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Government & Politics, National Government February 25, 2026

50 years ago, the Supreme Court broke campaign finance regulation

by John J. Martin, Quinnipiac University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] In 2024, spending on federal elections totaled almost US$15 billion in the United States….

News, Transportation February 25, 2026

Cobb DOT list currently active road and lane closures as of Wednesday, February 25

The following road and lane closures are currently active and listed on the Cobb County DOT website. To expand the map for a particular roadway, click on the legend to…

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Health & Wellness February 24, 2026

Hospitals Fighting Measles Confront a Challenge: Few Doctors Have Seen It Before

This article by Andrew Jones first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Andrew Jones, February 24, 2026 ASHEVILLE, N.C. — At around 2 a.m., 7-year-old twin brothers arrived…

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Health & Wellness February 24, 2026

Lawmakers consider hiking fines for insurers who flaunt Georgia’s mental health parity law

by Alander Rocha, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] February 24, 2026 Georgia officials on both sides of the aisle are proposing legislation…

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Education February 24, 2026

Trump Education Department outsources more responsibilities, continuing proposed wind-down

by Shauneen Miranda, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] February 23, 2026 WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s administration took more steps Monday to…

International February 24, 2026

Violent aftermath of Mexico’s ‘El Mencho’ killing follows pattern of other high-profile cartel hits

by Angélica Durán-Martínez, UMass Lowell, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The death of a major cartel boss in Mexico has unleashed a violent backlash in…

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Business & Economy, Local Business February 24, 2026

Cobb Executive Women calls for nominations for 2026 Woman of Distinction Award

The Cobb Chamber and its Cobb Executive Women distributed the following news release calling for nominations for the 2026 Woman of Distinction Award: Cobb Executive Women, a professional development and leadership…

Health & Wellness February 23, 2026

State Lawmakers Seek Restraints on Wage Garnishment for Medical Debt

This article by Rae Ellen Bichell first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Rae Ellen Bichell, February 20, 2026 Lawmakers in at least eight states this year are…

Crime & Public Safety February 23, 2026

Georgia House passes stripped down ‘Mandi Ballinger Act,’ opting to instead study ‘raise the age’

by Alander Rocha, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] February 23, 2026 The Georgia House on Friday passed a bill to create a…

Environment February 23, 2026

How poisonous mercury can get from coal-fired power plants into fish you eat – EPA just weakened rules meant to lower the risk

by Gabriel Filippelli, Indiana University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] For years, people fishing along the banks of the White River that winds through Indianapolis…

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Crime & Public Safety March 17, 2026

Man charged in March 13 shooting at Texaco on Mableton Parkway

[The Cobb County Courier has a policy of withholding or redacting the name of suspects unless and until the person is convicted in a court of law or enters a…

Health & Wellness March 17, 2026

Is It Worth Your Time and Money To Set Up an HSA?

This article by Blake Farmer, Cara Anthony, and Emily Siner, Nashville Public Radio, first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Blake Farmer, Cara Anthony, and Emily Siner, Nashville…

Government & Politics, State Government March 17, 2026

Georgia House passes bill targeting political spending from ‘hostile’ foreign agents

by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] March 16, 2026 A bill seeking to mandate disclosure of political spending in Georgia…

Health & Wellness March 17, 2026

Federal judge blocks enforcement of Kennedy’s vaccine policies

by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] March 16, 2026 A federal judge in Massachusetts has halted enforcement of several key…

Health & Wellness March 17, 2026

Cancer vaccines could transform treatment and prevention – but misinformation about mRNA vaccines threatens their potential

by Dannell D. Boatman, West Virginia University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Scientists are making rapid progress toward a long-awaited goal that could help to…