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

Crime & Public Safety, Traffic incidents October 29, 2026

Cobb Police investigate two fatal crashes

By Mark Woolsey [ The Cobb County Courier has a policy of withholding the names of survivors involved in traffic incidents that are still under investigation] Cobb Police are investigating…

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Government & Politics, Local government October 29, 2026

Some Cobb County mail-in ballots sent out late

By Mark Woolsey Cobb County is dealing with a second issue regarding balloting in just a few days. The Board of Election and Registrations says a “limited” number of voters…

Weather October 29, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Thursday, October 29, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Thursday, October 29, 2026, with a high near 76 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly…

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

Community Life, Things to Do October 29, 2026

Things to do in Cobb County this weekend, Oct. 30 to Nov. 1

Here is a list of a few things to do in Cobb County this weekend: Friday, October 30 to Sunday, November 1. Be sure to check the information in the…

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Uncategorized October 29, 2026

Cobb County current events quiz: Try five questions

How closely have you followed Cobb County news? Try these five questions about local health services, elections, planning and history. Looking up the answers is encouraged. The Cobb County Courier…

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Pets and Pet Adoption October 28, 2026

“My name is Buffy, 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 tabby/white domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…

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Pets and Pet Adoption October 28, 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 hound. The following information on this potential family member is…

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 28, 2026

In California and Other States, Dads Are Now Even With Moms in Paid Leave Claims

This article by Elly Yu, LAist, first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Oct. 28, 2026 Karlo Campana is usually outnumbered these days. He has three young kids…

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Health & Wellness October 28, 2026

Hospital Beds for the Nation’s Sickest Kids Are Disappearing

This article by Katheryn Houghton first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Oct. 28, 2026 Hospital units dedicated to treating the nation’s sickest kids are disappearing nationwide. In…

Drawings of Democratic Donkey and Republican Elephant on opposite sides of a purple drawing of the State of Georgia

Opinion October 28, 2026

Bookman: This midterm election could reshape Georgia politics

by Jay Bookman, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] October 28, 2026 If you believe the polls, Jon Ossoff will easily win re-election…

Government & Politics October 28, 2026

Fleming, Brown Reynolds compete to be Georgia’s next top elections officer

by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] October 28, 2026 The race to become Georgia’s next top elections official is heating…

Health & Wellness October 28, 2026

Plans with cheaper premiums are risky business for Americans seeking lower healthcare costs

by Thomas Buchmueller, University of Michigan and Helen Levy, University of Michigan, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Healthcare costs are a major concern for Americans,…

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Economy October 28, 2026

Why over two‑thirds of Americans say their country is in decline

by Dante Chinni, Michigan State University and Ari Pinkus, Michigan State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Inflation is causing real economic pain. Worries about…

Government & Politics October 28, 2026

I’ve been talking to MAGA supporters for years, and here’s why some are sticking with Trump — and others are not

by Alex Hinton, Rutgers University – Newark, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] President Donald Trump’s approval ratings are cratering. Even his Make America Great Again,…

News, Transportation October 28, 2026

Latest Cobb County Road and Lane Closures as of Wednesday Oct. 28

Cobb County road closures Oct. 28, 2026 The following road and lane closures are currently active and listed on the Cobb County DOT website. To expand the map for a…

Advance voting sign in front of South Cobb Community Center

Government & Politics, Local government October 28, 2026

Georgia early voting breaks records; Cobb tops 144,000

By Mark Woolsey Record-breaking voter turnout continues across Georgia. Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger says 2 million 452 thousand in-person ballots had been cast as of 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, up…

Weather October 28, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Wednesday, October 28, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts partly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, with a high near 72 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be partly…

Puzzles Games and Quizzes October 28, 2026

How well do you know Cobb County’s geography? Part 3

How well do you know Cobb’s mountains, waterways and places on the map? Try these five questions. Looking up the answers is encouraged. This is our third quiz on Cobb’s…

Health & Wellness October 28, 2026

Highland Rivers to move Cobb outpatient clinic to larger space Nov. 2

Highland Rivers Behavioral Health will move its Cobb Outpatient Clinic to a larger space at 1738 County Services Pkwy. in Marietta on Monday, Nov. 2, adding room for clinicians, group…

News, Transportation October 27, 2026

Georgia DOT releases its Halloween Travel Forecast

The Georgia Department of Transportation released its travel forecast for the Halloween holiday. We’ve reprinted it below, verbatim: Stay Safe and Be Seen: Georgia DOT’s Halloween Travel Forecast and Safety…