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Community Life, Libraries September 29, 2026

South Cobb Regional Library prepares for Halloween with Lessons in Horror and Costume Crafting

By Kelly Johnson SOUTH COBB REGIONAL LIBRARY PREFACES HALLOWEEN WITHLESSONS IN HORROR AND COSTUME CRAFTING While serving a religious majority of approximately 55.3% Protestants, in Mableton, which arguably a percentage…

Weather September 29, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Tuesday, September 29, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, with a high near 85 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be clear, with…

Health & Wellness September 28, 2026

Republicans and Democrats Find a Unifying Target: Pharmacy Benefit Managers

This article by Blake Farmer, Nashville Public Radio, first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Sep 28, 2026 Amye Joseph says America’s political polarization has made it an…

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Health & Wellness September 28, 2026

Food Safety Finds a Place Among ‘Kitchen-Table’ Political Issues

This article by Stephanie Armour first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Sep 28, 2026 The run-up to the midterm elections is turning into a food fight —…

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Government & Politics September 28, 2026

Top U.S. Senate Republican stumps with Collins in Georgia as seat appears to slip out of reach

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] September 25, 2026 U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune came to Atlanta to keep…

Government & Politics September 28, 2026

Mail-in voting is still an option for this year’s midterms. Here’s what voters should know.

by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] September 28, 2026 Voting by mail remains a reliable form of voting in Georgia…

Gaming September 28, 2026

What was the original first‑person shooter? Two largely forgotten computer games from the 1970s ushered in the genre

by Mark J. P. Wolf, Concordia University Wisconsin, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you…

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Energy September 28, 2026

Why fuel prices may go higher still

by Joshua Busby, The University of Texas at Austin and Greg Pollock, Georgetown University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] If you think your energy costs…

Government & Politics September 28, 2026

Trump has gotten rid of many of the checks and balances that could stop him from demolishing the Kennedy Center

by E. Andrew Taylor, American University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Who gets to decide the future of the living memorial to former President John…

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Food Safety September 28, 2026

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from September 18 to September 24

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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Pets and Pet Adoption September 28, 2026

“My name is Henry. 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 male orange tabby domestic long hair. The following information on this potential…

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Pets and Pet Adoption September 28, 2026

“My name is Daisy, 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 female tri-color spaniel. The following information on this potential family member is…

a screenshot of the six districts in Mableon, with 1,2,3 to the south, 4, 5, 6 to the north

Government & Politics, Local government September 28, 2026

Mableton City Council to Discuss 98-Unit Housing Proposal During Work Session

The Mableton City Council work session will be held tonight, Monday, September 28, at 6:30 p.m. at the City of Mableton Administrative Offices, 1245 Veterans Memorial Hwy, Suite 20, Mableton,…

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes September 28, 2026

Cobb County Mayors Quiz: How Well Do You Know the City Leaders?

How well do you know the people who lead Cobb County’s cities? This five-question quiz covers current mayors, a former mayor and the paths some took to office. See how…

Crime & Public Safety September 28, 2026

Mableton to Mail First Public Safety Tax Bills Around Oct. 1

Mableton to mail first public safety tax bills around Oct. 1 The Public Safety Special Service District bills will be mailed to Mableton property owners on or about Oct. 1….

The sign in front of Acworth City Hall: Text reading Acworth Georgia 4415 Senator Richard B. Russell Ave, with 1860 (the incorporation date of the city)

Government & Politics, Local government September 28, 2026

Acworth Board of Aldermen to hold work session and regular meeting this week

The Acworth Board of Aldermen will hold two meetings this week: a public hearing and work session on Monday, September 28, at 6:30 p.m., and a regular meeting on Thursday,…

Weather September 28, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Monday, September 28, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Monday, September 28, 2026, with a high near 82 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly clear,…

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Fuel Cost, Transportation & Development September 28, 2026

Gasoline prices continue to rise, in Georgia and nationally

Georgia drivers paid an average of $4.19 for a gallon of regular gasoline Monday, Sept. 28, about 10 cents more than a week earlier and $1.31 more than a year…

Arts & Culture, Dance September 28, 2026

Atlanta Ballet Names Zachary Brown Chief Development Officer, Ushering in New Era of Growth Ahead of Centennial

Seasoned arts and culture leader brings more than 15 years of executive experience in philanthropy, community engagement and organizational growth The Atlanta Ballet distributed the following announcement: The Atlanta Ballet…

Puzzles Games and Quizzes September 27, 2026

Can You Name That Park in Cobb County?

Cobb County’s parks offer more than playgrounds and walking trails. Some preserve pieces of local history; others offer places to explore nature or watch planes land. In this five-question quiz,…