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Things to Do October 23, 2025

Things to do this weekend in Cobb: Fri Oct 24 to Sun Oct 26

Here are a few things to do in Cobb County over the weekend, from Friday, October 24, to Sunday, October 26, 2025. Friday October 24 The Georgia Ballet Presents: Dracula…

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Health & Wellness October 23, 2025

Officials Show Little Proof That New Tech Will Help Medicaid Enrollees Meet Work Rules

This article by Rae Ellen Bichell and Sam Whitehead first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Rae Ellen Bichell and Sam Whitehead October 23, 2025 This summer, the…

Georgia Power sign at Plant McDonough-Atkinson in Cobb County accompanying article about restory power

Environment October 23, 2025

Prominent clean energy advocate accused of stealing Georgia Power ‘trade secrets’ at public meeting

by Alander Rocha, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] October 22, 2025 Patty Durand, a former Democratic candidate for the Georgia Public Service…

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Science & Technology October 23, 2025

What is AI slop? A technologist explains this new and largely unwelcome form of online content

by Adam Nemeroff, Quinnipiac University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] You’ve probably encountered images in your social media feeds that look like a cross between…

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Health & Wellness October 23, 2025

COVID-19 mRNA vaccines could unlock the next revolution in cancer treatment – new research

by Adam Grippin, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and Christiano Marconi, University of Florida, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The COVID-19 mRNA-based…

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High Fire Danger October 23, 2025

High fire danger expected to persist in Georgia through weekend

A hazardous weather outlook has been issued for north and central Georgia, warning of increased fire danger today and potential concerns into the weekend. The National Weather Service issued a…

Cobb County October 23, 2025

Two teenage alleged gang members have been indicted in a July shooting in Austell

Two teenage alleged gang members have been indicted in a July shooting in Austell that resulted in the death of a 13-year-old boy, and a spokeswoman for the Georgia attorney…

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Food and Restaurants October 23, 2025

Ah-Beetz Pizza brings a bit of New Haven to Cobb County

By Mark Woolsey It’s an unusual name that signifies another variation on an American classic. Ah-Beetz Pizza has landed in Georgia as the first franchisee of a company that turns…

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Pets and Pet Adoption October 23, 2025

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

A tan/white Welsh corgi with a leash, looking at the camera

Pets and Pet Adoption October 23, 2025

“My name is Pinky. 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 tan/white Welsh corgi. The following information on this potential family member…

Weather October 23, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Thursday, October 23, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Thursday, October 23, 2025, with a high near 74 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…

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Opinion October 23, 2025

State-By-State Polls Show The Trouble Republicans Are Facing In Future Elections

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College One of the most frequent questions I get is what might happen in the mid-term election and next presidential elections….

Civil Lawsuits October 22, 2025

In consent agreement, Cobb school board vice chair John Cristadoro admits to misusing client’s money

By Rebecca Gaunt Cobb County Board of Education vice chair John Cristadoro and Sagicor Life Insurance Company filed a consent judgment Wednesday in which Cristadoro admitted to misusing money from…

Lane closures and road work October 22, 2025

Cobb DOT road and lane closures as of Wednesday, October 22, 2025

The following road and lane closures, which are currently active, are listed on the Cobb County DOT web page. To expand the map for a particular roadway, click on the…

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

Traffic incidents October 22, 2025

Fatal hit-and-run on Terrell Mill Road results in arrest

By Mark Woolsey Cobb police say a fatal hit-and-run Monday night resulted in an arrest. [It is the policy of the Cobb County Courier to omit the names of people…

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Health & Wellness October 22, 2025

A New Car vs. Health Insurance? Average Family Job-Based Coverage Hits $27K

This article by Phil Galewitz first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Phil Galewitz October 22, 2025 With the federal shutdown entering its fourth week, spurred by a…

Health & Wellness October 22, 2025

HIV rates are highest in the American South, despite effective treatments

by Brandon Nabors, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] October 20, 2025 The American South has the highest HIV rates in the country,…

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Community Life October 22, 2025

Why is Halloween starting so much earlier each year? A business professor explains

by Jay L. Zagorsky, Boston University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Halloween is a fun, scary time for children and adults alike – but why…

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Things to do this weekend in Cobb: Fri Oct 24 to Sun Oct 26

Things to do this weekend in Cobb: Fri Oct 24 to Sun Oct 26

Officials Show Little Proof That New Tech Will Help Medicaid Enrollees Meet Work Rules

Prominent clean energy advocate accused of stealing Georgia Power ‘trade secrets’ at public meeting

What is AI slop? A technologist explains this new and largely unwelcome form of online content

COVID-19 mRNA vaccines could unlock the next revolution in cancer treatment – new research

High fire danger expected to persist in Georgia through weekend

Two teenage alleged gang members have been indicted in a July shooting in Austell

Ah-Beetz Pizza brings a bit of New Haven to Cobb County

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

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

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Thursday, October 23, 2025

State-By-State Polls Show The Trouble Republicans Are Facing In Future Elections

In consent agreement, Cobb school board vice chair John Cristadoro admits to misusing client’s money

Cobb DOT road and lane closures as of Wednesday, October 22, 2025

Fatal hit-and-run on Terrell Mill Road results in arrest

Things to do this weekend in Cobb: Fri Oct 24 to Sun Oct 26

Officials Show Little Proof That New Tech Will Help Medicaid Enrollees Meet Work Rules

Prominent clean energy advocate accused of stealing Georgia Power ‘trade secrets’ at public meeting

What is AI slop? A technologist explains this new and largely unwelcome form of online content

COVID-19 mRNA vaccines could unlock the next revolution in cancer treatment – new research

High fire danger expected to persist in Georgia through weekend

Two teenage alleged gang members have been indicted in a July shooting in Austell

Ah-Beetz Pizza brings a bit of New Haven to Cobb County

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

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

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Thursday, October 23, 2025

State-By-State Polls Show The Trouble Republicans Are Facing In Future Elections

In consent agreement, Cobb school board vice chair John Cristadoro admits to misusing client’s money

Cobb DOT road and lane closures as of Wednesday, October 22, 2025

Fatal hit-and-run on Terrell Mill Road results in arrest

A New Car vs. Health Insurance? Average Family Job-Based Coverage Hits $27K

HIV rates are highest in the American South, despite effective treatments

Why is Halloween starting so much earlier each year? A business professor explains