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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…

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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?


A schoolhouse with books superimposed on the front

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


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

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


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Business & Economy, Food and Restaurants

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



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Government & Politics

Georgia Primary Early Voting Opens With Record Turnout


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Health & Wellness

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


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Justice

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


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Government & Politics, State Government

GOP candidates for governor in Georgia clash over the mounds of cash pouring into the race 



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…


A sidewalk lined with storefronts in The Battery

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…


Medical symbolic staff with serpents and wings

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…


The outline of a Georgia map with the GOP red white and blue elephant in the center

Government & Politics, State Government April 28, 2026

GOP candidates for governor in Georgia clash over the mounds of cash pouring into the race 

by Alander Rocha, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] April 27, 2026 A pair of debates aimed at informing voters ahead of the…


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Health & Wellness April 28, 2026

Older Americans who vote live longer than those who don’t – new research

by Sara Konrath, Indiana University and Femida Handy, University of Pennsylvania, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Most people know the basics of healthy living that…


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Science & Technology April 28, 2026

Research at Chernobyl and Fukushima shows how radioactive materials move in the environment

by Eduardo B. Farfán, Kennesaw State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] When nuclear accidents happen, many people imagine radiation spreading everywhere and lasting forever….


Business & Economy April 28, 2026

Perseverance doesn’t always pay off for companies – sometimes it’s better to ‘fail fast’

by Scott Friend, University of Dayton and Kumar Rakesh Ranjan, EDHEC Business School, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Across the business world, companies often double…


4099 Bunker Dr in South Cobb, highest-priced home sale of March 2026 at $550,000, two-story brick house with large driveway and front yard

Home sale prices, Real Estate April 28, 2026

March 2026 Home Sale Prices in South Cobb High Zone

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


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