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Science & Technology September 15, 2026

‘Star Trek’ and NASA have intertwined legacies – the show championed diversity and inspired generations of real space scientists

by Deana L. Weibel, Grand Valley State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] “Star Trek” began as a television series but grew into a cultural…

Crime & Public Safety September 15, 2026

How anti‑bribery laws apply to Trump’s promise of $5,000 payments if Republicans keep control of Congress

by Austin Sarat, Amherst College, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] In his keynote address to the Republican midterm convention on Sept. 9, 2026, President Donald…

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Science & Technology September 15, 2026

No, AI systems don’t have a drive to survive – a developmental psychologist explains why it only looks that way

by Peter J. Marshall, Temple University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] In controlled safety tests described earlier this year, researchers asked AI models to solve…

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Crime & Public Safety September 15, 2026

The upsides and downsides of Automatic License Plate Readers

In October of 2021, the Courier sat down with the public information officers (PIOs) from the Cobb County Police Department and the Marietta Police Department at Cool Beans, the popular…

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Government & Politics, Local government September 15, 2026

Acworth Moves Forward With 2026-2030 Comprehensive Plan Update

Acworth city officials are moving forward with an annual update to the Community Work Program and Capital Improvement Element of the Comprehensive Plan, a state-required process that allows the city…

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes September 15, 2026

How much do you know about Acworth? Take Part 2 of our quiz about that city and find out

By Larry Felton Johnson Cobb County has seven cities within it, and some of these quizzes will focus on individual cities. Today the quiz takes on the City of Acworth,…

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Opinion September 15, 2026

Three Ways to Vote in Georgia This Fall, and the Dates That Matter for Each

This is an installment in the League of Women Voters of Georgia’s “How Georgia Votes” series. To read previous installments in the “How Georgia Votes” series, follow this link. Every…

Crime & Public Safety September 15, 2026

Former Acworth Officer Charged With Flock Camera Misuse

By Mark Woolsey A former Acworth and Emerson, Ga. police officer has been charged with misusing the Flock Safety camera surveillance system designed to read license plates and give vehicle…

Weather September 15, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Tuesday, September 15, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, with a high near 91 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly clear,…

Government & Politics, Local government September 15, 2026

Jackie McMorris named Cobb Executive Women 2026 Woman of Distinction

Photo above: Dr. Jackie McMorris on her appointment as county manager in 2020 (Larry Johnson/Cobb County Courier) By Mark Woolsey Cobb County Manager Jackie McMorris has been named the 2026…

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Food Safety September 14, 2026

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from September 4 to September 10

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…

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Pets and Pet Adoption September 14, 2026

“My name is Harley, 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 black domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…

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Pets and Pet Adoption September 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 brown/white American pit bull terrier. The following information on this potential…

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Health & Wellness September 14, 2026

A Generation of Kids Suffer as Trump Destabilizes Immigrant Families

This article by Claudia Boyd-Barrett first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Sep 14, 2026 The little girl stared up at Norma Gómez from the doorway of her…

Government & Politics September 14, 2026

Georgia’s voter registration deadline is approaching. Here are five things you need to know.

by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] September 14, 2026 The midterm elections are less than two months away, which means…

Government & Politics September 14, 2026

Is Jackson’s ‘Intelligent Medicaid Expansion’ weak tea – or a revolutionary fix?

by Ariel Hart, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] September 14, 2026 A high-stakes mystery is unfolding in the Georgia governor’s race, potentially…

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Energy September 14, 2026

Hormuz crisis has forced Japan into rethinking – and domesticating – its energy security needs

by John Calabrese, American University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Japan’s Foreign Minister Motegi Toshimitsu phoned his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi, on Sept. 8, 2026,…

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Nutrition September 14, 2026

How soybeans took over the American diet – without anyone noticing

by Edward D. Melillo, Amherst College, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] U.S. farmers will produce a record-breaking harvest of 4.52 billion bushels of soybeans in…

Crime & Public Safety September 14, 2026

AI is supercharging money scams – here’s what you can do to protect yourself

by Pawan Jain, University of Michigan Flint, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The phone rings, and it’s your grandson’s shaken voice. There’s been an accident,…

Puzzles Games and Quizzes September 14, 2026

Cobb County Quiz: How much do you know about KSU and the arts?

Kennesaw State University has an extensive array of programs related to the arts: both visual and performing. But how much do you know about it? Take Part 1 of our…