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Labor September 7, 2026

Labor unions are growing, but where depends on state politics

by Kevin Hardy, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] September 7, 2026 Labor union membership continues to climb in the United States, though…

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Labor

Labor unions are growing, but where depends on state politics

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Labor

Report: Georgia continues to rank near the bottom of nation on worker’s rights

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Economy

Taxpayers don’t want to pay for new NFL stadiums – so why did politicians approve billions in subsidies to fund six new ones?

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes

The Conversation U.S. weekly news quiz

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Immigration

What comes next for the 1 million people who have lost – or will soon lose – Temporary Protected Status

Opinion

Political Cartoon by Clay Jones

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Community, Giving Back to the Community

Mableton Volunteers Clean Up Litter Along Buckner Road

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Fuel Cost, Transportation & Development

Georgia gas prices rise to $3.89 for Labor Day weekend

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News, Weather

Georgia Weather Outlook Calls for Gusty Winds and Storms, Mostly in Central GA

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Weather

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Monday, September 7, 2026

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Pets and Pet Adoption

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

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Pets and Pet Adoption

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

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Food Safety

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from August 28 to September 3

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News, Transportation

Latest schedule of lane closures for the ongoing $1.2 billion I-285 and I-20 West Interchange project in Cobb and Fulton

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Weather

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Sunday, September 6, 2026

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Opinion

Polls vs Prediction Markets in Georgia’s Governor and Senate Races

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Labor September 7, 2026

Labor unions are growing, but where depends on state politics

by Kevin Hardy, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] September 7, 2026 Labor union membership continues to climb in the United States, though…

a contour drawing of raised fists and picket signs

Labor September 7, 2026

Report: Georgia continues to rank near the bottom of nation on worker’s rights

by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] September 7, 2026 Georgia has made modest gains, but remains one of the worst…

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Economy September 7, 2026

Taxpayers don’t want to pay for new NFL stadiums – so why did politicians approve billions in subsidies to fund six new ones?

by J.C. Bradbury, Kennesaw State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] When the Buffalo Bills play their 2026 season home opener in the newly built…

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes September 7, 2026

The Conversation U.S. weekly news quiz

by Fritz Holznagel, The Conversation, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] We hope you’ve enjoyed this quiz from our quizmaster, Fritz Holznagel, a past winner of…

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Immigration September 7, 2026

What comes next for the 1 million people who have lost – or will soon lose – Temporary Protected Status

by Jean Lantz Reisz, University of Southern California, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] At the beginning of President Donald Trump’s second term, 1.3 million individuals…

Opinion September 7, 2026

Political Cartoon by Clay Jones

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Community, Giving Back to the Community September 7, 2026

Mableton Volunteers Clean Up Litter Along Buckner Road

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about a litter cleanup along Buckner Road. Thank you, Patty Rech and the Vinings Cove Homeowners, for removing about a…

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Fuel Cost, Transportation & Development September 7, 2026

Georgia gas prices rise to $3.89 for Labor Day weekend

Georgia gas prices climbed to an average of $3.89 per gallon of regular unleaded gasoline as Labor Day travel demand and elevated crude oil prices put additional pressure on drivers’…

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News, Weather September 7, 2026

Georgia Weather Outlook Calls for Gusty Winds and Storms, Mostly in Central GA

Isolated thunderstorms could develop across parts of central Georgia Monday afternoon and evening, bringing gusty winds, frequent lightning and brief downpours, according to the National Weather Service. Easterly winds are…

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Weather September 7, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Monday, September 7, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts partly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Monday, September 7, 2026, with a high near 85 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

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Pets and Pet Adoption September 7, 2026

“My name is Kanani, 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 grey domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…

A white/brown terrier

Pets and Pet Adoption September 7, 2026

“My name is Kyzer. 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 male white/brown terrier. The following information on this potential family member is…

The "Star of Life" symbol represents medicine and health care. Three rectangles are arranged in a radial pattern to form a sort of abstract star shape, with a snake coiled around a staff superimposed on the center.

Food Safety September 7, 2026

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from August 28 to September 3

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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News, Transportation September 6, 2026

Latest schedule of lane closures for the ongoing $1.2 billion I-285 and I-20 West Interchange project in Cobb and Fulton

The Georgia Department of Transportation released the following updated schedule of lane closures for I-285 and I-20 for the estimated $1.2 billion I-285/I-20 West Interchange project. The primary impacts of…

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Weather September 6, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Sunday, September 6, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Sunday, September 6, 2026, with a high near 96 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

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Opinion September 6, 2026

Polls vs Prediction Markets in Georgia’s Governor and Senate Races

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Polls show a close race between Keisha Lance Bottoms and Rick Jackson running for Governor, and a slight lead for…

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News, Weather September 6, 2026

Cobb County and Most of Georgia Face Heat Advisory and Severe Storm Threat Sunday

A Heat Advisory and the threat of strong to severe thunderstorms will affect much of north and central Georgia Sunday, with triple-digit heat index values followed by storms capable of…

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News, Weather September 6, 2026

Cobb County Included in Sunday’s North Georgia Heat Advisory

A Heat Advisory remains in effect across much of north and central Georgia, including Cobb County, until 8 p.m. Sunday, with heat index values reaching up to 105 degrees and…

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Business & Economy, Local Business September 5, 2026

54 new business licenses issued for unincorporated Cobb County

Cobb County issued 54 new business licenses in the latest reporting period, with businesses ranging from health care and personal services to construction, food service, technology and retail. These are…

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Crime & Public Safety, Traffic incidents September 5, 2026

Cobb and Acworth police investigate fatal accident on Lake Acworth Drive

[The Cobb County Courier has a policy of withholding the names of survivors involved in traffic incidents that are still under investigation] Acworth and Cobb County police are investigating a…

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