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News, Weather September 12, 2026

Cobb County, and Much of Georgia, Faces Thunderstorms, Dense Fog and High Heat

Isolated showers and thunderstorms remain possible across north and central Georgia overnight, with patchy dense fog likely toward daybreak Saturday, especially in areas that received heavy rain Friday. Thunderstorm activity…

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Fuel Cost, Transportation & Development September 12, 2026

Cobb gasoline prices top $4 overnight as Middle East regional war expands

By Larry Felton Johnson According to the AAA fuel prices page, the average price of a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline in Georgia edged past $4 overnight. Cobb County prices…

Weather September 12, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, September 12, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts partly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Saturday, September 12, 2026, with a high near 85 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

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Transportation & Development September 11, 2026

Trump pulled the plug on EVs. Georgia EV makers are adapting and forging ahead

by Emily Jones, WABE/Grist, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] September 10, 2026 This coverage is made possible through a partnership between WABE…

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Health & Wellness September 11, 2026

Readers Wrestle With Healthcare Inequalities and Want a Word With Congress

This article first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Sep 11, 2026 Letters to the Editor is a periodic feature. We welcome all comments and will publish a selection. We edit…

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Government & Politics September 11, 2026

Georgia governor candidates target cost of living, but details remain murky

by Alander Rocha, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] September 11, 2026 The two competing candidates for Georgia governor are both focusing on…

Health & Wellness September 11, 2026

Huachuma, the Andean psychedelic cactus, is drawing Western seekers and raising ethical questions

by Pardis Mahdavi, University of California, Berkeley, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] For at least two decades, thousands of Americans have been going to Peru,…

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Environment September 11, 2026

To control weeds in your garden, late summer and early fall is the best time to make a difference

by Manjot Kaur Sidhu, University of Maine, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] As late summer fades into early autumn, garden care shifts from active harvesting…

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Government & Politics September 11, 2026

The Pentagon is using polygraphs to hunt leakers, but the tests are more theater than fact

by Brian O’Neill, Georgia Institute of Technology, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] In August 2026, government investigators subjected roughly 50 military officers and civilian employees…

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Pets and Pet Adoption September 11, 2026

“My name is Chance, 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 male white/brown terrier. The following information on this potential family member is…

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Pets and Pet Adoption September 11, 2026

“I’m a kitty in need of a permanent loving home!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a male silver tabby domestic short hair. The following information on this potential…

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes September 11, 2026

How much do you know about law enforcement agencies in Cobb County? take Part 3 of our quiz and find out

By Larry Felton Johnson Public safety is one of the most important functions of local government. Cobb County has multiple city police, a county police department, a sheriff’s department, and…

Government & Politics, Local government September 11, 2026

Mableton appoints Public Safety Director Anthony Kerry Stallings to serve simultaneously as interim police chief

Photo above: Dr. Anthony Kerry Stallings, by Gabriela Henriquez Stoikow By Gabriela Henriquez Stoikow On Wednesday evening, Mableton City Council appointed Dr. Anthony Kerry Stallings, who currently serves as Public…

Cobb weather September 11: Photo of cloudy skies above a residential street

Weather September 11, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Friday, September 11, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts increasing clouds here in Cobb County on Friday, September 11, 2026, with a high near 92 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…

Opinion September 11, 2026

How Terrorism, Even On 9/11, Fails

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College On this anniversary of 9/11, there are no shortage of critiques of the war on terror and its limits. But…

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News, Weather September 11, 2026

Thunderstorms Expected Across North and Central Georgia Friday

The National Weather Service warns that scattered to numerous thunderstorms could affect north and central Georgia Friday afternoon and evening, with some storms potentially becoming strong to severe. The main…

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Health & Wellness September 10, 2026

Rural Americans Wait After Judge Delivers Mixed Ruling on Digital Equity Dollars

This article by Sarah Jane Tribble first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Sep 10, 2026 A federal judge in July gave digital equity advocates a partial victory…

Aging September 10, 2026

When a Friend Becomes a Caregiver

This article by Paula Span first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Sep 10, 2026 For several years, Nicole Straight and Patricia Wood, who lived across the street…

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Immigration September 10, 2026

Salvadorans await word on protected status as midnight deadline approaches

by Ariana Figueroa, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] September 9, 2026 WASHINGTON — Temporary protected status for 170,000 Salvadorans is set to…

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Government & Politics September 10, 2026

At midterm convention, Trump pledges cash to voters if Republicans hold Congress

by Ashley Murray and Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] September 10, 2026 WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump headlined the first…