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Economy September 23, 2026

How 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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Nutrition September 23, 2026

Fiber 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…

International September 23, 2026

Russia‑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…

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes September 23, 2026

How 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…

News, Transportation September 23, 2026

Latest 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…

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Sports September 23, 2026

Braves lead among metro sports franchises: again

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Almost a decade ago, I found myself reading a sports article about how the Atlanta United, fresh from their championship,…

Cobb weather September 23: Photo of cloudy skies above a residential street

Weather September 23, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Wednesday, September 23, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, with a high near 81 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

Students at KSU's Hornet Hub, with KSU President Kathy Schwaig

Education, News September 23, 2026

Hornet Hub gives Kennesaw State competition teams space to build, innovate

[This article by Raynard Churchwell with photos by Katherine Seghers first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] Kennesaw State University celebrated a new chapter in hands-on…

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Food Safety, Health & Wellness September 23, 2026

167,639 Pounds of Meat Recalled After Bypassing USDA Inspection

Star Meat Delivery Inc. is recalling about 167,639 pounds of raw pork, beef and goat products that were produced without federal inspection and carried a false USDA inspection mark, according…

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News, Weather September 23, 2026

Georgia Could See Strong Thunderstorms Wednesday

Isolated thunderstorms are expected across far north Georgia Wednesday afternoon and evening, with a few storms potentially becoming strong to severe. Damaging winds, frequent lightning and locally heavy rainfall are…

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Pets and Pet Adoption September 22, 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 female grey tabby domestic short hair. The following information on this potential…

A tan/black German shepherd dog with a blue leash

Pets and Pet Adoption September 22, 2026

“My name is Dad, and I’m in need of a loving home!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a male tan/black German shepherd dog. The following information on this potential family…

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Health & Wellness September 22, 2026

Insurance Coverage Lags as Cancer Science, Treatment Move Forward

This article by Arthur Allen first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Sep 22, 2026 Eighteen months after his initial diagnosis, chemotherapy hadn’t slowed 21-year-old Mason Henderson’s rare…

Three gears, the largest one with a dollar sign in the middle

Economy September 22, 2026

As Health Insurance Costs Soar, Healthcare Workers Also Feel the Pinch

This article by Hayat Norimine first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Sep 22, 2026 BOISE, Idaho — Joshua and Ashley Durham run a family medicine practice, and…

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Energy September 22, 2026

Diesel prices shoot upward as top farm-state GOP senator begs Trump for export embargo

by Ashley Murray, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] September 21, 2026 WASHINGTON — Diesel prices hit a record average of $6.51 a…

Government & Politics September 22, 2026

A new Georgia law makes most Atlanta-area county elections nonpartisan. Two DAs are pushing back.

by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] September 22, 2026 The fate of a Georgia law that will make the district…

Health & Wellness September 22, 2026

Shingles can cause severe chronic pain – new research on how exosomes alter neurons offers pathways to treatment

by Andrew Bubak, University of Colorado Anschutz, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Shingles can cause pain that is notoriously difficult to manage and can last…

International September 22, 2026

Three Ts will dominate Trump‑Xi summit – but expect little movement on trade, less on Taiwan and who knows on tech

by Rana Mitter, Harvard Kennedy School, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] When Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping last sat down in May 2026, talk…

The "Star of Life" symbol represents medicine and health care. Three rectangles are arranged in a radial pattern to form a sort of abstract star shape, with a snake coiled around a staff superimposed on the center.

Health & Wellness September 22, 2026

How the pro‑nicotine ‘wellness’ movement rebranded an addictive drug

by Hasmeena Kathuria, University of Wisconsin-Madison, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] An ironic development emerging alongside the “Make America Healthy Again” movement is the portrayal…

Chattahoochee RiverLands September 22, 2026

The Silver Comet: the train that predated the trail

By Larry Felton Johnson [Editor’s note: We’ve been resurrecting and reworking some of the articles we published in the early days of the Courier as our readership increases. The first…