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Government & Politics October 14, 2026

I’ve been studying election integrity for 26 years, and here’s why I expect a normal election this November instead of chaos

by Justin Levitt, Loyola Law School Los Angeles, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Fear of federal interference in the 2026 midterms, from intimidation stoked by…

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Government & Politics October 14, 2026

How Trump’s disaster aid delays and FEMA cuts could galvanize the ‘movable middle’ in the 2026 elections

by Dana R. Fisher, American University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] When Hurricane Isaias hit the Florida Panhandle on Oct. 9, 2026, it was just…

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Science & Technology October 14, 2026

Companies may be held liable when AI harms their clients and customers

by Sarah Webber, University of Dayton and Kaitlin Newkirk, Xavier University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Artificial intelligence has moved quickly from a novelty on…

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Pets and Pet Adoption October 14, 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 male black/tan coonhound. The following information on this potential family member is…

Pets and Pet Adoption October 14, 2026

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

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…

News, Transportation October 14, 2026

Latest Cobb County Road and Lane Closures as of Wednesday Oct. 14

Cobb County road closures Oct. 14, 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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Puzzles Games and Quizzes October 14, 2026

Cobb County Courier Geography Quiz: How Well Do You Know the County?

On Wednesdays the theme of the Cobb County Courier’s quiz is the geography of the county. Cobb has an extensive watershed, a significant mountain, several smaller high elevations, ridges and…

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Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community October 14, 2026

Marietta Wine Market Expo 20th Year Celebration

Photo by Brian Benefield [This is the latest installment of “Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community” by Brian Benefield. Photo above by Brian Benefield] There are certain days in Marietta when…

Sample cover of Cobb Library's new magazine

Community Life, Libraries October 14, 2026

Cobb County Public Library Launches System-Wide Magazine

The Cobb County Public Library distributed the following announcement about its new magazine: Cobb County Public Library is turning the page on community connection with the launch of Cobb Library…

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Crime & Public Safety October 14, 2026

Cobb Police Identify Man Killed on Six Flags Goliath Roller Coaster

By Mark Woolsey Cobb County police have identified the 42-year-old Atlanta man who died Monday after being ejected from the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia. Authorities say…

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Education, News October 14, 2026

Life University in Marietta Names Dr. Brian Kelly New President

By Mark Woolsey Trustees at Marietta-based Life University have named Dr. Brian Kelly as the school’s new president. The appointment was announced in a weekend news release. School officials say…

Weather October 14, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Wednesday, October 14, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, with a high near 87 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be clear, with…

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Health & Wellness October 13, 2026

The Sometimes-Awkward Art of Asking for a Second Opinion

This article by Cara Anthony and Blake Farmer, Nashville Public Radio, first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Oct 13, 2026 When Carol Daniel, a veteran broadcast journalist…

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Health & Wellness October 13, 2026

People Say These Peptides Hurt Them. Their Stories Are Muffled in MAHA’s Push for Medical Freedom.

This article by Amy Maxmen first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Oct 13, 2026 After the third day of squirting an experimental drug up his nose, Dylan…

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International October 13, 2026

US senators from both parties blast Trump order to import Russian diesel as illegal

by Jacob Fischler, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] October 12, 2026 The Trump administration’s order to allow import of Russian diesel violates…

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Government & Politics October 13, 2026

Bottoms faces empty podium on debate stage while Jackson campaigns with Kemp

by Alander Rocha and Jill Nolin, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] October 12, 2026 Keisha Lance Bottoms, the Democratic nominee for governor,…

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Gun violence October 13, 2026

Why the assault weapons debate is a culture debate

by Robert Spitzer, State University of New York Cortland, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] In June 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear appeals…

Health & Wellness October 13, 2026

Nicotine pouches, vaping or cigarettes: Which nicotine product is actually the least harmful?

by Emma Fenske, University of Colorado Anschutz; Oregon Health & Science University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] “Do you smoke cigarettes?” I asked my patient…

Health & Wellness October 13, 2026

That brightly packaged sexual enhancement pill at the gas station might be laced with dangerous drugs

by Andrew Yockey, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Brightly colored packaging, promises of better sexual performance and names like “Rhino,” “Anaconda”…

a screenshot of the six districts in Mableon, with 1,2,3 to the south, 4, 5, 6 to the north

Government & Politics, Local government October 13, 2026

Mableton council to consider first comprehensive plan

The Mableton City Council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting the city’s first comprehensive plan at its Oct. 14 meeting. To download the agenda, and the complete agenda…