2026

A color drawing of a wide assortment of fruits and vegetables

Economy July 16, 2026

A perfect storm of factors is driving up US produce prices, but shoppers can still save

by Elizabeth Canales, Mississippi State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] From tomatoes and berries to lettuce and peppers, shoppers are feeling sticker shock in…

Energy July 16, 2026

When can a power company take your land for data center infrastructure?

by Aaron Walayat, University of Dayton, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The artificial intelligence boom in the United States is being matched by a data…

A chocolate brown/white Labrador retriever with its head held by someone

Pets and Pet Adoption July 16, 2026

“My name is Weevil. Are you here to adopt me?”

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

Pets and Pet Adoption July 16, 2026

“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 male tabby domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…

drawing of oil drilling and processing machinery

Fuel Cost, Transportation & Development July 16, 2026

Propelled by escalated fighting in Iran, gasoline prices are rising sharply again

By Larry Felton Johnson Propelled by the breakdown in the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran, and the threat from the Trump administration of deploying ground troops in Iran, gasoline…

The words "Quiz Time" in large cartoon font

Puzzles Games and Quizzes July 16, 2026

How much do you know about law enforcement agencies in Cobb County? take Part 2 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…

A wall between a drawing of Congress and a church

Opinion July 16, 2026

Could Religious Nationalism Actually Be Waning In America?

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Christian Nationalism is a buzzword for a religious interpretation that calls for shattering the wall of separation between Church and…

News, Weather July 16, 2026

National Weather Service warns of storms and dangerous heat in Georgia

A Hazardous Weather Outlook has been issued for north and central Georgia, where isolated to scattered thunderstorms are expected this afternoon with the potential for gusty winds, frequent lightning, and…

A smiling man in a garish purple suit standing next to an early 20th Century auto

Film July 16, 2026

Film Explores Moonshine Legacy Behind NASCAR’s Early Drivers Through the Eyes of One Family

PHOTO ABOVE: Robert McLeroy playing the role of moonshiner Leonard “Peachtree” Williams (all photos provided by Allegra Deneroff) By Larry Felton Johnson Moonshine was at one time a major industry…

Weather July 16, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Thursday, July 16, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Thursday, July 16, 2026, with a high near 89 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

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