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Health & Wellness September 4, 2026

ACAP Cobb & Cherokee to Host Program on Georgia Medicaid Programs and Benefits

Free educational session helps family caregivers navigate Medicaid eligibility and services for aging parents. Adult Children of Aging Parents (ACAP) Cobb & Cherokee distributed the following press release about an…

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News, Weather September 4, 2026

Heat Index Above 100 Expected Across North and Central Georgia Friday

Heat index values above 100 degrees and scattered thunderstorms could bring hazardous weather to north and central Georgia on Friday, with some storms capable of gusty winds, frequent lightning and…

Hurt or in pain? Skip the ER wait and bill

SPONSORED CONTENT This article is sponsored by OSI (Orthopedic Sports Injury Clinic). It was produced on behalf of the sponsor and does not represent independent reporting by the Cobb County…

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Government & Politics September 3, 2026

Why the rushed Postal Service plan for mail-in voting has states in a panic

by Jacob Fischler, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] September 2, 2026 President Donald Trump’s executive order placing new restrictions on mail-in voting…

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Opinion September 3, 2026

Bookman: Secrecy and tax breaks pave the way for surge of unpopular data center proposals in Georgia

by Jay Bookman, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] September 3, 2026 This year, Georgia taxpayers will spend an estimated $2.4 billion in…

Crime & Public Safety September 3, 2026

In Colorado and elsewhere, sexual assault peaks on campuses at the beginning of the school year – here’s what students should know

by Kaitlyn M. Sims, University of Denver; Institute for Humane Studies, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] With the start of the new fall semester, students…

Media September 3, 2026

Stars and Stripes shows how government‑funded journalism can work – if it’s free to report the truth

by Cindy Elmore, East Carolina University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] As local and national news outlets continue to disappear across the U.S., I’d always…

Government & Politics September 3, 2026

From the Freedom Caucus to the democratic socialists, small groups inside parties can wreak havoc with leaders’ agenda in Congress

by SoRelle Wyckoff Gaynor, University of Virginia and Charlie Hunt, Boise State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The Democratic Party’s coalition headed into the…

Opinion September 3, 2026

Political Cartoon by Clay Jones

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes September 3, 2026

Cobb Courier Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Wellstar?

Wellstar Health System is a major provider of health care and also a major employer in Cobb County. But how much do you know about it? Take this quiz and…

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Health & Wellness September 3, 2026

Marietta-Based Wellstar Plans Another North Georgia Acquisition

By Mark Woolsey Marietta-based Wellstar Health System announced Tuesday that it’s acquiring another Northeast Georgia hospital. The sprawling non-profit health care entity announced in a news release that the Stephens…

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Community Life, Things to Do September 3, 2026

Things to Do in Cobb County This Weekend, Sept. 4-6

Here is a list of a few things to do in Cobb County this weekend: Friday, September 4 to Sunday, September 6. Be sure to check the information in the…

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Pets and Pet Adoption September 3, 2026

“My name is Bella. 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 terrier. The following information on this potential family member is…

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Pets and Pet Adoption September 3, 2026

“My name is Orange, 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 male orange tabby domestic short hair. The following information on this potential…

Weather September 3, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Thursday, September 3, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Thursday, September 3, 2026, with a high near 96 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…

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Community Life September 3, 2026

Southern Museum to Host Haunted Spirits Oct. 23 in Kennesaw

The Kennesaw Museum Foundation and the Southern Museum will host Haunted Spirits, a Halloween-themed event, from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23. The Southern Museum invites guests 21 and…

Community Development, Transportation & Development September 3, 2026

Town Center Community Seeks Public Input on 30-Year Master Plan at Upcoming Open House

Public forum invites the community to help shape Town Center’s vision and priorities for the next 30 years The Town Center Community distributed the following announcement about its upcoming open…

News, Weather September 3, 2026

Extreme Heat Forecast for Cobb County and North Georgia

Extreme heat will pose a hazard across much of north and central Georgia Thursday, with heat index values topping 100 degrees and reaching as high as 106 degrees in parts…

Government & Politics September 2, 2026

USPS whistleblower predicts ‘catastrophic’ effect on elections under Trump vote-by-mail order

by Jacob Fischler, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] September 1, 2026 The U.S. Postal Service rushed the development of electronic tools to…

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Environment September 2, 2026

New invasive insect poses ‘serious threat’ to Georgia farmers

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] September 2, 2026 A grass-eating invasive pest has been spotted in Georgia, and it…