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Government & Politics October 17, 2026

No Kings, Indivisible Cobb, to march through East Cobb to the polls, then vote

By Mark Woolsey Members of the progressive group Indivisible Cobb-along with friends and supporters-will march through East Cobb Saturday and then vote as they urge fellow Cobb Countians to do…

The stage where Mableton's State of the City was delivered

Government & Politics, Local government October 17, 2026

Takeaways from the State of the City of Mableton this year

By Gabriela Henriquez Stoikow On Wednesday evening, Mayor Michael Owens delivered his second State of the City of Mableton speech since becoming the inaugural mayor of the city in 2023. …

Weather October 17, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, October 17, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Saturday, October 17, 2026, with a high near 65 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…

Opinion October 16, 2026

Political Cartoon by Clay Jones

Three gears, the largest one with a dollar sign in the middle

Health & Wellness October 16, 2026

Next Governor To Face Thorny Choices After California’s Rapid Medicaid Expansion

This article by Christine Mai-Duc first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Oct 16, 2026 In March 2025, when California ran out of Medicaid funds to pay doctors…

Medical symbolic staff with serpents and wings

Health & Wellness October 16, 2026

After Booting 760K People From ACA Plans, Trump Administration Has Added Some Back

This article by Julie Appleby first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Oct 16, 2026 Late last month, the Trump administration announced that it had cut 760,000 people…

sign with American flag stating "Vote Here"

Government & Politics October 16, 2026

Ossoff reports raising another $33 million for homestretch of U.S. Senate reelection bid

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] October 15, 2026 Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff’s campaign reported raising $33 million from…

Government & Politics October 16, 2026

Will Trump’s Georgia rally be a lifeline or an anchor for the GOP candidates he seeks to boost?

by Ross Williams, Ignacio Perez and Alander Rocha, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] October 16, 2026 President Donald Trump is set to…

gasoline pump and an EV charging station with a car

Transportation October 16, 2026

Americans want electric cars – they just can’t find them

by John Paul Helveston, George Washington University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Within three months of the U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran on Feb….

International October 16, 2026

Starlink slowdown underscores Ukraine’s reliance on the US in the battle for the skies

by Gerard Toal, Virginia Tech, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] If Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy needed a reminder that Ukraine’s war with Russia may well…

An orange tabby/white kitten sitting inside a metal cage

Pets and Pet Adoption October 16, 2026

“My name is Tangerine. 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 orange tabby/white domestic short hair. The following information on this potential…

A black/white American pit bull terrier held by someone behind

Pets and Pet Adoption October 16, 2026

“My name is Bruno, 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 black/white American pit bull terrier. The following information on this potential…

Crime & Public Safety October 16, 2026

Third suspect in Cobb County rail yard murder arrested in Florida

[The Cobb County Courier has a policy of omitting the names of suspects in crimes until there is a conviction or guilty plea, except in high profile cases where exoneration…

Business & Economy October 16, 2026

Six Flags over Georgia to reopen; Goliath remains closed

By Mark Woolsey Six Flags over Georgia officials say the park will reopen as scheduled today (Friday) but that the Goliath roller coaster will remain closed, with no date set…

Drawings of a chalk art rocket, chalk and an elaborated beer stein with a hinged lid and image of a small town

Community Life October 16, 2026

Chalktoberfest cancellation hits museum, Marietta businesses

By Mark Woolsey Both the Marietta Cobb Museum of Art and merchants on Marietta Square are scrambling following the cancellation of Chalktoberfest — the primary fundraiser of the year for…

The words "Quiz Time" in large cartoon font

Puzzles Games and Quizzes October 16, 2026

Take the Courier’s Friday Cobb County trivia quiz

On Fridays the Courier’s quiz takes on a lighter note, with random questions on no particular topic except things around the county. Test your knowledge in the quiz below. The…

Opinion October 16, 2026

Political Cartoon by Clay Jones

Mableton Mayor Michael Owens speaks to the city council and the attendees

Government & Politics, Local government October 16, 2026

Mableton City Council approves the city’s inaugural comprehensive plan

photos by Gabriela Henriquez Stoikow By Gabriela Henriquez Stoikow The Mableton City Council unanimously approved the “Elevating Tomorrow Mableton 2045 – City of Mableton’s Inaugural Comprehensive Plan” which outlines how…

Pets and Pet Adoption October 16, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Friday, October 16, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Friday, October 16, 2026, with a high near 84 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be partly cloudy,…