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Nutrition September 14, 2026

How soybeans took over the American diet – without anyone noticing

by Edward D. Melillo, Amherst College, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] U.S. farmers will produce a record-breaking harvest of 4.52 billion bushels of soybeans in…

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Crime & Public Safety September 14, 2026

AI is supercharging money scams – here’s what you can do to protect yourself

by Pawan Jain, University of Michigan Flint, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The phone rings, and it’s your grandson’s shaken voice. There’s been an accident,…

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes September 14, 2026

Cobb County Quiz: How much do you know about KSU and the arts?

Kennesaw State University has an extensive array of programs related to the arts: both visual and performing. But how much do you know about it? Take Part 1 of our…

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Business & Economy September 14, 2026

Lockheed Martin C-130J wins Mississippi manufacturing honor

According to a company press release, Lockheed Martin’s C-130J Super Hercules has been named the “Coolest Thing Made in Mississippi,” recognizing work performed on the aircraft at the company’s Meridian…

Weather September 14, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Monday, September 14, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Monday, September 14, 2026, with a high near 95 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly clear,…

Director of the Bailey School of Music Dr. Nathan Nabb performs alongside the award-winning KSU Wind Ensemble under the direction of Director of Bands Dr. David Kehler as they prepared for performing at the 2026 Georgia Music Educator Association’s annual conference.

Education, News September 14, 2026

Dr. Bobbie Bailey School of Music enters educational partnership with Atlanta Symphony

PHOTO ABOVE: Director of the Bailey School of Music Dr. Nathan Nabb performs alongside the award-winning KSU Wind Ensemble under the direction of Director of Bands Dr. David Kehler as…

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Fuel Cost, Transportation & Development September 14, 2026

Georgia gas prices climb above $4 a gallon after Labor Day as Iran war intensifies

Georgia gas prices have climbed above $4 a gallon as rising crude oil costs continue to push up prices at the pump following the Labor Day holiday, as the war…

A Lockheed Martin Marietta employee measures ingredients for a pack of Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal. Sixty employees from the company helped pack 565,380 meals for Atlanta families facing food insecurities, as part of a 9/11 Day of Service community support event on September 11, 2026. (Lockheed Martin photo by Thinh D. Nguyen)

Community, Giving Back to the Community September 13, 2026

Lockheed Martin Volunteers support 9/11 Day of Service to help neighbors in need

PHOTO ABOVE: A Lockheed Martin Marietta employee measures ingredients for a pack of Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal. Sixty employees from the company helped pack 565,380 meals for Atlanta families facing food…

Puzzles Games and Quizzes September 13, 2026

How much do you know about Lockheed Martin’s Marietta plant? take the quiz and find out

By Larry Felton Johnson Lockheed Martin is not only a major employer in Cobb County, it’s also America’s largest defense contractor. The quiz below (with links to where you can…

Weather September 13, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Sunday, September 13, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Sunday, September 13, 2026, with a high near 90 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly…

Community Life, Trails and Greenways September 13, 2026

Marietta to Break Ground on $17M Rottenwood Creek Trail Phase 1

By Larry Felton Johnson The City of Marietta will break ground for a three-mile multiuse trail segment that will link Kennesaw State University’s Marietta campus with the Franklin Gateway Sports…

Road sign at South Cobb Drive near Cooper Lake Road in article about South Cobb Drive overnight lane closures (photo by Larry Johnson, Cobb County Courier, CC 4.0)

History September 13, 2026

How did South Cobb Drive begin? Bell Bomber and the speedy wartime construction of a highway

[This is an evergreen article that we periodically expand and republish] South Cobb Drive has been a major commercial and commuter highway in Cobb County since the mid-1940s. In fact,…

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Business & Economy, Local Business September 13, 2026

Cobb County Issues 38 New Business Licenses Sept. 6-13

Cobb County issued 38 new business licenses between Sept. 6 and Sept. 13, 2026, covering businesses ranging from restaurants and professional services to contractors, health care providers, retailers and automotive…

News, Weather September 12, 2026

Flash flood warning for southern parts of Cobb until 1:30 p.m.

The National Weather Service issued the following alert: BULLETIN – EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED Flash Flood Warning National Weather Service Peachtree City GA 1023 AM EDT Sat Sep 12 2026 The…

Puzzles Games and Quizzes September 12, 2026

Cobb County News Quiz: Did You Catch This Week’s Stories?

Weekly Cobb County News Quiz for Week Ending September 11 A lot of things happen during any week in a county of over 793,000 residents, the third largest county in…

Interstate 20 and 285 shields are overlaid on a drawing of an interstate highway interchange

News, Transportation September 12, 2026

Latest schedule of lane closures for the ongoing $1.2 billion I-285 and I-20 West Interchange project in Cobb and Fulton

The Georgia Department of Transportation released the following updated schedule of lane closures for I-285 and I-20 for the estimated $1.2 billion I-285/I-20 West Interchange project. The primary impacts of…

Community, Giving Back to the Community September 12, 2026

Senior Citizens Council of Cobb County to host its 2026 National Senior Citizens Day Award Celebration and Luncheon

The Senior Citizens Council of Cobb County submitted the following notice about its 2026 National Senior Citizens Day Award Celebration and Luncheon. The event is Thursday, Sep. 24 at the…

A exterior shot of Lulu Belle, a fitness center in a cottage-style house

Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community September 12, 2026

LuLu Belle – Small Studio. Big Energy. Strong Women

Photo credit: Brian Benefield [This is the latest installment of “Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community” by Brian Benefield. Photo above by Brian Benefield] There are gyms, and then there is…

News, Weather September 12, 2026

Cobb County, and Much of Georgia, Faces Thunderstorms, Dense Fog and High Heat

Isolated showers and thunderstorms remain possible across north and central Georgia overnight, with patchy dense fog likely toward daybreak Saturday, especially in areas that received heavy rain Friday. Thunderstorm activity…

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Fuel Cost, Transportation & Development September 12, 2026

Cobb gasoline prices top $4 overnight as Middle East regional war expands

By Larry Felton Johnson According to the AAA fuel prices page, the average price of a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline in Georgia edged past $4 overnight. Cobb County prices…