Ukraine

International March 2, 2022

Can wealthy nations stop buying Russian oil?

By Amy Myers Jaffe, Tufts University One option the U.S. and other nations have for ratcheting up pressure on Russia in response to its invasion of Ukraine is reducing their…

International March 1, 2022

Ordinary Russians are already feeling the economic pain of sanctions over Ukraine invasion

By Peter Rutland, Wesleyan University [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The daily life of ordinary Russians – not just the country’s political elite or super…

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Economy February 28, 2022

Georgia gasoline prices spike a whopping 13 cents over past week; likely to climb on Ukraine news

The average price of a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline in Georgia spiked a whopping 13 cents over the past week in Georgia, fueled by news of the war in…

International February 26, 2022

A historian corrects misunderstandings about Ukrainian and Russian history

By Ronald Suny, University of Michigan [This article first appeared in The Conversation. Republished with permission] The first casualty of war, says historian Ronald Suny, is not just the truth….

International February 24, 2022

Russia invades Ukraine – 5 essential reads from experts

By Naomi Schalit, The Conversation [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] This is a frightening moment. Russia has invaded Ukraine, and certainly those most frightened right…

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History July 26, 2025

A grave robbery in Cobb County: 1879

[We occasionally update and republish our evergreen history articles. This article first appeared in the Courier in November 23, 2023 In the original version of the article we stated we…

Weekend Quiz July 26, 2025

Quiz: How much do you know about notable people buried in Cobb County?

How much do you know about Cobb County cemeteries and the people buried there? We run daily quizzes in the Cobb County Courier newsletter, and recently decided to move the…

Weather July 26, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, July 26, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Saturday, July 26, 2025, with a high near 93 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…

Weather July 26, 2025

Georgia’s heat wave continues; likely to worsen between Sunday and Tuesday

A heat wave bringing triple-digit heat indices and isolated thunderstorms is forecast for north and central Georgia, with the most intense conditions expected between Sunday and Tuesday. The National Weather…

Elections July 26, 2025

Jon Bothers Announces Campaign for Kennesaw City Council Post 3

Jon Bothers, candidate for Kennesaw City Council Post 3, submitted the following press release announcing his candidacy: Jon Bothers, a longtime resident, real estate broker, and dedicated community leader, has…

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