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Music March 20, 2026

Cobb County highlights live music across the county

Cobb County posted the following rundown of concert events in various venues across the county: From Glover Park’s 40th anniversary celebration to Night Ranger at the Kennesaw amphitheater, Cobb County…

Pets and Pet Adoption March 20, 2026

“I’m a doggy in need of a permanent loving home!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a female black/white terrier. The following information on this potential family member is…

Pets and Pet Adoption March 20, 2026

“My name is Cream. 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 white/black domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…

Health & Wellness March 20, 2026

Listen: Trump’s NIH ‘Reset’ Is Driving Away Scientists

This article by Rachana Pradhan first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Rachana Pradhan, March 20, 2026 LISTEN: Fewer breakthroughs. Weaker responses to public health crises. That’s what…

Government & Politics, State Government March 20, 2026

State Election Board pushes for faster action on shift away from QR codes on Georgia ballots

by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] March 18, 2026 Georgia’s State Election Board unanimously passed a resolution Wednesday urging state…

Education March 20, 2026

Iran war and other tough topics give K‑12 teachers chance to teach students how, not what, to think

by Boaz Dvir, Penn State, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] It’s a scene that’s played out in K-12 schools around the country in recent years….