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Opinion October 5, 2026

Originalism: What it is, what it isn’t and why it’s the most democratic option for the Supreme Court

by Brian Fitzpatrick, Vanderbilt University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The U.S. Supreme Court returns from summer break Oct. 5, 2026, and begins hearing a…

Justice October 5, 2026

Whether it’s banning books or preventing Macklemore from touring, silencing artists often backfires

by Naveen Basavaraj, Indiana University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] If the goal was to silence rapper Macklemore by preventing him from touring with singer…

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes October 5, 2026

How much do you know about the performing arts scene in Cobb County? Take the quiz!

By Larry Felton Johnson There are many venues to see live performances in Cobb County, and wherever you live in the county you are almost certain to be reasonably near…

Music October 5, 2026

Georgia Symphony Orchestra Opens Season with American Tapestry, Featuring 2026 Broadcaster of the Year Condace Pressley

The Marietta-based Georgia Symphony Orchestra distributed the following announcement about the upcoming opening of its 2026-2027 season: The Georgia Symphony Orchestra (GSO) opens its 2026–27 season with American Tapestry on…

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Community Life October 5, 2026

Chalktoberfest Returns to Marietta Square Oct. 10-11

By Mark Woolsey The annual celebration of visual art of a fleeting nature is set for Oct.10-11 in downtown Marietta, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to…

Cobb weather October 5: Photo of cloudy skies above a residential street

Weather October 5, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Monday, October 5, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Monday, October 5, 2026, with a high near 79 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be partly…

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Fuel Cost, Transportation & Development October 5, 2026

Kemp’s gas tax suspension spurs 33 cent drop in average Georgia gasoline price

The statewide average is 3 cents lower than a month ago but 96 cents higher than a year ago. Filling a 15-gallon tank costs about $57.90 at the current average….

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Local Business October 5, 2026

Cobb County Adds 40 New Business Licenses

Cobb County issued 40 new business licenses in unincorporated areas between Sept. 27 and Oct. 4, 2026, with the listings ranging from construction contractors and professional services to retailers, health-related…

History October 4, 2026

William Grady “Roosterman” Bagby, one of the last depression-era bandits

[Editor’s note: This is an evergreen article I frequently resurrect and rework as our readership increases, because the Bagby brothers were a fascinating throwback to Depression-era roving bandits, and they…

Puzzles Games and Quizzes October 4, 2026

Test Your Knowledge of Cobb County’s Cities and Their History

There are seven cities in Cobb County, each one with an eventful and rich history. This is Part 1 of a series to test your knowledge of how those cities…

Officers Dye and LeFave receiving honor from Lt. Vetter

Crime & Public Safety October 4, 2026

Acworth Officers Recognized for Lifesaving Aid to Stabbing Victim

Photo above: Lt. Vetter at podium honoring Officers Dye and LeFave (screenshot from Acworth Board of Alderman meeting video) At the Thursday, October 1 meeting of the Acworth Board of…

Weather October 4, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Sunday, October 4, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts showers and thunderstorms here in Cobb County on Sunday, October 4, 2026, with a high near 76 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

Community Life, Trails and Greenways October 4, 2026

Acworth Trail Project to Connect Neighborhoods With Downtown

By Mark Woolsey The City of Acworth is working on upgrading its trail system. The mayor of Acworth, members of the Board of Alderman and the Acworth Lake Authority held…

A color drawing of a house, car, and tree partially submerged in a flood

News, Weather October 4, 2026

Heavy Rain Could Bring Localized Flash Flooding to Cobb and much of north Georgia

Widespread rain and embedded thunderstorms are expected across north and central Georgia beginning Sunday afternoon and continuing through much of the night, with high rainfall rates creating the potential for…

Puzzles Games and Quizzes October 3, 2026

Cobb County Courier Quiz: What Do You Remember From This Week’s News?

How closely did you follow Cobb County news this week? Test what you remember with our quiz on the local stories and decisions that made headlines. We run this quiz…

a screenshot of the six districts in Mableon, with 1,2,3 to the south, 4, 5, 6 to the north

Government & Politics, Local government October 3, 2026

Mableton names Travis Landrum interim facilities director

The Mableton City Council approved an ordinance Wednesday, Sept. 30, assigning Parks and Recreation Director Travis Landrum the additional role of interim facilities and property management director. Landrum will continue…

Weather October 3, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, October 3, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Saturday, October 3, 2026, with a high near 86 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

Georgia Power sign at Plant McDonough-Atkinson in Cobb County accompanying article about restory power

News, Transportation October 3, 2026

Georgia Power to conduct traffic pacing for power line stringing across I-20 and I-285 Oct 10

The Georgia Department of Transportation announced that Georgia Power will conduct intermittent traffic pacing on I-20 and I-285 on October 10 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. at following locations: …

Interstate 20 and 285 shields are overlaid on a drawing of an interstate highway interchange

News, Transportation October 3, 2026

Latest schedule of lane closures for the ongoing $1.2 billion I-285 and I-20 West Interchange project in Cobb and Fulton

The Georgia Department of Transportation released the following updated schedule of lane closures for I-285 and I-20 for the estimated $1.2 billion I-285/I-20 West Interchange project. The primary impacts of…

News, Weather October 3, 2026

Cobb County Weather: Heavy Rain Could Bring Localized Flooding

Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected across north and central Georgia Saturday afternoon into tonight, with locally heavy rainfall that could cause ponding on roads and nuisance flooding in low-lying…