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News, Transportation April 29, 2026

Cobb DOT list of active road and lane closures as of Wednesday, April 29

The following road and lane closures are currently active and listed on the Cobb County DOT website. To expand the map for a particular roadway, click on the legend to…

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News, Transportation

Cobb DOT list of active road and lane closures as of Wednesday, April 29


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Health & Wellness

Trump’s Medicaid Work Mandate Debuting in Nebraska to Much Dismay


Line drawing of U.S. Capitol dome

Government & Politics, State Government

US Senate spending panel hails Education programs Trump has targeted for cuts


sign with American flag stating "Vote Here"

Government & Politics, State Government

Candidates vying to be Georgia’s next top lawyer sharpen attacks as early voting starts



Depiction of four religions via a crescent moon and star, a cross, a Star of David, and a ying-yang symbol

Religion

America’s founding promise of religious freedom has long coexisted with prejudice, even as many Christians have worked to confront it


Outline of the map of Iran with an Irani flag superimposed on it

Defense

Can the nearly $1 trillion‑a‑year US military really be depleting key weapons in Iran?


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Crime & Public Safety

Students are taught to hide in closets and under tables if there is a school shooting – but does practicing for this possibility keep kids safe?


2875 Holly Davis Court in East Cobb, highest-priced home sale at $1,875,000 in March 2026, Pope High School district

Home sale prices, Real Estate

Home Sales in Pope District Range From $425K to $1.87M



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Community Life, Libraries

Creativity and Empowerment at the North Cobb Regional Library


Photo of a golfer mid-swing at the Sweetwater Mission Annual Golf Tournament

Community, Giving Back to the Community

Sweetwater Mission Highlights Growth at Cobb Golf Tournament


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Pets and Pet Adoption

“My name is Clover. Are you here to adopt me?”


An orange tabby/white cat sitting upright inside a cage

Pets and Pet Adoption

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



Group photo from the Vinings Vintage HOA litter cleanup

Community, Giving Back to the Community

Vinings Vintage HOA Leads Mableton Litter Cleanup


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Weather

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Wednesday, April 29, 2026


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Opinion

Michael Thurmond Pitches Education And Fatherhood In His Gubernatorial Bid


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Community Life, Libraries

BINGOcize winds down school year at South Cobb Regional Library



roadwork equipment

News, Transportation April 29, 2026

Cobb DOT list of active road and lane closures as of Wednesday, April 29

The following road and lane closures are currently active and listed on the Cobb County DOT website. To expand the map for a particular roadway, click on the legend to…


Medical symbolic staff with serpents and wings

Health & Wellness April 29, 2026

Trump’s Medicaid Work Mandate Debuting in Nebraska to Much Dismay

This article by Phil Galewitz first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Apr 29, 2026 Schmeeka Simpson of Omaha works as a patient navigator for the American Civil…


Line drawing of U.S. Capitol dome

Government & Politics, State Government April 29, 2026

US Senate spending panel hails Education programs Trump has targeted for cuts

by Shauneen Miranda, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] April 28, 2026 WASHINGTON — U.S. senators across the aisle pushed back Tuesday against…


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Government & Politics, State Government April 29, 2026

Candidates vying to be Georgia’s next top lawyer sharpen attacks as early voting starts

by Jill Nolin, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] April 28, 2026 Four candidates are pledging to bring a fighting spirit to the…


Depiction of four religions via a crescent moon and star, a cross, a Star of David, and a ying-yang symbol

Religion April 29, 2026

America’s founding promise of religious freedom has long coexisted with prejudice, even as many Christians have worked to confront it

by David Mislin, Temple University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] As the United States marks the 250th anniversary of its independence, old questions have returned…


Outline of the map of Iran with an Irani flag superimposed on it

Defense April 29, 2026

Can the nearly $1 trillion‑a‑year US military really be depleting key weapons in Iran?

by Michael A. Allen, Boise State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire announced on April 7, 2026, after 40 days of…


A schoolhouse with books superimposed on the front

Crime & Public Safety April 29, 2026

Students are taught to hide in closets and under tables if there is a school shooting – but does practicing for this possibility keep kids safe?

by James Densley, Metropolitan State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] There have been 63 school shootings – meaning any time there is gunfire on…


2875 Holly Davis Court in East Cobb, highest-priced home sale at $1,875,000 in March 2026, Pope High School district

Home sale prices, Real Estate April 29, 2026

Home Sales in Pope District Range From $425K to $1.87M

These prices for March 2026 home sales in the Pope High School attendance zone are from the Cobb County Tax Assessor’s site. For an explanation of why we sort home…


An assortment of cheerful stickers, including a cat and stars

Community Life, Libraries April 29, 2026

Creativity and Empowerment at the North Cobb Regional Library

By Kelly Johnson Among its May events, North Cobb Regional Library offers creativity with its Sticker Lab and Monthly Makers,and empowerment through Pizza & the Power of Your Vote and…


Photo of a golfer mid-swing at the Sweetwater Mission Annual Golf Tournament

Community, Giving Back to the Community April 29, 2026

Sweetwater Mission Highlights Growth at Cobb Golf Tournament

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about the Sweetwater Mission Annual Golf Tournament: Sweetwater Mission hosted a successful Annual Golf Tournament at the Marietta Hilton Golf…


A tan/white hound sitting on a grass field looking happy

Pets and Pet Adoption April 29, 2026

“My name is Clover. 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 female tan/white hound. The following information on this potential family member is…


An orange tabby/white cat sitting upright inside a cage

Pets and Pet Adoption April 29, 2026

“My name is Sorbet, 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 orange tabby/white domestic short hair. The following information on this potential…


Group photo from the Vinings Vintage HOA litter cleanup

Community, Giving Back to the Community April 29, 2026

Vinings Vintage HOA Leads Mableton Litter Cleanup

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about a litter cleanup by the Vinings Vintage HOA: The Vinings Vintage HOA along with a little help from the…


Photo of Veterans Memorial Highway on a clear day with the Cobb County Courier logo and the words "Weather forecast"

Weather April 29, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Wednesday, April 29, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts partly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, with a high near 77 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly…


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Opinion April 29, 2026

Michael Thurmond Pitches Education And Fatherhood In His Gubernatorial Bid

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College On paper, Michael Thurmond should be a front-runner. But in this year’s crowded primary due to an open seat governor’s…


A set of bingo cards

Community Life, Libraries April 29, 2026

BINGOcize winds down school year at South Cobb Regional Library

By Kelly Johnson Alongside America’s 250th anniversary, South Cobb Regional Library’s jubilee of community, health and fun winds down the school year with BINGOcize. A game of mental stimulation, bingo…


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Business & Economy, Food and Restaurants April 29, 2026

J. Alexander’s opens at The Battery Atlanta, Great Big Game Show to debut May 9

J. Alexander’s is now open at The Battery Atlanta, adding a modern American restaurant to the mixed-use destination’s dining lineup as Great Big Game Show prepares to open May 9…


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Government & Politics April 29, 2026

Georgia Primary Early Voting Opens With Record Turnout

By Mark Woolsey The first day of early voting for the May 19 primary saw substantial turnout across the state on Monday. Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger says 35,352 Georgians…


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Health & Wellness April 28, 2026

An Urgent Care Treated Her Allergic Reaction. An ER Monitored Her — For $6,700.

This article by Andrew Jones first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Apr 28, 2026 Silvana Toska was playing in a grass field with her daughters late last…


A gold set of the scales of justice

Justice April 28, 2026

US Supreme Court weighs how far police investigations can go in using cellphone location data

by Jonathan Shorman, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] April 27, 2026 The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday appeared likely to allow law…


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