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Puzzles Games and Quizzes September 22, 2026

How Much Do You Know About Cobb County’s Portion of the Silver Comet Trail?

The Silver Comet Trail is not only a wonderful amenity for Cobb County residents, but is also a driver of economic development and a major tourist attraction. But how much…

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Food Safety September 22, 2026

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from September 11 to September 17

The following are scores for the past week for restaurants, school cafeterias, hotels, and other food service facilities in Cobb County from the Georgia Department of Public Health. For more…

Detail of Cobb County Police Department STEP Unit vehicle in article about fatal accident on I-75

Crime & Public Safety, Traffic incidents September 22, 2026

Driver Seriously Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on Church Road in Smyrna

A driver was seriously injured Friday night after a Ford Mustang left Church Road near Groover Drive in the Smyrna area and struck a fence and utility pole, according to…

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Community, Giving Back to the Community September 22, 2026

Mableton Volunteers Remove 33 Bags of Litter From Discovery Boulevard

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about a litter cleanup along Discovery Blvd: Volunteers from Legacy At The River Line HOA, Friends of Mableton and theSouth…

A line of classic cars at the Smyrna Jonquil Lions Club Auto Show

Community, Giving Back to the Community September 22, 2026

Annual Car Show Supports Smyrna Jonquil Lions Club Programs

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about the Smyrna Jonquil Lions Club’s Annual Car Show: The Smyrna Jonquil Lions Club hosted our Annual Car Show…

Weather September 22, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Tuesday, September 22, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts partly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, with a high near 89 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be partly…

Health & Wellness September 21, 2026

The Drugs and Devices Have Been on the Market for Years. But FDA-Ordered Studies Still Aren’t Done.

This article by David Hilzenrath first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Sep 18, 2026 When the FDA was deciding whether to approve the drug Tavneos several years…

Health & Wellness September 21, 2026

It’s Hard To Predict Who Will Be Suicidal. It’s Easier To Ensure People Can’t Shoot Themselves.

This article by Aneri Pattani first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Sep 21, 2026 Paul Nestadt is about as steeped in suicide prevention as a person can…

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Government & Politics September 21, 2026

Trump likes data centers. Congress seems stuck. The midterms could deliver a verdict.

by David Lightman, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] September 20, 2026 WASHINGTON — The rare 2026 issue that draws huge support from…

Education September 21, 2026

Georgia school system abruptly bans Toni Morrison’s ‘The Bluest Eye’

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] September 18, 2026 Georgia’s second-largest school district is once again at the center of…

Government & Politics September 21, 2026

How red went from the color of revolution to the color of Republicans in US politics

by Andrew Latham, Macalester College, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] “Better dead than red.” Cold War conservatives used to say that, and they meant it:…

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Health & Wellness September 21, 2026

The higher your body fat percentage, the less accurate your smartwatch is at measuring calories you burn when exercising – new study

by Jason Kostrna, Florida International University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Smartwatches have become an increasingly popular way for people to monitor their health and…

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Environment September 21, 2026

Cobb Courier

How Much Do You Know About Cobb County’s Portion of the Silver Comet Trail?

How Much Do You Know About Cobb County’s Portion of the Silver Comet Trail?

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from September 11 to September 17

Driver Seriously Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on Church Road in Smyrna

Mableton Volunteers Remove 33 Bags of Litter From Discovery Boulevard

Annual Car Show Supports Smyrna Jonquil Lions Club Programs

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Tuesday, September 22, 2026

The Drugs and Devices Have Been on the Market for Years. But FDA-Ordered Studies Still Aren’t Done.

It’s Hard To Predict Who Will Be Suicidal. It’s Easier To Ensure People Can’t Shoot Themselves.

Trump likes data centers. Congress seems stuck. The midterms could deliver a verdict.

Georgia school system abruptly bans Toni Morrison’s ‘The Bluest Eye’

How red went from the color of revolution to the color of Republicans in US politics

The higher your body fat percentage, the less accurate your smartwatch is at measuring calories you burn when exercising – new study

Noise pollution is a serious but often forgotten public health problem

How closely have you been reading “How Georgia votes?” Take the quiz and find out

From Your Mailbox to the Count: The Journey of a Georgia Mail Ballot

The two parents suing Cobb schools and a Wheeler High student were removed from board meeting

How Much Do You Know About Cobb County’s Portion of the Silver Comet Trail?

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from September 11 to September 17

Driver Seriously Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on Church Road in Smyrna

Mableton Volunteers Remove 33 Bags of Litter From Discovery Boulevard

Annual Car Show Supports Smyrna Jonquil Lions Club Programs

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Tuesday, September 22, 2026

The Drugs and Devices Have Been on the Market for Years. But FDA-Ordered Studies Still Aren’t Done.

It’s Hard To Predict Who Will Be Suicidal. It’s Easier To Ensure People Can’t Shoot Themselves.

Trump likes data centers. Congress seems stuck. The midterms could deliver a verdict.

Georgia school system abruptly bans Toni Morrison’s ‘The Bluest Eye’

How red went from the color of revolution to the color of Republicans in US politics

The higher your body fat percentage, the less accurate your smartwatch is at measuring calories you burn when exercising – new study

Noise pollution is a serious but often forgotten public health problem

How closely have you been reading “How Georgia votes?” Take the quiz and find out

From Your Mailbox to the Count: The Journey of a Georgia Mail Ballot

The two parents suing Cobb schools and a Wheeler High student were removed from board meeting

North Georgia State Fair to present “Fair Nights under Stars and Stripes”

Georgia Gas Prices Rise 8 Cents in One Week

Cobb County Faces Thunderstorm Risk Monday

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Monday, September 21, 2026