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Environment October 9, 2026

How Hurricane Isaias broke through to become the first Atlantic hurricane in an eerily quiet 2026 season

by Christopher Davis, UMass Amherst, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Hurricane Isaias shattered the peace of one of the quietest Atlantic hurricane seasons on record…

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Energy October 9, 2026

The oil market that sets today’s gas prices was invented in western Pennsylvania

by Brian C. Black, Penn State, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The fall of 2026 is a moment of energy centrality, when geopolitics unfolding far…

Education October 9, 2026

Why faculty diversity at universities still lags far behind the changing demographics of college students

by Rodney Coates, Miami University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] U.S. colleges and universities have long struggled to increase the racial diversity of their faculty….

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Pets and Pet Adoption October 9, 2026

“My name is Lulu. 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 white chihuahua. The following information on this potential family member is…

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Pets and Pet Adoption October 9, 2026

“My name is Tree, 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 calico/tabby domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…

Lane closures and road work, Transportation & Development October 9, 2026

I-285 weekend closure in Smyrna and Atlanta canceled; next closure Oct. 16-19

The Georgia Department of Transportation has canceled the Oct. 9-12 closure of all lanes on I-285 between South Atlanta Road and South Cobb Drive because of a forecast of heavy…

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes October 9, 2026

Cobb County’s alphabet soup: take the quiz on important acronyms in our county

This Cobb County quiz is about the abbreviations and acronyms of programs important to the operation of the county and its cities. The Cobb County Courier Quiz is a regular…

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Sports October 9, 2026

Finding Atlanta’s 2026 Baseball Successes, As Well As Their Achilles’ Heel

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College The Atlanta Braves took a major step forward in the 2026 season, a bounce back season from their 2025 stumble….

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Letters to the Editor October 9, 2026

Letter to the Editor: Protect Foster Children’s Access to Early Autism Treatment

[This is a Letter to the Editor. For our policy on letters, and how to submit them, please see the bottom of this article] Dear Editor: Re: the article “Georgia…

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Health & Wellness October 9, 2026

Free Medicare information session set for Oct. 21 in Marietta

The Senior Citizens Council of Cobb County distributed the following information: The Senior Citizens Council of Cobb County will hold a free information session on Medicare updates for 2027 from…

News, Weather October 9, 2026

Hurricane Isaias could bring flooding, strong winds and tornadoes across Georgia

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County, metro Atlanta and much of north and central Georgia on Thursday evening, October 8, 2026, warning that Hurricane…

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Weather October 9, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Friday, October 9, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Friday, October 9, 2026, with a high near 76 degrees. Tonight it is expected to shower, with an…

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News, Weather October 9, 2026

Flood Watch issued for Cobb County and much of Georgia through Sunday morning

The National Weather Service has continued a Flood Watch for Cobb County, metro Atlanta and much of north and central Georgia from late Friday night, October 9, through Sunday morning,…

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News, Weather October 9, 2026

Cobb County and the Rest of Metro Atlanta Could See Wind Gusts Up to 50 MPH This Weekend

The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Watch for Cobb County and much of north and central Georgia from Saturday morning, October 10, through Sunday morning, October 11,…

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Health & Wellness October 8, 2026

Medical Debt Is Crushing Hospital Patients in Los Angeles. Health Officials May Have a Fix.

This article by Noam N. Levey first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Oct 8, 2026 LOS ANGELES — Every Tuesday, Naman Shah sees tuberculosis patients at a…

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Health & Wellness October 8, 2026

‘Medicare for All’ Is Back. Now Comes the Hard Part.

This article by Elisabeth Rosenthal first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Oct 8, 2026 As Americans grow increasingly frustrated with their healthcare system, a proposal that has…

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Government & Politics October 8, 2026

Trump auto-enrolls 10s of millions in child investment accounts

by Ashley Murray, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] October 7, 2026 WASHINGTON — Every child in the United States with a valid…

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Government & Politics October 8, 2026

Woof! Animal welfare advocates want Georgians to know their state lawmaker’s record on pet issues

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] October 8, 2026 The dogs and cats in your life don’t get a vote…

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Health & Wellness October 8, 2026

Your cells keep a record of every workout you’ve ever done – and those gains persist even after a break from exercise

by Diego Hernandez-Saavedra, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and Yi-Heng (Hank) Huang, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Have you ever taken months…

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Government & Politics October 8, 2026

Meet the ‘independent voters’ who will likely decide which party triumphs in the 2026 midterm elections

by Julio Borquez, University of Michigan-Dearborn, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] As midterm elections near, Democrats enjoy advantages in national “generic ballot” polling, suggesting they…