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Weekend Quiz October 26, 2025

How much do you know about Cobb County businesses?

How much do you know about Cobb County businesses? We run daily quizzes in the Cobb County Courier newsletter, and recently decided to move the Saturday and Sunday quizzes onto…

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new business October 26, 2025

31 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, October 24

Here are the 31 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, October 24, 2025. These are only business licenses for unincorporated Cobb County. Cities issue…

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Weather October 26, 2025

Numerous showers expected across Georgia Sunday afternoon and evening

Showers and a few thunderstorms are expected across north and central Georgia today and into the evening, with gusty winds possible in isolated areas. While no organized severe weather is…

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Libraries October 26, 2025

North Cobb Regional Library celebrates 250th anniversary of Declaration of Independence

By Kelly Johnson North Cobb Regional Library celebrates the upcoming 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with a two-part event this November. The first event, The American Revolution in…

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Weather October 26, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Sunday, October 26, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Sunday, October 26, 2025, with a high near 62 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

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Food Safety October 26, 2025

Hormel Foods Recalls Nearly 4.9 Million Pounds of Chicken Products Over Metal Contamination

[Editor’s note: as a result of last year’s outbreak of listeria-contaminated food products, and the consequent outbreak of foodborne illness and deaths, the Cobb County Courier will note any food…

Weather October 25, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, October 25, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Saturday, October 25, 2025, with a high near 70 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly…

Weekend Quiz October 25, 2025

Quiz: How much do you know about libraries in Cobb County?

How much do you know about Libraries in Cobb County? We run daily quizzes in the Cobb County Courier newsletter, and recently decided to move the Saturday and Sunday quizzes…

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Lane closures and road work October 25, 2025

GDOT releases updated schedule of lane closures for I-285 and I-20 in Cobb and Fulton counties

The Georgia Department of Transportation released the following updated schedule of lane closures for I-285 and I-20 for the I-285/I-20 West Interchange project: Weather permitting, the Georgia Department of Transportation…

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Libraries October 25, 2025

South Cobb Regional Library brings family spirit to its November schedule

The South Cobb Regional Library continues to serve the Mableton community this November, with its staple of family-centered, community outreach, and food & health programs. However, there are a handful…

Food Safety October 25, 2025

USDA alert: over 2.2 million pounds of barbecue pork jerky recalled after metal fragments found

[Editor’s note: as a result of last year’s outbreak of foodborne illness and deaths due to listeria in a food product, the Cobb County Courier will publicize any food recall…

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Smyrna October 25, 2025

The GBI investigates death of a man during a police stop in Smyrna

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is investigating the death of a man during a police stop in Smyrna early Friday. The agency says a Smyrna officer spotted a stolen U-Haul…

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Health & Wellness October 24, 2025

GOP Talking Point Holds ACA Is Haunted by ‘Phantom’ Enrollees, but the Devil’s in the Data

This article by Victoria Knight first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Victoria Knight October 24, 2025 The idea that Affordable Care Act marketplaces are riddled with fraud…

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Environment October 24, 2025

Fans of Okefenokee Swamp call on Kemp to support permanent land protections after mining scare

by Alander Rocha, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] October 23, 2025 A coalition of environmental organizations delivered more than 24,000 petition signatures…

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Philosophy October 24, 2025

Building a stable ‘abode of thought’: Kant’s rules for virtuous thinking

by Alexander T. Englert, University of Richmond, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] What makes a life virtuous? The answer might seem simple: virtuous actions –…

Health & Wellness October 24, 2025

Why your late teens and early 20s are crucial times for lifelong heart health

by Jewel Scott, University of South Carolina, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Emerging adulthood – the life stage that unfolds around ages 18-25 – is…

Justice October 24, 2025

James Comey’s lawyers face an uphill battle to prove selective or vindictive prosecution in his high-profile case

by Peter A. Joy, Washington University in St. Louis, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Soon after President Donald Trump demanded in a social media post…

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High Fire Danger October 24, 2025

High fire danger in Georgia to persist through weekend, but rain might be on the way

Elevated fire danger and isolated thunderstorms are in the forecast for north and central Georgia through early next week, according to the National Weather Service. The National Weather Service issued…

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Pets and Pet Adoption October 24, 2025

“My name is Meadow. 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 female grey tabby domestic short hair. The following information on this potential…

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Pets and Pet Adoption October 24, 2025

“My name is Shadow, and I’m so excited about the prospect of going home with you!”

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

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How much do you know about Cobb County businesses?

How much do you know about Cobb County businesses?

31 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, October 24

Numerous showers expected across Georgia Sunday afternoon and evening

North Cobb Regional Library celebrates 250th anniversary of Declaration of Independence

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Sunday, October 26, 2025

Hormel Foods Recalls Nearly 4.9 Million Pounds of Chicken Products Over Metal Contamination

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, October 25, 2025

Quiz: How much do you know about libraries in Cobb County?

GDOT releases updated schedule of lane closures for I-285 and I-20 in Cobb and Fulton counties

South Cobb Regional Library brings family spirit to its November schedule

USDA alert: over 2.2 million pounds of barbecue pork jerky recalled after metal fragments found

The GBI investigates death of a man during a police stop in Smyrna

GOP Talking Point Holds ACA Is Haunted by ‘Phantom’ Enrollees, but the Devil’s in the Data

Fans of Okefenokee Swamp call on Kemp to support permanent land protections after mining scare

Building a stable ‘abode of thought’: Kant’s rules for virtuous thinking

Why your late teens and early 20s are crucial times for lifelong heart health

How much do you know about Cobb County businesses?

31 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, October 24

Numerous showers expected across Georgia Sunday afternoon and evening

North Cobb Regional Library celebrates 250th anniversary of Declaration of Independence

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Sunday, October 26, 2025

Hormel Foods Recalls Nearly 4.9 Million Pounds of Chicken Products Over Metal Contamination

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, October 25, 2025

Quiz: How much do you know about libraries in Cobb County?

GDOT releases updated schedule of lane closures for I-285 and I-20 in Cobb and Fulton counties

South Cobb Regional Library brings family spirit to its November schedule

USDA alert: over 2.2 million pounds of barbecue pork jerky recalled after metal fragments found

The GBI investigates death of a man during a police stop in Smyrna

GOP Talking Point Holds ACA Is Haunted by ‘Phantom’ Enrollees, but the Devil’s in the Data

Fans of Okefenokee Swamp call on Kemp to support permanent land protections after mining scare

Building a stable ‘abode of thought’: Kant’s rules for virtuous thinking

Why your late teens and early 20s are crucial times for lifelong heart health

James Comey’s lawyers face an uphill battle to prove selective or vindictive prosecution in his high-profile case

High fire danger in Georgia to persist through weekend, but rain might be on the way

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

“My name is Shadow, and I’m so excited about the prospect of going home with you!”