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Lane closures and road work October 22, 2025

Cobb DOT road and lane closures as of Wednesday, October 22, 2025

The following road and lane closures, which are currently active, are listed on the Cobb County DOT web page. To expand the map for a particular roadway, click on the…

Detail of Cobb County Police Department STEP Unit vehicle in article about fatal accident on I-75

Traffic incidents October 22, 2025

Fatal hit-and-run on Terrell Mill Road results in arrest

By Mark Woolsey Cobb police say a fatal hit-and-run Monday night resulted in an arrest. [It is the policy of the Cobb County Courier to omit the names of people…

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Health & Wellness October 22, 2025

A New Car vs. Health Insurance? Average Family Job-Based Coverage Hits $27K

This article by Phil Galewitz first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Phil Galewitz October 22, 2025 With the federal shutdown entering its fourth week, spurred by a…

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.

Health & Wellness October 22, 2025

HIV rates are highest in the American South, despite effective treatments

by Brandon Nabors, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] October 20, 2025 The American South has the highest HIV rates in the country,…

Sinister looking jack-o-lantern with books

Community Life October 22, 2025

Why is Halloween starting so much earlier each year? A business professor explains

by Jay L. Zagorsky, Boston University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Halloween is a fun, scary time for children and adults alike – but why…

Government & Politics October 22, 2025

Trump’s National Guard deployments reignite 200-year-old legal debate over state vs. federal power

by Andrea Katz, Washington University in St. Louis, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] If you’re confused about what the law does and doesn’t allow the…

Things to Do October 22, 2025

Battery Atlanta releases its schedule of holiday events

All photos provided by The Battery Atlanta The Battery Atlanta announced its schedule of holiday events, beginning Nov. 29 at 5:30 p.m. with the annual Tree Lighting, presented by Wellstar…

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Pets and Pet Adoption October 22, 2025

“My name is Nyla. 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 female brown tabby domestic short hair. The following information on this potential…

A black/white labrador retriever standing on a blue cloth

Pets and Pet Adoption October 22, 2025

“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 male black/white labrador retriever. The following information on this potential family member…

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Fire danger October 22, 2025

Wednesday weather: morning fog, afternoon high fire danger

North and central Georgia will face patches of dense fog and increased fire danger today, with lingering elevated fire weather concerns through the week. The National Weather Service issued a…

Weather October 22, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Wednesday, October 22, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, with a high near 68 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…

Map of proposed roundabouts on Cobb Parkway

Transportation & Development October 21, 2025

Cobb DOT to host open house about 2 roundabouts proposed in north Cobb

Cobb DOT will host a Location and Design Public Information Open House about the proposed construction of two roundabouts near Cobb Parkway in north Cobb. The proposal is to install…

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Product recalls October 21, 2025

UPDATE:USDA issues listeria alert about several burrito and wrap products

UPDATE: The USDA issued a correction to its earlier alert. The products below were not included in the USDA’s National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs (although the USDA’s correction stated…

A yellow gold/white shepherd looking happy with tongue's out

Pets and Pet Adoption October 21, 2025

“My name is Nala, and I’m so excited about the prospect of going home with you!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a female yellow gold/white shepherd. The following information on this potential family member…

A tabby kitten sitting inside a cage with a pink cloth

Pets and Pet Adoption October 21, 2025

“My name is Elias. 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…

Civil Lawsuits October 21, 2025

Cobb County school board vice chair John Cristadoro named in $250,000 civil lawsuit

Photo above: John Cristadoro at his swearing-in ceremony for the Cobb County Board of Education By Rebecca Gaunt John Cristadoro, vice chair of the Cobb County Board of Education, and…

Elections October 21, 2025

Q&A with Jonathon Bothers, Candidate for Kennesaw City Council Post 3

By Rebecca Gaunt Candidates Jonathon Bothers and Donovan Giardina are vying for the Kennesaw City Council Post 3 seat, soon to be vacated by incumbent Pat Ferris, who is not…

Fires October 21, 2025

Near-critical fire conditions to be monitored in Georgia beginning this afternoon

Near-critical fire weather conditions will need to be monitored across parts of Georgia through the week, especially Wednesday and Thursday, though widespread hazardous weather is not expected. The National Weather…

Cobb County Police Department Crime Scene Unit vehicle

Cobb County October 21, 2025

Cobb Major Crimes Unit investigates death of woman at a Powers Ferry extended stay hotel

By Mark Woolsey Cobb County police are conducting an investigation of a woman’s death at an extended stay facility. Police were called to the Extended Stay America at 2239 Powers…

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Cobb DOT road and lane closures as of Wednesday, October 22, 2025

Cobb DOT road and lane closures as of Wednesday, October 22, 2025

Fatal hit-and-run on Terrell Mill Road results in arrest

A New Car vs. Health Insurance? Average Family Job-Based Coverage Hits $27K

HIV rates are highest in the American South, despite effective treatments

Why is Halloween starting so much earlier each year? A business professor explains

Trump’s National Guard deployments reignite 200-year-old legal debate over state vs. federal power

Battery Atlanta releases its schedule of holiday events

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

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

Wednesday weather: morning fog, afternoon high fire danger

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Wednesday, October 22, 2025

Cobb DOT to host open house about 2 roundabouts proposed in north Cobb

UPDATE:USDA issues listeria alert about several burrito and wrap products

“My name is Nala, and I’m so excited about the prospect of going home with you!”

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

Cobb DOT road and lane closures as of Wednesday, October 22, 2025

Fatal hit-and-run on Terrell Mill Road results in arrest

A New Car vs. Health Insurance? Average Family Job-Based Coverage Hits $27K

HIV rates are highest in the American South, despite effective treatments

Why is Halloween starting so much earlier each year? A business professor explains

Trump’s National Guard deployments reignite 200-year-old legal debate over state vs. federal power

Battery Atlanta releases its schedule of holiday events

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

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

Wednesday weather: morning fog, afternoon high fire danger

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Wednesday, October 22, 2025

Cobb DOT to host open house about 2 roundabouts proposed in north Cobb

UPDATE:USDA issues listeria alert about several burrito and wrap products

“My name is Nala, and I’m so excited about the prospect of going home with you!”

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

Cobb County school board vice chair John Cristadoro named in $250,000 civil lawsuit

Q&A with Jonathon Bothers, Candidate for Kennesaw City Council Post 3

Near-critical fire conditions to be monitored in Georgia beginning this afternoon

Cobb Major Crimes Unit investigates death of woman at a Powers Ferry extended stay hotel