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Published September 24Things to Do in Cobb County This Weekend, Sept. 25-27
Here is a list of a few things to do in Cobb County this weekend: Friday, September 25 to Sunday, September 27. Be sure to check the information in the...
Cobb County Courier
Published September 23“I’m a kitty in need of a permanent loving home!”
The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a female beige domestic medium hair. The following information on this potential family...
Cobb County Courier
Published September 23“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 tan/white hound. The following information on this potential family member is...
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Published September 23Nursing Home Beds Are Becoming More Scarce
This article by Paula Span first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Sep 23, 2026 The San Vicente de Paúl Nursing Home in the South Bronx hasn’t admitted...
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Published September 23Economic Frustration Tests Trump’s Standing With Rural Voters, New KFF-AP Poll Finds
This article by Sarah Jane Tribble, Ali Swenson, and Linley Sanders, The Associated Press, first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Sep 23, 2026 About half of rural...
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Published September 23Ballot question in November would make Georgia’s probate judges nonpartisan
by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] September 23, 2026 Do you want to know what political party the judge who...
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Published September 23GOP’s ‘rubberstamp’ of Trump puts US Senate in play, Dem campaign chair says
by Jennifer Shutt, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] September 22, 2026 WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Democrats believe they could pick up as...
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Published September 23How the US gave up its edge to China in processing vital rare earth minerals – and what that’s costing
by Charles Edward Gehrke, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Look around you, and you’ll see rare earth elements at work....
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Published September 23Fiber is both diet fad and fixture for good health – a doctor explains why there is no one‑size‑fits‑all way to increase your intake
by Jean Liew, Boston University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The numbers are clear: Americans aren’t getting enough fiber. Research has consistently shown that high-fiber... The post Fiber is both diet fad and fixture for good…
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Published September 23Russia‑Ukraine war is accelerating the dangerous race toward fully autonomous drones
by Amy McAuliffe, University of Notre Dame, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] A battlefield dominated by fully autonomous drones capable of selecting and engaging targets...
Cobb County Courier
Published September 23How much do you know about Cobb County? Take the quiz and find out
By Larry Felton Johnson The Courier has a daily quiz in our email newsletter, and it’s been pretty successful at engaging readers in the beginning stages. So, I’ve decided to...
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Published September 23Latest Cobb County Road and Lane Closures as of Wednesday Sep. 23
Cobb County road closures September 23, 2026 The following road and lane closures are currently active and listed on the Cobb County DOT website. To expand the map for a...