s Level Up the Typical Summer Book Club Reading Equals Adventure with Plot-Inspired Activities and Experiments for 200+ Area Girls: Cobb and Fulton Top Participating Counties The…

Health & Wellness July 14, 2025

Q&A: Georgia nursing leader on how to educate patients amid information overload

This article by Rebecca Grapevine first appeared in Healthbeat, republished with permission. Rebecca Grapevine, Healthbeat Jul 9, 2025 at 3:25pm EDT Public health, explained: Sign up to receive Healthbeat’s free…

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Weather & Environment July 14, 2025

Why recycling solar panels is harder than you might think − an electrical engineer explains

by Anurag Srivastava, West Virginia University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] It’s hard work soaking up sunlight to generate clean electricity. After about 25 to…

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Weather & Environment July 14, 2025

My city was one of hundreds expecting federal funds to help manage rising heat wave risk – then EPA terminated the grants

by Brian G. Henning, Gonzaga University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] In June 2021, a deadly heat wave pushed temperatures to 109 degrees Fahrenheit (43…

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Health & Wellness July 11, 2025

U.S. measles cases at highest level than any time in the last 30 years

Photos courtesy of Wellstar Health System Wellstar Health System submitted the following article warning of the recent alarming increase in measles cases: Measles cases are increasing in the United States,…

Opinion July 10, 2025

“We have to give Georgia voters something to vote for” — how state senator Jason Esteves hopes to fire up the Peach State’s electorate

By Ciara Essence Whimbush With the Georgia Governor’s election set for November 3, 2026, and a pending date for the primaries, several Democrats have begun to throw their proverbial hats…

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Pets and Pet Adoption May 27, 2026

“My name is Ranger, 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 male tabby domestic medium hair. The following information on this potential family…

Pets and Pet Adoption May 27, 2026

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

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a female tri-color labrador retriever. The following information on this potential family member…

Government & Politics, Local government May 26, 2026

At the Tuesday, May 26 Cobb County Board of Commissioners work session the commissioners heard a presentation on the Economic Development Strategic Plan. The initiative is funded by the American…

Government & Politics, Local government May 26, 2026

Wednesday’s Mableton City Council meeting includes first hearing for FY2027 budget

The Mableton City Council will meet on May 27, 2026 at 6:30 PM at the Riverside EpiCenter, 135 Riverside Pkwy, Mableton, Georgia 30168, preceded by a work session at 5:15….

Health & Wellness May 26, 2026

Cheaper, Alternative Health Plans Are Having a Moment, but Critics Urge Caution

This article by Sarah Kwon first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. May 26, 2026 When Melanie Miller saw that her health insurance premium payment was set to…