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Elections October 10, 2025

Candidate forum for state Senate District 35, Monday Oct 13

This Monday, October 13, the Cobb Democracy Center will host a forum for candidates for the state Senate District 35 seat vacated by Sen. Jason Esteves for his run for…

Marietta police SUV parked at the curb on Marietta Square

Marietta October 10, 2025

Marietta police make arrest in one of two bomb threats

By Mark Woolsey Marietta police say two bomb threats in two weeks produced one arrest, and prompted a warning about making phony crime reports. Authorities say the first instance was…

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

Things to Do October 10, 2025

Things to do this weekend in Cobb: Fri Oct 10 to Sun Oct 12

Here are a few things to do in Cobb County over the weekend, from Friday, October 10, to Sunday, October 12, 2025. Friday October 10 Spooky Scavenger Hunt Spooky Scavenger…

a screenshot of the six districts in Mableon, with 1,2,3 to the south, 4, 5, 6 to the north

Mableton October 10, 2025

Mableton to consider forming tax allocation districts (TADs)

At the Mableton City Council‘s October 6 work session, the city’s Economic Development Director Artie Jones made a presentation to the council on how the city could utilize a Tax…

Festivals October 10, 2025

Chalktoberfest- Where Art, Asphalt, and Ale Collide in Marietta

Photo above by Brian Benefield [This is the latest installment of “Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community” by Brian Benefield. Photo above by Brian Benefield] Each October, as leaves crunch underfoot and…

drawing of sun baking one half of a landscape with tree

Weather October 10, 2025

Dry spell in coming week might worsen drought in metro Atlanta region

North and central Georgia are not expected to face any hazardous weather through tonight, but a prolonged dry spell and rising temperatures may worsen drought conditions in the coming week….

Weather October 10, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Friday, October 10, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Friday, October 10, 2025, with a high near 72 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly clear,…

Cobb County October 10, 2025

Cobb County’s interim police chief has been named the sole finalist to hold the job permanently

Photo above courtesy of the Cobb County Police Department By Mark Woolsey Cobb County’s current interim police chief has been named as the sole finalist to hold the job permanently….

Crowd at Lighthouse Foundation fundraiser

Civic Organizations October 10, 2025

Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation “Evening in the End Zone”

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about the Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation’s “Evening in the End Zone” fundraiser: The Evening in The End Zone is…

A brown tabby cat sitting on a cage, looking at the camera

Pets and Pet Adoption October 10, 2025

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

A brown/white labrador retriever with a pink leash, looking happy

Pets and Pet Adoption October 10, 2025

“My name is Ivy. 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 brown/white labrador retriever. The following information on this potential family member…

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 10, 2025

Trump Called Digital Equity Act ‘Racist.’ Now Internet Money for Rural Americans Is Gone.

This article by Sarah Jane Tribble first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Sarah Jane Tribble, KFF Health News October 10, 2025 Megan Waiters can recite the stories…

Government & Politics October 10, 2025

Marjorie Taylor Greene sounds alarm over expiring health care subsidies as shutdown continues

by Alander Rocha, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] October 10, 2025 As the government shutdown drags into its second week, Georgia’s congressional…

Government & Politics October 10, 2025

In 1776, Thomas Paine made the best case for fighting kings − and for being skeptical

by Matthew Redmond, Université de Lille, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] In one of his stand-up sets, comedian David Cross rejects all political commentary that…

Environment October 10, 2025

Geothermal energy has huge potential to generate clean power – including from used oil and gas wells

by Moones Alamooti, University of North Dakota, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] As energy use rises and the planet warms, you might have dreamed of…

graphic of lab equipment including beakers, microscope and test tubes

Environment October 10, 2025

Refinery fires, other chemical disasters may no longer get safety investigations

by Philip Steenstra, University of Michigan; Rachel O’Brien, University of Michigan, and Stuart Batterman, University of Michigan, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] When fire erupted…

Chattahoochee RiverLands October 9, 2025

The Silver Comet: the train that predated the trail

[Editor’s note: We’ve been resurrecting and reworking some of the articles we published in the early days of the Courier as our readership increases. The first time we ran an…

Smyrna October 9, 2025

Jazz Under the Gazebo, an elegant evening of music, wine, and community support, returns Nov. 1

The Smyrna Public Safety Foundation submitted the following press release about its Jazz Under the Gazebo fundraiser: The Smyrna Public Safety Foundation, in partnership with The Vineyard Wine Market, will…

a 3-D chalk art rendering that looks like a jagged break in the pavement hovering above a soccer field

Festivals October 9, 2025

Jessi Queen to create Taylor Swift-themed chalk art for Marietta’s Chalktoberfest

Image above: chalk art with a 3-D twist, courtesy of Jessi Queen By Mark Woolsey Jessi Queen will spend hours upon hours this weekend creating an elaborate piece of artwork…

Weather October 9, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Thursday, October 9, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts partly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Thursday, October 9, 2025, with a high near 70 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be partly…

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Candidate forum for state Senate District 35, Monday Oct 13

Candidate forum for state Senate District 35, Monday Oct 13

Marietta police make arrest in one of two bomb threats

Things to do this weekend in Cobb: Fri Oct 10 to Sun Oct 12

Mableton to consider forming tax allocation districts (TADs)

Chalktoberfest- Where Art, Asphalt, and Ale Collide in Marietta

Dry spell in coming week might worsen drought in metro Atlanta region

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Friday, October 10, 2025

Cobb County’s interim police chief has been named the sole finalist to hold the job permanently

Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation “Evening in the End Zone”

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

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

Trump Called Digital Equity Act ‘Racist.’ Now Internet Money for Rural Americans Is Gone.

Marjorie Taylor Greene sounds alarm over expiring health care subsidies as shutdown continues

In 1776, Thomas Paine made the best case for fighting kings − and for being skeptical

Geothermal energy has huge potential to generate clean power – including from used oil and gas wells

Refinery fires, other chemical disasters may no longer get safety investigations

Candidate forum for state Senate District 35, Monday Oct 13

Marietta police make arrest in one of two bomb threats

Things to do this weekend in Cobb: Fri Oct 10 to Sun Oct 12

Mableton to consider forming tax allocation districts (TADs)

Chalktoberfest- Where Art, Asphalt, and Ale Collide in Marietta

Dry spell in coming week might worsen drought in metro Atlanta region

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Friday, October 10, 2025

Cobb County’s interim police chief has been named the sole finalist to hold the job permanently

Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation “Evening in the End Zone”

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

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

Trump Called Digital Equity Act ‘Racist.’ Now Internet Money for Rural Americans Is Gone.

Marjorie Taylor Greene sounds alarm over expiring health care subsidies as shutdown continues

In 1776, Thomas Paine made the best case for fighting kings − and for being skeptical

Geothermal energy has huge potential to generate clean power – including from used oil and gas wells

Refinery fires, other chemical disasters may no longer get safety investigations

The Silver Comet: the train that predated the trail

Jazz Under the Gazebo, an elegant evening of music, wine, and community support, returns Nov. 1

Jessi Queen to create Taylor Swift-themed chalk art for Marietta’s Chalktoberfest

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Thursday, October 9, 2025