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Puzzles Games and Quizzes October 27, 2026

Quiz: How much do you know about Georgia’s open meetings law?

How much do you know about when local governments in Georgia must conduct business in public—and when they may close a meeting? Test your knowledge with these five questions. Answers…

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Health & Wellness October 26, 2026

The Cost of Healthcare Is Hitting America Where It Hurts: The Wallet

This article by Renuka Rayasam and Sam Whitehead first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Oct 26, 2026 Bill McAdams, a 45-year-old travel nurse from Holiday, Florida, was…

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Health & Wellness October 26, 2026

Digging Into the Money Behind the US Healthcare System

This article by Lydia Zuraw and Renuka Rayasam first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Oct 23, 2026 The United States spends a lot of money on healthcare….

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Government & Politics October 26, 2026

Georgia draws high-profile boosters to the campaign trail as candidates enter the homestretch

by Jill Nolin, Ross Williams and Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] October 24, 2026 Several big names are hitting the…

Government & Politics October 26, 2026

Most US House races aren’t competitive. What does that mean for how lawmakers govern?

by Jennifer Shutt, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] October 23, 2026 WASHINGTON — Fewer than 5% of U.S. House races are seen by…

Government & Politics October 26, 2026

Data centers are inspiring bipartisanship – for now

by Barbara A. Trish, Grinnell College, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] It may not be as shocking as rogue AI agents hacking another system, but…

Community Life October 26, 2026

Boo! How to pick scary books for kids that thrill but won’t haunt for life

by Liz Rosenberg, Binghamton University, State University of New York, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Halloween is one of the few holidays centered around children….

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Government & Politics October 26, 2026

Congress is freeing Trump of the limited legal requirements left on him by the Supreme Court

by Stephanie A. (Sam) Martin, Boise State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] On the evening of Oct. 11, just weeks before the 2026 midterm…

Pets and Pet Adoption October 26, 2026

“My name is Ava. 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 tabby domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…

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Pets and Pet Adoption October 26, 2026

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

History October 26, 2026

Marietta in 1847: Mr. Root’s special elixirs could cure ANYTHING!

By Larry Felton Johnson This is an evergreen story we resurrect, edit, and add additional information to periodically.This particular incarnation of the story was inspired by a book I’ve been…

History October 26, 2026

As Halloween approaches, here’s a story about a grave robbery in Cobb County in 1879

[We occasionally update and republish our evergreen history articles. This article first appeared in the Courier in November 23, 2023 In the original version of the article we stated we…

Weather October 26, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Monday, October 26, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Monday, October 26, 2026, with a high near 72 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be partly cloudy,…

Puzzles Games and Quizzes October 26, 2026

This Week in Cobb History: quiz about a Marietta explosion and fire

This week’s quiz looks back at two events in Marietta’s history: the Halloween 1963 explosion and an intense fire of Nov. 1, 1981. Test your knowledge with five questions. Answers…

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Fuel Cost, Transportation & Development October 26, 2026

Georgia gas prices fall 8 cents to $3.65 a gallon

Georgia’s average price for regular gasoline fell 8 cents over the past week to $3.65 a gallon, according to AAA. Drivers are paying 51 cents less than a month ago…

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Government & Politics, Local government October 25, 2026

Mableton City Council agendas for Oct. 26 and 28

The Mableton City Council will hold a work session on Monday, October 26, and its regular meeting on Wednesday, Oct 28, 2026. The Monday work session will be held at…

Puzzles Games and Quizzes October 25, 2026

Cobb Courier Quiz Rewind: History, civics and more

Here are five selections from quizzes published Oct. 19–23, covering history, civics, geography, current events and trivia. Answer links appear for each question. How closely have you followed the local…

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Transportation & Development October 25, 2026

Marietta street safety concerns go beyond driver blame

[The Cobb Courier often highlights the work of student journalists from Kennesaw State University. This is Sarah Pittman’s first article for the Courier] By Sarah Pittman In recent year, Marietta,…

Weather October 25, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Sunday, October 25, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Sunday, October 25, 2026, with a high near 70 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly clear,…

News, Transportation October 25, 2026

Kemp extends Georgia gas tax suspension through Nov. 30

Gov. Brian Kemp has extended Georgia’s motor fuel excise tax suspension through Nov. 30, keeping the tax off gasoline and diesel through the Thanksgiving holiday travel period, and through the…