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Pets and Pet Adoption October 20, 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 female calico domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…

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Pets and Pet Adoption October 20, 2026

“My name is Mellow, 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 black shepherd. The following information on this potential family member is…

Behavioral Health, Health & Wellness October 20, 2026

The Highland Rivers Behavioral Health Governing Board of Directors will meet on October 28

Highland Rivers Behavioral Health distributed the following announcement: The Highland Rivers Behavioral Health Governing Board of Directors will meet on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. at the Cartersville…

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Opinion October 20, 2026

Which Comes First After Election Day, Certification or a Recount?

This is an installment in the League of Women Voters of Georgia’s “How Georgia Votes” series. To read previous installments in the “How Georgia Votes” series, follow this link. By…

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History October 20, 2026

Cobb County history and the forced removal of the Cherokee Nation

Image above: 1831 map of Cherokee territory in Georgia from the Library of Congress Land that became Cobb County was originally part of the Cherokee Nation that the State of…

Weather October 20, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Tuesday, October 20, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, with a high near 75 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly clear,…

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Crime & Public Safety October 20, 2026

Fourth person arrested in connection with Austell rail yard homicide

By Mark Woolsey A fourth person has now been charged in the Sept. 14 murder of Curdravious Clark in the Norfolk and Southern rail yards in Austell. Austell Police called…

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes October 20, 2026

Cobb Courier civics quiz: Where do you go for help?

A pothole, a property assessment, a marriage license — knowing which office in Cobb County handles which service can save time. Test your knowledge with these five questions. Answers and…

News, Weather October 20, 2026

High fire danger across north and central Georgia

Cobb County and most of north and central Georgia face high fire danger Tuesday afternoon into the evening, Oct. 20, according to a special weather statement issued by the National…

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Health & Wellness October 19, 2026

Four Red Flags and One Truth Amid the Peptide Hype

This article by Amy Maxmen first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Oct 19, 2026 Experimental peptides have become darlings among influencers, chiropractors, and doctors focused on longevity,…

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Health & Wellness October 19, 2026

GOP Focuses on Fraud, Seeking To Redirect Voters’ Ire Over Healthcare Costs

This article by Stephanie Armour first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Oct 19, 2026 Heading into the midterm elections, high healthcare costs rank among voters’ biggest concerns….

Government & Politics October 19, 2026

Demonstrators turn back out in Georgia for No Kings, this time with their attention turned to voting

by Jill Nolin, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] October 17, 2026 Felicia Murray Jackson’s sister, Linda Davis, died in February on her…

Government & Politics October 19, 2026

Growth of data centers becomes a defining issue of the midterms, entangling some Georgia candidates

by Alander Rocha, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] October 19, 2026 Georgia candidates up and down the ballot are campaigning on an…

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Government & Politics October 19, 2026

Maine Sen. Collins’ success bringing home federal funds is a perfect example of the thin line between political favoritism and effective representation

by Nicholas Jacobs, Colby College; Institute for Humane Studies, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Give politicians the power to decide who gets a government contract,…

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Energy October 19, 2026

Cobb Courier

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

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

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

The Highland Rivers Behavioral Health Governing Board of Directors will meet on October 28

Which Comes First After Election Day, Certification or a Recount?

Cobb County history and the forced removal of the Cherokee Nation

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Fourth person arrested in connection with Austell rail yard homicide

Cobb Courier civics quiz: Where do you go for help?

High fire danger across north and central Georgia

Four Red Flags and One Truth Amid the Peptide Hype

GOP Focuses on Fraud, Seeking To Redirect Voters’ Ire Over Healthcare Costs

Demonstrators turn back out in Georgia for No Kings, this time with their attention turned to voting

Growth of data centers becomes a defining issue of the midterms, entangling some Georgia candidates

Maine Sen. Collins’ success bringing home federal funds is a perfect example of the thin line between political favoritism and effective representation

Why and how US and Canadian energy markets are so deeply intertwined

The science and politics behind the panic over ultraprocessed foods

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

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

The Highland Rivers Behavioral Health Governing Board of Directors will meet on October 28

Which Comes First After Election Day, Certification or a Recount?

Cobb County history and the forced removal of the Cherokee Nation

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Fourth person arrested in connection with Austell rail yard homicide

Cobb Courier civics quiz: Where do you go for help?

High fire danger across north and central Georgia

Four Red Flags and One Truth Amid the Peptide Hype

GOP Focuses on Fraud, Seeking To Redirect Voters’ Ire Over Healthcare Costs

Demonstrators turn back out in Georgia for No Kings, this time with their attention turned to voting

Growth of data centers becomes a defining issue of the midterms, entangling some Georgia candidates

Maine Sen. Collins’ success bringing home federal funds is a perfect example of the thin line between political favoritism and effective representation

Why and how US and Canadian energy markets are so deeply intertwined

The science and politics behind the panic over ultraprocessed foods

Kayem Foods recalls nearly 1.6 million pounds of meat and poultry

Georgia gas prices ease but oil costs rise

🔥 High fire danger today in Cobb County and North Georgia

This Week in Cobb History: Test Your Knowledge