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Map of proposed roundabouts on Cobb Parkway

Transportation & Development October 21, 2025

Cobb DOT to host open house about 2 roundabouts proposed in north Cobb

Cobb DOT will host a Location and Design Public Information Open House about the proposed construction of two roundabouts near Cobb Parkway in north Cobb. The proposal is to install…

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Product recalls October 21, 2025

UPDATE:USDA issues listeria alert about several burrito and wrap products

UPDATE: The USDA issued a correction to its earlier alert. The products below were not included in the USDA’s National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs (although the USDA’s correction stated…

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Pets and Pet Adoption October 21, 2025

“My name is Nala, and I’m so excited about the prospect of going home with you!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a female yellow gold/white shepherd. The following information on this potential family member…

A tabby kitten sitting inside a cage with a pink cloth

Pets and Pet Adoption October 21, 2025

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

Civil Lawsuits October 21, 2025

Cobb County school board vice chair John Cristadoro named in $250,000 civil lawsuit

Photo above: John Cristadoro at his swearing-in ceremony for the Cobb County Board of Education By Rebecca Gaunt John Cristadoro, vice chair of the Cobb County Board of Education, and…

Elections October 21, 2025

Q&A with Jonathon Bothers, Candidate for Kennesaw City Council Post 3

By Rebecca Gaunt Candidates Jonathon Bothers and Donovan Giardina are vying for the Kennesaw City Council Post 3 seat, soon to be vacated by incumbent Pat Ferris, who is not…

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Fires October 21, 2025

Near-critical fire conditions to be monitored in Georgia beginning this afternoon

Near-critical fire weather conditions will need to be monitored across parts of Georgia through the week, especially Wednesday and Thursday, though widespread hazardous weather is not expected. The National Weather…

Cobb County Police Department Crime Scene Unit vehicle

Cobb County October 21, 2025

Cobb Major Crimes Unit investigates death of woman at a Powers Ferry extended stay hotel

By Mark Woolsey Cobb County police are conducting an investigation of a woman’s death at an extended stay facility. Police were called to the Extended Stay America at 2239 Powers…

Cobb weather October 21: Photo of cloudy skies above a residential street

Weather October 21, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Tuesday, October 21, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts increasing clouds here in Cobb County on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, with a high near 76 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be partly cloudy,…

Elections October 21, 2025

Cobb elections reports on progress of early voting

By Mark Woolsey Early voting appears to be moving along at a steady clip, heading toward the Nov. 4 municipal election and special statewide vote. The Cobb County elections office…

Crime & Public Safety October 21, 2025

How mobsters’ own words brought down Philly’s mafia − a veteran crime reporter has the story behind the end of the ‘Mob War’

by George Anastasia, Rowan University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The bloody mob war that is the focus of the new Netflix series “Mob War:…

History October 21, 2025

Pharaohs in Dixieland – how 19th-century America reimagined Egypt to justify racism and slavery

by Charles Vanthournout, Université de Lorraine, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] When Napoleon embarked upon a military expedition into Egypt in 1798, he brought with…

Media October 21, 2025

New Pentagon policy is an unprecedented attempt to undermine press freedom

by Amy Kristin Sanders, Penn State, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Throughout modern American history, reporters who cover the Pentagon have played an invaluable role…

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Government & Politics October 21, 2025

Will Georgia join a GOP-led state exodus from a multistate voter accuracy group?

by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] October 21, 2025 Georgia election officials credit an embattled voter accuracy organization with helping…

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 21, 2025

‘Cancer Doesn’t Care’: Citizen Lobbyists Unite To Push Past Washington’s Ugly Politics

This article by Noam N. Levey first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Noam N. Levey October 21, 2025 Mary Catherine Johnson is a retired small-business owner from…

Aging October 20, 2025

An Age-Old Fear Grows More Common: ‘I’m Going To Die Alone’

This article by Judith Graham and Oona Zenda first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Judith Graham and Oona Zenda Illustration by Oona Zenda October 16, 2025 This…

Color drawing of the south side of the White House

Government & Politics October 20, 2025

Thousands, including many dressed as frogs, rally against Trump at Atlanta No Kings protest

by Alander Rocha, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] October 18, 2025 Thousands of people gathered Saturday in Atlanta as part of the…

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Health & Wellness October 20, 2025

Antioxidants help stave off a host of health problems – but figuring out how much you’re getting can be tricky

by Nathaniel Johnson, University of North Dakota, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] When it comes to describing what an antioxidant is, it’s all in the…

outline of a human head with drawing of brain visible

Government & Politics October 20, 2025

10 effective things citizens can do to make change in addition to attending a protest

by Shelley Inglis, Rutgers University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] What happens now? That may well be the question being asked by “No Kings” protesters,…

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Fuel Cost October 20, 2025

Georgia gas prices drop a significant six cents over the past week; EV charging rates stable

Georgia gasoline prices dropped a significant six cents over the past week. According to AAA’s weekly report, gasoline prices in Georgia reached an average cost of $2.81 per gallon for…

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Cobb DOT to host open house about 2 roundabouts proposed in north Cobb

Cobb DOT to host open house about 2 roundabouts proposed in north Cobb

UPDATE:USDA issues listeria alert about several burrito and wrap products

“My name is Nala, and I’m so excited about the prospect of going home with you!”

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

Cobb County school board vice chair John Cristadoro named in $250,000 civil lawsuit

Q&A with Jonathon Bothers, Candidate for Kennesaw City Council Post 3

Near-critical fire conditions to be monitored in Georgia beginning this afternoon

Cobb Major Crimes Unit investigates death of woman at a Powers Ferry extended stay hotel

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Tuesday, October 21, 2025

Cobb elections reports on progress of early voting

How mobsters’ own words brought down Philly’s mafia − a veteran crime reporter has the story behind the end of the ‘Mob War’

Pharaohs in Dixieland – how 19th-century America reimagined Egypt to justify racism and slavery

New Pentagon policy is an unprecedented attempt to undermine press freedom

Will Georgia join a GOP-led state exodus from a multistate voter accuracy group?

‘Cancer Doesn’t Care’: Citizen Lobbyists Unite To Push Past Washington’s Ugly Politics

An Age-Old Fear Grows More Common: ‘I’m Going To Die Alone’

Cobb DOT to host open house about 2 roundabouts proposed in north Cobb

UPDATE:USDA issues listeria alert about several burrito and wrap products

“My name is Nala, and I’m so excited about the prospect of going home with you!”

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

Cobb County school board vice chair John Cristadoro named in $250,000 civil lawsuit

Q&A with Jonathon Bothers, Candidate for Kennesaw City Council Post 3

Near-critical fire conditions to be monitored in Georgia beginning this afternoon

Cobb Major Crimes Unit investigates death of woman at a Powers Ferry extended stay hotel

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Tuesday, October 21, 2025

Cobb elections reports on progress of early voting

How mobsters’ own words brought down Philly’s mafia − a veteran crime reporter has the story behind the end of the ‘Mob War’

Pharaohs in Dixieland – how 19th-century America reimagined Egypt to justify racism and slavery

New Pentagon policy is an unprecedented attempt to undermine press freedom

Will Georgia join a GOP-led state exodus from a multistate voter accuracy group?

‘Cancer Doesn’t Care’: Citizen Lobbyists Unite To Push Past Washington’s Ugly Politics

An Age-Old Fear Grows More Common: ‘I’m Going To Die Alone’

Thousands, including many dressed as frogs, rally against Trump at Atlanta No Kings protest

Antioxidants help stave off a host of health problems – but figuring out how much you’re getting can be tricky

10 effective things citizens can do to make change in addition to attending a protest

Georgia gas prices drop a significant six cents over the past week; EV charging rates stable