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Education July 1, 2026

College is unaffordable for many Americans – but don’t just blame rising tuition

by Thomas Adam, University of Arkansas, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] As more Americans consider whether a college degree is worth it, the rising cost…

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Justice July 1, 2026

In rebuke to Trump, Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, emphasizing the promise of equality in the Declaration of Independence

by Morgan Marietta, University of Tennessee, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The Supreme Court on June 30, 2026, declared that universal birthright citizenship is protected…

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes July 1, 2026

How much do you know about law enforcement agencies in Cobb County? take Part 1 of our quiz and find out

By Larry Felton Johnson Public safety is one of the most important functions of local government. Cobb County has multiple city police, a county police department, a sheriff’s department, and…

Science & Technology June 30, 2026

Quantum sensors could spot hidden damage in the thousands of US bridges rated ‘structurally deficient’

by Alex Krasnok, Florida International University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Every bridge has parts that drivers never see: steel buried in concrete, welds tucked under…

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Government & Politics, State Government June 29, 2026

Bottoms wants Georgia to meet its universal pre-K pledge. It’s a tough campaign promise to keep.

by Jeff Amy, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] June 29, 2026 Key points: Georgia’s decades-old pre-K program is struggling to keep up with…

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International June 29, 2026

Americans are not as well off as people in peer nations – US safety net’s shortfalls show up in global data

by Stephen Bagwell, University of Missouri-St. Louis and Susan Randolph, University of Connecticut, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] As the United States celebrates the 250th…

History June 29, 2026

As Route 66 turns 100, what is it that we’re actually celebrating?

by Daniel Milowski, Arizona State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Working in concert, the American Association of State Highway Officials and the Bureau of…

Puzzles Games and Quizzes June 29, 2026

Here’s Part 1 of a new series of quizzes about the City of Kennesaw

How much do you know about the City of Kennesaw? Take the quiz below and find out! The Cobb County Courier runs daily quizzes. Each quiz will focus on a…

Marker for Revolutionary War soldiers in Marietta cemetery

Community Life, Libraries June 29, 2026

Switzer Library Honors Revolutionary War Soldiers for America 250

Photo: DAR marker in Marietta honoring Revolutionary War soldiers: Larry Johnson/Cobb County Courier By Kelly Johnson Of the plethora of July events scheduled at the Charles D. Switzer Library, there…

Puzzles Games and Quizzes June 28, 2026

A new quiz about the City of Smyrna: Part 2

This is Part 2 of a series of quizzes about the City of Smyrna. To do the first quiz, follow this link. The City of Smyrna is one of the…

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International August 24, 2026