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Health & Wellness March 17, 2026

Cancer vaccines could transform treatment and prevention – but misinformation about mRNA vaccines threatens their potential

by Dannell D. Boatman, West Virginia University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Scientists are making rapid progress toward a long-awaited goal that could help to…

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Health & Wellness

Cancer vaccines could transform treatment and prevention – but misinformation about mRNA vaccines threatens their potential


Medical symbolic staff with serpents and wings

Health & Wellness

Magic mushroom‑infused products appear in Colorado gas stations – what public health officials want consumers to know


Outline of the map of Iran with an Irani flag superimposed on it

International

Iran’s nuclear materials and equipment remain a danger in an active war zone


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Opinion

Making Georgia Affordable, Safe, and Strong for Every Family



The front of the brick South Cobb Community Center building, with a "Vote Here" sign in front

Elections

Candidates, tell our readers why they should vote for you, but with two conditions


A schoolhouse with books superimposed on the front

Education, News

Suspended Marietta student denied requests to contact parents during investigation 


A tri-color Australian cattle dog sitting

Pets and Pet Adoption

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


A black/white domestic medium hair cat inside a red/black cage

Pets and Pet Adoption

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



Woman holding up award received by Keep Smyrna Beautiful

Community, Giving Back to the Community

Keep Smyrna Beautiful Celebrates Award and Announces Garden Tour


Georgia Symphony Orchestra and GSO Chorus

Music

Georgia Symphony Orchestra to mark 75th season with choral concert in Marietta


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Weather

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Tuesday, March 17, 2026


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Education, News

Kennesaw State appoints new dean of College of Computing and Software Engineering



Articles of winter clothing: a down coat, a scarf, and a wool cap, along with a mercury thermometer and the Cobb County Courier logo

News, Weather

Georgia Freeze Warning: Sub-Freezing Temperatures Expected Overnight Tuesday Into Wednesday Morning


A buff/white American Staffordshire terrier with tongue's out

Pets and Pet Adoption

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


A tabby cat sitting on a table with someone holding him down

Pets and Pet Adoption

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


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

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from March 6 to March 12



A drawing of a syringe

Health & Wellness March 17, 2026

Cancer vaccines could transform treatment and prevention – but misinformation about mRNA vaccines threatens their potential

by Dannell D. Boatman, West Virginia University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Scientists are making rapid progress toward a long-awaited goal that could help to…


Medical symbolic staff with serpents and wings

Health & Wellness March 17, 2026

Magic mushroom‑infused products appear in Colorado gas stations – what public health officials want consumers to know

by David Kroll, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] A Denver food and cannabis investigator became suspicious of PolkaDot-branded chocolate…


Outline of the map of Iran with an Irani flag superimposed on it

International March 17, 2026

Iran’s nuclear materials and equipment remain a danger in an active war zone

by Matthew Bunn, Harvard Kennedy School, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Before launching his war on Iran, President Donald Trump said his most important goal…


sign with American flag stating "Vote Here"

Opinion March 17, 2026

Making Georgia Affordable, Safe, and Strong for Every Family

[The Cobb County Courier invites candidates to submit articles explaining what their vision is for the office they seek, and why voters should elect them. To check out our requirements…


The front of the brick South Cobb Community Center building, with a "Vote Here" sign in front

Elections March 17, 2026

Candidates, tell our readers why they should vote for you, but with two conditions

The Cobb County Courier welcomes statements from candidates for local Cobb County offices, statewide offices, or for congressional seats. This includes candidates at all levels who are running for office…


A schoolhouse with books superimposed on the front

Education, News March 17, 2026

Suspended Marietta student denied requests to contact parents during investigation 

By Rebecca Gaunt A Marietta High School senior received a five-day suspension more than a month after students organized a protest against the actions of the U.S. Immigrations and Customs…


A tri-color Australian cattle dog sitting

Pets and Pet Adoption March 17, 2026

“My name is Tork. 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 tri-color Australian cattle dog. The following information on this potential family…


A black/white domestic medium hair cat inside a red/black cage

Pets and Pet Adoption March 17, 2026

“My name is Cleo, 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 black/white domestic medium hair. The following information on this potential family…


Woman holding up award received by Keep Smyrna Beautiful

Community, Giving Back to the Community March 17, 2026

Keep Smyrna Beautiful Celebrates Award and Announces Garden Tour

Keep Smyrna Beautiful provided the following updates, including an honor the organization has received, and the date of the popular Smyrna Garden Tour: Keep Smyrna Beautiful Receives Governor’s Circle Recognition Keep Smyrna Beautiful recently received a…


Georgia Symphony Orchestra and GSO Chorus

Music March 17, 2026

Georgia Symphony Orchestra to mark 75th season with choral concert in Marietta

 City of Marietta is the presenting sponsor of the anniversary season; performance is scheduled for March 22 at First Presbyterian Church Marietta The Georgia Symphony Orchestra will celebrate its 75th…


Photo of Veterans Memorial Highway on a clear day with the Cobb County Courier logo and the words "Weather forecast"

Weather March 17, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Tuesday, March 17, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, with a high near 45 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…


Headshot photo of Darryl Ahner

Education, News March 17, 2026

Kennesaw State appoints new dean of College of Computing and Software Engineering

Photo of Darryl Ahner courtesy of Kennesaw State University [This article first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] Kennesaw State University has named accomplished academic leader…


Articles of winter clothing: a down coat, a scarf, and a wool cap, along with a mercury thermometer and the Cobb County Courier logo

News, Weather March 17, 2026

Georgia Freeze Warning: Sub-Freezing Temperatures Expected Overnight Tuesday Into Wednesday Morning

A Freeze Warning is in effect for parts of Georgia, with temperatures dropping as low as 20 degrees through this morning and again overnight into Wednesday, creating conditions that could…


A buff/white American Staffordshire terrier with tongue's out

Pets and Pet Adoption March 16, 2026

“My name is Stone Chaos, 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 buff/white American Staffordshire terrier. The following information on this potential family…


A tabby cat sitting on a table with someone holding him down

Pets and Pet Adoption March 16, 2026

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


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 March 16, 2026

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from March 6 to March 12

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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Crime & Public Safety March 16, 2026

Marietta Man Killed in Powder Springs Train Crash, Police Say

A 26-year-old Marietta man was killed early Saturday when his pickup truck became stuck on railroad tracks and was struck by a freight train in Powder Springs, according to Cobb…


Medical symbolic staff with serpents and wings

Health & Wellness March 16, 2026

In Switching to Original Medicare, Beware of Medigap Plan Refusals

This article by Michelle Andrews first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Michelle Andrews, March 16, 2026 It’s open enrollment season for Medicare Advantage, when people currently enrolled…


Georgia State Capitol on mostly sunny day

Government & Politics, State Government March 16, 2026

Lawmaker calls it quits, governor’s race brings fireworks, calls for gas tax suspension and more

by Ross Williams, Maya Homan, and Alander Rocha, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] March 14, 2026 The big election news this week…


Georgia State Capitol on mostly sunny day

Government & Politics, State Government March 16, 2026

Bipartisan bill calls for putting funds toward homelessness prevention in Georgia

by Juliana Milevsky, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] March 16, 2026 Lawmakers have been looking at ways to respond to rising homelessness…


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