Man charged in March 13 shooting at Texaco on Mableton Parkway
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Man charged in March 13 shooting at Texaco on Mableton Parkway
Is It Worth Your Time and Money To Set Up an HSA?
Georgia House passes bill targeting political spending from ‘hostile’ foreign agents
Federal judge blocks enforcement of Kennedy’s vaccine policies
Cancer vaccines could transform treatment and prevention – but misinformation about mRNA vaccines threatens their potential
Magic mushroom‑infused products appear in Colorado gas stations – what public health officials want consumers to know
Iran’s nuclear materials and equipment remain a danger in an active war zone
Making Georgia Affordable, Safe, and Strong for Every Family
Man charged in March 13 shooting at Texaco on Mableton Parkway
[The Cobb County Courier has a policy of withholding or redacting the name of suspects unless and until the person is convicted in a court of law or enters a…
Is It Worth Your Time and Money To Set Up an HSA?
This article by Blake Farmer, Cara Anthony, and Emily Siner, Nashville Public Radio, first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Blake Farmer, Cara Anthony, and Emily Siner, Nashville…
Georgia House passes bill targeting political spending from ‘hostile’ foreign agents
by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] March 16, 2026 A bill seeking to mandate disclosure of political spending in Georgia…
Federal judge blocks enforcement of Kennedy’s vaccine policies
by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] March 16, 2026 A federal judge in Massachusetts has halted enforcement of several key…
Cancer vaccines could transform treatment and prevention – but misinformation about mRNA vaccines threatens their potential
by Dannell D. Boatman, West Virginia University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Scientists are making rapid progress toward a long-awaited goal that could help to…
Magic mushroom‑infused products appear in Colorado gas stations – what public health officials want consumers to know
by David Kroll, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] A Denver food and cannabis investigator became suspicious of PolkaDot-branded chocolate…
Iran’s nuclear materials and equipment remain a danger in an active war zone
by Matthew Bunn, Harvard Kennedy School, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Before launching his war on Iran, President Donald Trump said his most important goal…
Making Georgia Affordable, Safe, and Strong for Every Family
[The Cobb County Courier invites candidates to submit articles explaining what their vision is for the office they seek, and why voters should elect them. To check out our requirements…
Candidates, tell our readers why they should vote for you, but with two conditions
The Cobb County Courier welcomes statements from candidates for local Cobb County offices, statewide offices, or for congressional seats. This includes candidates at all levels who are running for office…
Suspended Marietta student denied requests to contact parents during investigation
By Rebecca Gaunt A Marietta High School senior received a five-day suspension more than a month after students organized a protest against the actions of the U.S. Immigrations and Customs…
“My name is Tork. 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 tri-color Australian cattle dog. The following information on this potential family…
“My name is Cleo, 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/white domestic medium hair. The following information on this potential family…
Keep Smyrna Beautiful Celebrates Award and Announces Garden Tour
Keep Smyrna Beautiful provided the following updates, including an honor the organization has received, and the date of the popular Smyrna Garden Tour: Keep Smyrna Beautiful Receives Governor’s Circle Recognition Keep Smyrna Beautiful recently received a…
Georgia Symphony Orchestra to mark 75th season with choral concert in Marietta
City of Marietta is the presenting sponsor of the anniversary season; performance is scheduled for March 22 at First Presbyterian Church Marietta The Georgia Symphony Orchestra will celebrate its 75th…
Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Tuesday, March 17, 2026
The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, with a high near 45 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…
Kennesaw State appoints new dean of College of Computing and Software Engineering
Photo of Darryl Ahner courtesy of Kennesaw State University [This article first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] Kennesaw State University has named accomplished academic leader…
Georgia Freeze Warning: Sub-Freezing Temperatures Expected Overnight Tuesday Into Wednesday Morning
A Freeze Warning is in effect for parts of Georgia, with temperatures dropping as low as 20 degrees through this morning and again overnight into Wednesday, creating conditions that could…
“My name is Stone Chaos, 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 buff/white American Staffordshire terrier. The following information on this potential family…
“My name is Galileo. 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 tabby domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…
Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from March 6 to March 12
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…