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Health & Wellness September 18, 2026

Cost-Saving Medicaid Meal Deliveries Threatened by Cuts, Policy Uncertainty

This article by Priyanka Dayal McCluskey, WBUR, first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Sep 18, 2026 On a weekday morning in a quiet Boston neighborhood, a kitchen…

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Health & Wellness September 18, 2026

Sticker Shock at the Doctor’s Office Could Motivate Midterm Voters

This article by Julie Rovner first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Sep 18, 2026 Healthcare prices are likely to keep increasing next year. As midterm elections approach,…

Education, News September 18, 2026

1st Amendment lawsuit against Cobb schools moves forward three years after public comment line stunt

All photos by Rebecca Gaunt By Rebecca Gaunt Thursday night, Cobb parents Jenny Peterson and Melissa Marten were in the same place they were three years ago: in line for…

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes September 18, 2026

How much do you know about the City of Marietta? Take the quiz and find out!

How much do you know about the City of Marietta? We announce the quizzes in the Cobb County Courier newsletter. If you like the newsletter based on the preview link…

The sign in front of Acworth City Hall: Text reading Acworth Georgia 4415 Senator Richard B. Russell Ave, with 1860 (the incorporation date of the city)

Government & Politics, Local government September 18, 2026

Acworth recognizes United States Air Force Day

During an otherwise short agenda at the Acworth Board of Aldermen regular meeting Thursday, the board issued the following proclamation in honor of United States Air Force Day: A PROCLAMATION…

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Pets and Pet Adoption September 18, 2026

“I’m a doggy in need of a permanent loving home!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a female tri-color American pit bull terrier. The following information on this potential…

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Pets and Pet Adoption September 18, 2026

“I’m a kitty in need of a permanent loving home!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a male beige/white domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…

News, Transportation September 18, 2026

Marble Mill Road Railroad Crossing in Marietta to Close Sept. 21–25

The City of Marietta posted the following notice about an upcoming CSX railroad crossing closure: CSX has notified the City that the Marble Mill Road railroad crossing will be temporarily…

News, Transportation September 18, 2026

Whitlock Avenue Resurfacing Begins Sept. 21 in Marietta

The City of Marietta announced on its website that the Georgia Department of Transportation will begin a resurfacing project on Whitlock Avenue on Monday, Sep. 21. Work will begin at…

An analog dial gauge labeled "Air Quality Index" with the arrow pointed to Orange which is numbered 100 to 150

Air Quality, Weather & Environment September 18, 2026

Friday brings another day of poor air quality in metro Atlanta

The Georgia Environmental Protection Division relayed a Code Orange air quality alert to the National Weather Service for metro Atlanta, in effect this afternoon, Friday Sep. 18. What is in…

Weather September 18, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Friday, September 18, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Friday, September 18, 2026, with a high near 96 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…

Health & Wellness September 17, 2026

California Eyes Prison Heat Protections That Fall Short of Workplace Standards

This article by Erin Rode, Capital & Main, first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Sep 17, 2026 As Californians have weathered relentless heat waves, state workplace safety…

Aging September 17, 2026

3 Common Drugs Older Adults Might Be Overusing

This article by Paula Span first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Sep 17, 2026, The scenario often unfolds like this: Medical researchers investigate a frequently used drug…

Crime & Public Safety September 17, 2026

Execution of Georgia death row inmate delayed in light of new state law

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] September 16, 2026 Convicted murderer Stacey Humphreys was not executed Wednesday night as scheduled…

Government & Politics September 17, 2026

US House leaves for campaign break without action on AI, affordability

by Jennifer Shutt, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] September 16, 2026 WASHINGTON — The U.S. House departed Wednesday for a seven-week campaign…

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Psychology September 17, 2026

Even the Buddha experienced challenges with meditation: Historical texts reveal its potential downsides

by Pierce Salguero, Penn State, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] As a scholar of “Buddhist medicine,” I have studied the connections between Buddhism and well-being…

Economy September 17, 2026

US consumers and businesses are now facing a future of more expensive borrowing

by John W. Diamond, Rice University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] From mortgages to auto loans to credit cards, borrowing is set to get even…

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Immigration September 17, 2026

Why Hispanic Americans are losing faith in the American Dream

by Diana Orcés, American University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] President Donald Trump won 43% of the Hispanic vote in 2024, up from 35% in…

Puzzles Games and Quizzes September 17, 2026

Traffic and Transportation in Cobb: A quiz

We’ve run several quizzes about roads and transportation in Cobb County. This one focuses on the history of transportation in the county. How much do you know about that history? …

Welcome to Cobb County brick sign at Henderson Road on Veterans Memorial

Community Life, Uncategorized September 17, 2026

Things to Do in Cobb County This Weekend, Sept. 18-20

Here is a list of a few things to do in Cobb County this weekend: Friday, September 18 to Sunday, September 20. Be sure to check the information in the…