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Business & Economy October 16, 2026

Six Flags over Georgia to reopen; Goliath remains closed

By Mark Woolsey Six Flags over Georgia officials say the park will reopen as scheduled today (Friday) but that the Goliath roller coaster will remain closed, with no date set…

Drawings of a chalk art rocket, chalk and an elaborated beer stein with a hinged lid and image of a small town

Community Life October 16, 2026

Chalktoberfest cancellation hits museum, Marietta businesses

By Mark Woolsey Both the Marietta Cobb Museum of Art and merchants on Marietta Square are scrambling following the cancellation of Chalktoberfest — the primary fundraiser of the year for…

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes October 16, 2026

Take the Courier’s Friday Cobb County trivia quiz

On Fridays the Courier’s quiz takes on a lighter note, with random questions on no particular topic except things around the county. Test your knowledge in the quiz below. The…

Opinion October 16, 2026

Political Cartoon by Clay Jones

Mableton Mayor Michael Owens speaks to the city council and the attendees

Government & Politics, Local government October 16, 2026

Mableton City Council approves the city’s inaugural comprehensive plan

photos by Gabriela Henriquez Stoikow By Gabriela Henriquez Stoikow The Mableton City Council unanimously approved the “Elevating Tomorrow Mableton 2045 – City of Mableton’s Inaugural Comprehensive Plan” which outlines how…

Pets and Pet Adoption October 16, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Friday, October 16, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Friday, October 16, 2026, with a high near 84 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be partly cloudy,…

Justice October 15, 2026

7 Takeaways From an Investigation Into Financial Aid at Texas Hospitals

This article by Melanie Evans, Jo Craven McGinty, and Ryan Levi, Tradeoffs, first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Oct 15, 2026 Most hospitals offer financial assistance to…

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

Health & Wellness October 15, 2026

What Texas Reveals About the Obstacles to Getting Hospital Financial Aid

This article by Melanie Evans, Tradeoffs, first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Oct 15, 2026 Aimee Carlock needed surgery in August 2025 to treat severe pain and…

Color drawing of the south side of the White House

Opinion October 15, 2026

Bookman: Ossoff’s presidential ambitions are undeniable

by Jay Bookman, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] October 15, 2026 The late Harry Reid saw a lot of people come and…

Advance voting sign in front of South Cobb Community Center

Government & Politics October 15, 2026

Early voting is underway in Georgia. Here’s where you can cast a ballot in your county.

by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] October 14, 2026 Election Day is still weeks away, but Georgia voters are already…

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Government & Politics October 15, 2026

Why the GOP’s voter fraud messaging may backfire

by Christopher Miller, University of Richmond, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] With Election Day 2026 just weeks away and control of Congress hanging in the…

Drawing of a row of four gunshot holes in a surface

Crime & Public Safety October 15, 2026

Young voters fear mass shootings but are divided on gun control

by Jillian Turanovic, University of Colorado Boulder and Kristin Lloyd, Clemson University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Nearly 50 million Americans ages 18 to 29…

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Letters to the Editor October 15, 2026

Letter to the Editor: The Importance of Accessible Mental Health Support for Students

[This is a Letter to the Editor. For our policy on letters, and how to submit them, please see the bottom of this article] Dear Editor, Melanie Dallas’s September 19…

Welcome to Cobb County brick sign at Henderson Road on Veterans Memorial

Community Life, Things to Do October 15, 2026

Things to do in Cobb County this weekend, Oct. 16-18

Here is a list of a few things to do in Cobb County this weekend: Friday, October 16 to Sunday, October 18. Be sure to check the information in the…

A snow tabby snowshoe loafed inside a cage

Pets and Pet Adoption October 15, 2026

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

The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a female snow tabby snowshoe. The following information on this potential family member…

A red/ticked Australian cattle dog looking happy with a scarf

Pets and Pet Adoption October 15, 2026

“My name is Frank. 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 male red/ticked Australian cattle dog. The following information on this potential family…

Puzzles Games and Quizzes October 15, 2026

Cobb County current events quiz for Thursday, Oct. 15

The theme for our quiz on Thursdays is Current Events. Test your knowledge of what’s happening in the county by taking the quiz below. Don’t worry if you miss questions. …

Weather October 15, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Thursday, October 15, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Thursday, October 15, 2026, with a high near 88 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly clear,…

Government & Politics October 15, 2026

Cobb County early voting draws 16,392 voters on opening day

By Mark Woolsey Early voting has kicked off at a rapid clip across both Cobb County and Georgia. County elections and voter registration director Leigh Phillips says the 13 polling…