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Lane closures and road work, Transportation & Development October 24, 2026

I-75 lane closures in Marietta scheduled through Monday

Drivers on Interstate 75 in Marietta can expect left-lane closures in both directions through Monday morning, Oct. 26, as Georgia Department of Transportation crews repair barriers and glare screens. The…

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

News, Transportation October 24, 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…

The word "immigration" wrapped around the upper part of a world globe while walking people are on the lower part

Health & Wellness October 23, 2026

Medicaid at Risk for Hundreds of Thousands of Lawfully Present Immigrants

This article by Andrew Jones first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Oct 23, 2026 Refugees. Sex-trafficking victims. People fleeing war. They’re among the hundreds of thousands of…

Medical symbolic staff with serpents and wings

Government & Politics October 23, 2026

GOP Congressman in California Swing-District Race Defends Vote for Medicaid Cuts

This article by Jackie Fortiér first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Oct 23, 2026 BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — Ulises Hernandez has had health coverage through Medicaid for as…

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

Health & Wellness October 23, 2026

Cost of employer-sponsored health insurance plans rises again, nonpartisan survey finds

by Jennifer Shutt, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] October 22, 2026 WASHINGTON — The price health insurance companies charge for employer-sponsored plans…

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.

Government & Politics October 23, 2026

Bottoms is vowing to expand Medicaid. But has the longtime Democratic priority lost its zip?

by Ariel Hart, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] October 23, 2026 Keisha Lance Bottoms stood outside the DeKalb County elections headquarters facing…

Justice October 23, 2026

A pregnant mom let her 5‑year‑old stay outside to collect goose feathers – and was placed on the child abuse and neglect registry

by Jennifer L. Brinkley, University of Dayton, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Ford’s Colony in Williamsburg is a leafy, gated community in Virginia’s colonial-era historic…

White House with a big bag of money superimposed on it

Government & Politics October 23, 2026

Offering cash for votes is quite common – but here’s why it doesn’t work

by Kenneth Greene, The University of Texas at Austin, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Politics is about the distribution of power and money. So it…

sign with American flag stating "Vote Here"

Government & Politics October 23, 2026

Fear‑based campaign ads can grab attention, but whether they win votes is less clear

by Monique Mitchell Turner, Michigan State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] On a Monday night in September 1964, television viewers watched a little girl…

Pets and Pet Adoption October 23, 2026

“My name is Avatar, 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 male grey domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…

A black labrador retriever with a blue leash, smiling

Pets and Pet Adoption October 23, 2026

“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 black labrador retriever. The following information on this potential family member…

Weather October 23, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Friday, October 23, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Friday, October 23, 2026, with a high near 71 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be clear, with…

Cemeteries, Community October 23, 2026

Outlaws and a Comedian in a cemetery by the Chattahoochee

[Editor’s note: This is an evergreen article I frequently resurrect and rework as our readership increases, because the Bagby brothers were a fascinating throwback to Depression-era roving bandits, and they…

Marietta History Center, a three-story rectangular brick building that was once the Kennesaw House

History October 23, 2026

Marietta History Center to host Indigenous history symposium Nov. 13-15

The Marietta History Center will host a three-day symposium on Indigenous history in Georgia Nov. 13-15, featuring scholarly presentations, a gallery reception and a guided tour of Etowah Indian Mounds….

Opinion October 23, 2026

Political Cartoon by Clay Jones

Community, Giving Back to the Community October 23, 2026

Smyrna Fire Department honors Paul Powers with Irons Award

The Smyrna Public Safety Foundation distributed the following news release: The Smyrna Fire Department honored the chair of the Smyrna Public Safety Foundation with its annual Irons Award for his…

The words "Quiz Time" in large cartoon font

Puzzles Games and Quizzes October 23, 2026

Friday Cobb Courier trivia quiz: How well do you know Cobb County?

This Friday’s quiz takes us from the movie screen to the lake shore, with five questions about places around Cobb County. Looking up the answers is encouraged — learning something…

Health & Wellness October 22, 2026

‘Go to Canada’: Trump Touted Americans’ Access to Cheaper Drugs. A New Rule Threatens It.

This article by Arthur Allen first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Oct 22, 2026 Days before it was to go into effect, the Trump administration pushed back…

Health & Wellness October 22, 2026

Job-Based Health Plan Costs Rise, With Little Relief in Sight

This article by Julie Appleby first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Oct 22, 2026 Rising healthcare costs aren’t a problem just for those who buy their own…

Government & Politics October 22, 2026

Judge blocks Homeland Security from conducting election-related sweeps in 9 states

by Jonathan Shorman, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] October 21, 2026 A federal judge on Wednesday night blocked the Department of Homeland…