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News, Weather September 7, 2026

Georgia Weather Outlook Calls for Gusty Winds and Storms, Mostly in Central GA

Isolated thunderstorms could develop across parts of central Georgia Monday afternoon and evening, bringing gusty winds, frequent lightning and brief downpours, according to the National Weather Service. Easterly winds are…

Weather September 7, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Monday, September 7, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts partly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Monday, September 7, 2026, with a high near 85 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

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Pets and Pet Adoption September 7, 2026

“My name is Kanani, 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 grey domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…

Pets and Pet Adoption September 7, 2026

“My name is Kyzer. 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 male white/brown terrier. The following information on this potential family member is…

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Food Safety September 7, 2026

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from August 28 to September 3

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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News, Transportation September 6, 2026

Latest schedule of lane closures for the ongoing $1.2 billion I-285 and I-20 West Interchange project in Cobb and Fulton

The Georgia Department of Transportation released the following updated schedule of lane closures for I-285 and I-20 for the estimated $1.2 billion I-285/I-20 West Interchange project. The primary impacts of…

Weather September 6, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Sunday, September 6, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Sunday, September 6, 2026, with a high near 96 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

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Opinion September 6, 2026

Polls vs Prediction Markets in Georgia’s Governor and Senate Races

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Polls show a close race between Keisha Lance Bottoms and Rick Jackson running for Governor, and a slight lead for…

News, Weather September 6, 2026

Cobb County and Most of Georgia Face Heat Advisory and Severe Storm Threat Sunday

A Heat Advisory and the threat of strong to severe thunderstorms will affect much of north and central Georgia Sunday, with triple-digit heat index values followed by storms capable of…

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News, Weather September 6, 2026

Cobb County Included in Sunday’s North Georgia Heat Advisory

A Heat Advisory remains in effect across much of north and central Georgia, including Cobb County, until 8 p.m. Sunday, with heat index values reaching up to 105 degrees and…

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Business & Economy, Local Business September 5, 2026

54 new business licenses issued for unincorporated Cobb County

Cobb County issued 54 new business licenses in the latest reporting period, with businesses ranging from health care and personal services to construction, food service, technology and retail. These are…

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Crime & Public Safety, Traffic incidents September 5, 2026

Cobb and Acworth police investigate fatal accident on Lake Acworth Drive

[The Cobb County Courier has a policy of withholding the names of survivors involved in traffic incidents that are still under investigation] Acworth and Cobb County police are investigating a…

Business & Economy, Food and Restaurants September 5, 2026

Kupcakerie expanding to Smyrna

Photo above: cupcakes from Kupcakerie’s Instagram page, used with permission By Mark Woolsey Those with a desire to pair artisan cakes/pastries with fine coffees should sit up and take notice….

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes September 5, 2026

Cobb County News Quiz: Did You Catch This Week’s Stories?

Weekly Cobb County News Quiz for Week Ending September 4 A lot of things happen during any week in a county of over 793,000 residents, the third largest county in…

Weather September 5, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, September 5, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Saturday, September 5, 2026, with a high near 98 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…

News, Weather September 5, 2026

Cobb County Faces Dangerous Heat, Severe Storm Threat Saturday

A Hazardous Weather Outlook for north and central Georgia warns of dangerous heat and the potential for strong to severe thunderstorms Saturday. Heat index values are expected to top 100…

News, Weather September 5, 2026

Georgia Heat Advisory Warns of Heat Index Up to 107

A Heat Advisory remains in effect across much of north and central Georgia until 8 p.m. Saturday, with heat index values reaching as high as 107 degrees. The National Weather…

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Government & Politics September 4, 2026

Lawmakers consider how to protect voting access for people with disabilities, non-English speakers

by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] September 3, 2026 Accessibility advocates are urging state leaders to prioritize access for voters…

Government & Politics September 4, 2026

Election experts see few legal options for Trump to meddle with polling places

by Jennifer Shutt, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] September 3, 2026 WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said earlier this year he’d “do…

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Science & Technology September 4, 2026

The importance of teaching students what AI can’t do

by Billy J. Stratton, University of Denver, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] It’s disconcerting to envision human thought becoming redundant or deemed inferior due to…