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Community, Giving Back to the Community October 23, 2026

Smyrna Fire Department honors Paul Powers with Irons Award

The Smyrna Public Safety Foundation distributed the following news release: The Smyrna Fire Department honored the chair of the Smyrna Public Safety Foundation with its annual Irons Award for his…

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes October 23, 2026

Friday Cobb Courier trivia quiz: How well do you know Cobb County?

This Friday’s quiz takes us from the movie screen to the lake shore, with five questions about places around Cobb County. Looking up the answers is encouraged — learning something…

Health & Wellness October 22, 2026

‘Go to Canada’: Trump Touted Americans’ Access to Cheaper Drugs. A New Rule Threatens It.

This article by Arthur Allen first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Oct 22, 2026 Days before it was to go into effect, the Trump administration pushed back…

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Health & Wellness October 22, 2026

Job-Based Health Plan Costs Rise, With Little Relief in Sight

This article by Julie Appleby first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Oct 22, 2026 Rising healthcare costs aren’t a problem just for those who buy their own…

Government & Politics October 22, 2026

Judge blocks Homeland Security from conducting election-related sweeps in 9 states

by Jonathan Shorman, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] October 21, 2026 A federal judge on Wednesday night blocked the Department of Homeland…

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Government & Politics October 22, 2026

Fewer Georgians are planning to vote by mail, with one day left to request an absentee ballot

by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] October 22, 2026 Peach State residents who want to vote by mail in the…

Government & Politics October 22, 2026

Why the political ambition gap between men and women persists even at the local level

by Emma Schroeder, Texas Christian University; Fiona Rodger, University of Notre Dame, and Samantha Chapa, University of Texas at Arlington, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission]…

Justice October 22, 2026

Human rights could improve – or worsen – based on how nations use the UN treaty against cybercrime

by Meridith LaVelle, University of Mannheim and Mary Lind, Binghamton University, State University of New York, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The United Nations Convention…

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Science & Technology October 22, 2026

An AI model’s false tip to Philadelphia police reveals how digital agents can do as they’re told and still cause trouble

by Anat Lior, Drexel University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] An anonymous tip arrived on PhillyUnsolvedMurders.com, a website run by the Philadelphia Police Department, on…

Transportation & Development October 22, 2026

Town Center Community to Host Fifth Annual State of the District on Oct. 27

The Town Center Community distributed the following announcement about its annual State of the District event: Annual event launches year-long 30th anniversary campaign and offers exclusive first look at Town…

Pets and Pet Adoption October 22, 2026

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

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Pets and Pet Adoption October 22, 2026

“My name is Jax, 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 white/brown hound. The following information on this potential family member is…

Puzzles Games and Quizzes October 22, 2026

Cobb current events quiz: Planning, planes and parks

How closely have you followed recent Cobb news? Try these five questions covering city planning, aviation, festivals, history and recreation. Looking up the answers is encouraged. The Cobb County Courier…

Opinion October 22, 2026

Congressman Collins’ Last Stand In US Senate Battle: The Rural Vote

Photo above: John Tures with Mike Collins By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College An hour southwest of Atlanta, Georgia, Congressman Michael Collins was desperately fighting for…

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Community Life, Things to Do October 22, 2026

Cobb County weekend events: Halloween, movies and more

Here is a list of a few things to do in Cobb County this weekend: Friday, October 23 to Sunday, October 25. Be sure to check the information in the…

News, Weather October 22, 2026

High fire danger in Cobb and much of Georgia Thursday

Cobb County and most of north and central Georgia face high fire danger until 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, according to a corrected special weather statement from the National Weather…

Weather October 22, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Thursday, October 22, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Thursday, October 22, 2026, with a high near 75 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a special…

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Business & Economy, Local Business October 22, 2026

Loud Security opens new headquarters in Kennesaw

By Mark Woolsey A longtime Cobb-County-based- business has settled into a new home. Cobb Chamber officials and community leaders were on hand late last week as a ribbon-cutting celebrated the…

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Health & Wellness October 21, 2026

States Are Forcing Hospitals To Offer More People Financial Aid. In Oregon, It’s Working.

This article by Melanie Evans, Tradeoffs, first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Oct 21, 2026 Four years ago, Oregon hospitals were under fire from state authorities and…

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Health & Wellness October 21, 2026

New Arrivals in the ER? Georgia Gears Up To Solve Rural Maternal Health Crisis

This article by Briah Lumpkins first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Oct 21, 2026 LAVONIA, Ga. — It had been a decade since Kara Holden last had…