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An assortment of buildings with the word "Housing" above

Housing March 18, 2026

We Thrive on Riverside Renters Association to Host Annual Renters’ Rights Summit

We Thrive on Riverside Renters Association submitted the following announcement: The We Thrive on Riverside Renters Association is proud to announce its Annual Renters’ Rights Summit, taking place on Sunday,…

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Housing

We Thrive on Riverside Renters Association to Host Annual Renters’ Rights Summit


Medical symbolic staff with serpents and wings

Health & Wellness

Evidence Shows ACA’s Mandated Benefits Alone Don’t Drive Up Costs. The Debate Continues.


Line drawing of U.S. Capitol dome

Government & Politics, National Government

At last, there’s a Jan. 6 memorial plaque in the US Capitol. But just try finding it.


Georgia State Capitol on mostly sunny day

Government & Politics, State Government

Lawmakers unveil proposal to replace Georgia’s voting machines before 2028 presidential election



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Business & Economy

Controversy over Reese’s ingredients reveals standard food industry practices most consumers never notice


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International

Pete Hegseth is working hard to make sure the public hears only good news about Iran war


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Pets and Pet Adoption

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


A white Siberian husky with a red scarf and with tongue's out, looking happy

Pets and Pet Adoption

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



The front of the brick South Cobb Community Center building, with a "Vote Here" sign in front

Elections

Candidates, tell our readers why they should vote for you, but with two conditions


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Opinion

Making Georgia Affordable, Safe, and Strong for Every Family


A stage scene from the Atlanta Ballet's Great Gatsby, with people in 1920s party dress lined up onstage

Arts & Culture, Dance

Atlanta Ballet Announces Upcoming Season with New Swan Lake, The Great Gatsby, The Nutcracker, Two World Premieres


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News, Transportation

Cobb DOT list of active road and lane closures as of Wednesday, March 18



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Weather

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Wednesday, March 18, 2026


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News, Weather

Georgia Freeze Warning Remains in Effect Until 10 a.m. Wednesday


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Crime & Public Safety

Man charged in March 13 shooting at Texaco on Mableton Parkway


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Health & Wellness

Is It Worth Your Time and Money To Set Up an HSA?



An assortment of buildings with the word "Housing" above

Housing March 18, 2026

We Thrive on Riverside Renters Association to Host Annual Renters’ Rights Summit

We Thrive on Riverside Renters Association submitted the following announcement: The We Thrive on Riverside Renters Association is proud to announce its Annual Renters’ Rights Summit, taking place on Sunday,…


Medical symbolic staff with serpents and wings

Health & Wellness March 18, 2026

Evidence Shows ACA’s Mandated Benefits Alone Don’t Drive Up Costs. The Debate Continues.

This article by Julie Appleby and Sarah Boden first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Julie Appleby and Sarah Boden, March 18, 2026 In January, when President Donald…


Line drawing of U.S. Capitol dome

Government & Politics, National Government March 18, 2026

At last, there’s a Jan. 6 memorial plaque in the US Capitol. But just try finding it.

by Shauneen Miranda, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] March 18, 2026 WASHINGTON — More than two dozen U.S. House Democrats cast a…


Georgia State Capitol on mostly sunny day

Government & Politics, State Government March 18, 2026

Lawmakers unveil proposal to replace Georgia’s voting machines before 2028 presidential election

by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] March 17, 2026 Republicans have unveiled a sweeping proposal aimed at overhauling Georgia’s election…


Drawing of three reeses peanut butter cups

Business & Economy March 18, 2026

Controversy over Reese’s ingredients reveals standard food industry practices most consumers never notice

by Jonathan Deutsch, Drexel University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Springtime in Pennsylvania is peanut butter egg season. This year some consumers may taste the…


Outline of the map of Iran with an Irani flag superimposed on it

International March 18, 2026

Pete Hegseth is working hard to make sure the public hears only good news about Iran war

by Kathy Kiely, University of Missouri-Columbia, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Martha Gellhorn stowed away on a hospital ship to become the only woman journalist…


A black cat loafed on a blue cloth surrounded by white roses

Pets and Pet Adoption March 18, 2026

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


A white Siberian husky with a red scarf and with tongue's out, looking happy

Pets and Pet Adoption March 18, 2026

“My name is Aegon, 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 male white Siberian husky. The following information on this potential family member…


The front of the brick South Cobb Community Center building, with a "Vote Here" sign in front

Elections March 18, 2026

Candidates, tell our readers why they should vote for you, but with two conditions

The Cobb County Courier welcomes statements from candidates for local Cobb County offices, statewide offices, or for congressional seats. This includes candidates at all levels who are running for office…


sign with American flag stating "Vote Here"

Opinion March 18, 2026

Making Georgia Affordable, Safe, and Strong for Every Family

[The Cobb County Courier invites candidates to submit articles explaining what their vision is for the office they seek, and why voters should elect them. To check out our requirements…


A stage scene from the Atlanta Ballet's Great Gatsby, with people in 1920s party dress lined up onstage

Arts & Culture, Dance March 18, 2026

Atlanta Ballet Announces Upcoming Season with New Swan Lake, The Great Gatsby, The Nutcracker, Two World Premieres

Image above: The Great Gatsby, provided by the Atlanta Ballet The Atlanta Ballet submitted the following announcement about its upcoming season: Atlanta Ballet Artistic Director Gennadi Nedvigin has announced Atlanta…


roadwork equipment

News, Transportation March 18, 2026

Cobb DOT list of active road and lane closures as of Wednesday, March 18

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


Photo of Veterans Memorial Highway on a clear day with the Cobb County Courier logo and the words "Weather forecast"

Weather March 18, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Wednesday, March 18, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, with a high near 56 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly…


Articles of winter clothing: a down coat, a scarf, and a wool cap, along with a mercury thermometer and the Cobb County Courier logo

News, Weather March 18, 2026

Georgia Freeze Warning Remains in Effect Until 10 a.m. Wednesday

A freeze warning remains in effect for parts of Georgia until 10 a.m. EDT Wednesday, with temperatures expected to fall as low as 22 degrees and conditions that could damage…


Cobb County Police Department Crime Scene Unit vehicle

Crime & Public Safety March 17, 2026

Man charged in March 13 shooting at Texaco on Mableton Parkway

[The Cobb County Courier has a policy of withholding or redacting the name of suspects unless and until the person is convicted in a court of law or enters a…


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 March 17, 2026

Is It Worth Your Time and Money To Set Up an HSA?

This article by Blake Farmer, Cara Anthony, and Emily Siner, Nashville Public Radio, first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Blake Farmer, Cara Anthony, and Emily Siner, Nashville…


Georgia State Capitol on mostly sunny day

Government & Politics, State Government March 17, 2026

Georgia House passes bill targeting political spending from ‘hostile’ foreign agents

by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] March 16, 2026 A bill seeking to mandate disclosure of political spending in Georgia…


A drawing of a syringe

Health & Wellness March 17, 2026

Federal judge blocks enforcement of Kennedy’s vaccine policies

by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] March 16, 2026 A federal judge in Massachusetts has halted enforcement of several key…


A drawing of a syringe

Health & Wellness March 17, 2026

Cancer vaccines could transform treatment and prevention – but misinformation about mRNA vaccines threatens their potential

by Dannell D. Boatman, West Virginia University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Scientists are making rapid progress toward a long-awaited goal that could help to…


Medical symbolic staff with serpents and wings

Health & Wellness March 17, 2026

Magic mushroom‑infused products appear in Colorado gas stations – what public health officials want consumers to know

by David Kroll, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] A Denver food and cannabis investigator became suspicious of PolkaDot-branded chocolate…


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