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Government & Politics October 15, 2026

Why the GOP’s voter fraud messaging may backfire

by Christopher Miller, University of Richmond, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] With Election Day 2026 just weeks away and control of Congress hanging in the…

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Crime & Public Safety October 15, 2026

Young voters fear mass shootings but are divided on gun control

by Jillian Turanovic, University of Colorado Boulder and Kristin Lloyd, Clemson University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Nearly 50 million Americans ages 18 to 29…

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Letters to the Editor October 15, 2026

Letter to the Editor: The Importance of Accessible Mental Health Support for Students

[This is a Letter to the Editor. For our policy on letters, and how to submit them, please see the bottom of this article] Dear Editor, Melanie Dallas’s September 19…

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Community Life, Things to Do October 15, 2026

Things to do in Cobb County this weekend, Oct. 16-18

Here is a list of a few things to do in Cobb County this weekend: Friday, October 16 to Sunday, October 18. Be sure to check the information in the…

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Pets and Pet Adoption October 15, 2026

“My name is Elsa, 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 snow tabby snowshoe. The following information on this potential family member…

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Pets and Pet Adoption October 15, 2026

“My name is Frank. 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 red/ticked Australian cattle dog. The following information on this potential family…

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes October 15, 2026

Cobb County current events quiz for Thursday, Oct. 15

The theme for our quiz on Thursdays is Current Events. Test your knowledge of what’s happening in the county by taking the quiz below. Don’t worry if you miss questions. …

Weather October 15, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Thursday, October 15, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Thursday, October 15, 2026, with a high near 88 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly clear,…

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Government & Politics October 15, 2026

Cobb County early voting draws 16,392 voters on opening day

By Mark Woolsey Early voting has kicked off at a rapid clip across both Cobb County and Georgia. County elections and voter registration director Leigh Phillips says the 13 polling…

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Community, Giving Back to the Community October 15, 2026

Cobb Community Foundation recognizes more than 40 Corporate Champions

By Mark Woolsey The Cobb Community Foundation recently recognized more than 40 Corporate Champions who made commitments to the organization ranging from $2500 to more than $100,000. CCF says the…

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Crime & Public Safety, Traffic incidents October 15, 2026

Acworth van crash leaves vehicle suspended 10 feet above ground

Photos provided by the Acworth Police Department By Mark Woolsey It looked like something out of a car chase scene in an action movie. Acworth police say a driver was hurt…

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Environment October 15, 2026

Code Orange air quality alert issued for metro Atlanta Oct. 15

A Code Orange air quality alert is in effect for Atlanta on Thursday, Oct. 15, with children and other sensitive groups advised to limit prolonged outdoor exertion during the late…

Opinion October 14, 2026

Political Cartoon by Clay Jones

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Science & Technology October 14, 2026

Fears About Kids’ Online Safety Unite Democrats and Republicans

This article by Darius Tahir first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Oct 13, 2026 The U.S. Senate candidates in Texas could hardly be more different: James Talarico,…

Aging October 14, 2026

Aging Life Care Managers Can Be a ‘Godsend’ for Families

This article by Paula Span first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Oct 14, 2026 Kristin Martinelli began her workday at 7:30 a.m. on a recent Monday, completing…

Government & Politics October 14, 2026

Georgia voters kick off early voting with nearly 189,000 ballots cast

by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] October 13, 2026 The polls are officially open for the midterm elections, and Georgia…

Government & Politics October 14, 2026

Collins, Ossoff clash in a second heated debate as early voting begins in Georgia

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] October 13, 2026 Democratic U.S. Sen Jon Ossoff and Republican Congressman Mike Collins met…

Government & Politics October 14, 2026

I’ve been studying election integrity for 26 years, and here’s why I expect a normal election this November instead of chaos

by Justin Levitt, Loyola Law School Los Angeles, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Fear of federal interference in the 2026 midterms, from intimidation stoked by…

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Government & Politics October 14, 2026

How Trump’s disaster aid delays and FEMA cuts could galvanize the ‘movable middle’ in the 2026 elections

by Dana R. Fisher, American University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] When Hurricane Isaias hit the Florida Panhandle on Oct. 9, 2026, it was just…