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News, Weather September 23, 2026

Georgia Could See Strong Thunderstorms Wednesday

Isolated thunderstorms are expected across far north Georgia Wednesday afternoon and evening, with a few storms potentially becoming strong to severe. Damaging winds, frequent lightning and locally heavy rainfall are…

Pets and Pet Adoption September 22, 2026

“I’m a kitty in need of a permanent loving home!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a female grey tabby domestic short hair. The following information on this potential…

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Pets and Pet Adoption September 22, 2026

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

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a male tan/black German shepherd dog. The following information on this potential family…

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Health & Wellness September 22, 2026

Insurance Coverage Lags as Cancer Science, Treatment Move Forward

This article by Arthur Allen first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Sep 22, 2026 Eighteen months after his initial diagnosis, chemotherapy hadn’t slowed 21-year-old Mason Henderson’s rare…

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Economy September 22, 2026

As Health Insurance Costs Soar, Healthcare Workers Also Feel the Pinch

This article by Hayat Norimine first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Sep 22, 2026 BOISE, Idaho — Joshua and Ashley Durham run a family medicine practice, and…

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Energy September 22, 2026

Diesel prices shoot upward as top farm-state GOP senator begs Trump for export embargo

by Ashley Murray, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] September 21, 2026 WASHINGTON — Diesel prices hit a record average of $6.51 a…

Government & Politics September 22, 2026

A new Georgia law makes most Atlanta-area county elections nonpartisan. Two DAs are pushing back.

by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] September 22, 2026 The fate of a Georgia law that will make the district…

Health & Wellness September 22, 2026

Shingles can cause severe chronic pain – new research on how exosomes alter neurons offers pathways to treatment

by Andrew Bubak, University of Colorado Anschutz, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Shingles can cause pain that is notoriously difficult to manage and can last…

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International September 22, 2026

Three Ts will dominate Trump‑Xi summit – but expect little movement on trade, less on Taiwan and who knows on tech

by Rana Mitter, Harvard Kennedy School, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] When Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping last sat down in May 2026, talk…

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Health & Wellness September 22, 2026

How the pro‑nicotine ‘wellness’ movement rebranded an addictive drug

by Hasmeena Kathuria, University of Wisconsin-Madison, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] An ironic development emerging alongside the “Make America Healthy Again” movement is the portrayal…

Chattahoochee RiverLands September 22, 2026

The Silver Comet: the train that predated the trail

By Larry Felton Johnson [Editor’s note: We’ve been resurrecting and reworking some of the articles we published in the early days of the Courier as our readership increases. The first…

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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…

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…

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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…