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My 2023 Chevy Bolt 1LT EV (electric vehicle)

Going Electric October 6, 2025

More about my Chevy Bolt EV

By Larry Felton Johnson A bit over a month ago (in the last week of August 2025), I got a 2023 Chevy Bolt EV, and wrote about it in a…

gasoline pump and an EV charging station with a car

Fuel Cost October 6, 2025

Gasoline price in GA rises modestly; EV fast-charging rates steady

Georgia gasoline prices rose an average of two cents over the past week, reversing the slight drop of previous weeks. According to AAA’s weekly report, gasoline prices in Georgia edged…

Cobb weather October 6: Photo of cloudy skies above a residential street

Weather October 6, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Monday, October 6, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Monday, October 6, 2025, with a high near 78 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly…

A row of Kennesaw Police Department cruisers with multifamily buildings past a black metal fence

Kennesaw October 6, 2025

Kennesaw police say Sunday gunfire led to injuries and arrest

By Mark Woolsey Kennesaw police say Sunday morning gunfire at a local restaurant led to an arrest and three injuries. A police spokesman says they responded to a shooting call…

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Food Safety October 6, 2025

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from September 26 to October 2

The following are scores for the past week for restaurants, school cafeterias, hotels, and other food service facilities in Cobb County from the Georgia Department of Public Health. For more…

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Pets and Pet Adoption October 6, 2025

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

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

Pets and Pet Adoption October 6, 2025

“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 grey tabby domestic medium hair. The following information on this potential…

Color drawing of the south side of the White House

Government & Politics October 6, 2025

History is repeating itself at the FBI as agents resist a director’s political agenda

by Douglas M. Charles, Penn State, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Three converging events in the 1970s – the Watergate scandal, the chaotic U.S. withdrawal…

Health & Wellness October 6, 2025

As an OB-GYN, I see firsthand how misleading statements on acetaminophen leave expectant parents confused, fearful and lacking in options

by Tami S. Rowen, University of California, San Francisco, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] When President Donald Trump adamantly proclaimed in a press conference on…

Government & Politics October 6, 2025

How the government shutdown is hitting the health care system – and what the battle over ACA subsidies means

by Simon F. Haeder, The Ohio State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Major rifts over key health care issues are at the heart of…

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Weekend Quiz October 5, 2025

How much do you know about the City of Mableton?

Test your knowledge of the City of Mableton! The Cobb County Courier has a daily quiz in our email newsletter. Here on the main website, it will be a weekend…

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

Mableton October 5, 2025

Lengthy Mableton work session agenda includes presentation on Tax Allocation Districts

The Mableton City Council’s work session agenda for its meeting on Monday, October 6, is lengthy and includes presentations on a wide range of topics, from HR policies to fleet…

Mikailah Peoples and family at new home site

Housing October 5, 2025

Habitat for Humanity of NW Metro Atlanta launches its “Women Build” campaign

[Photo of Mikailah Peoples and family provided by Habitat for Humanity of NW Metro Atlanta] By Mark Woolsey Habitat for Humanity of NW Metro Atlanta is off and running on…

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new business October 5, 2025

Here are the 14 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, October 3

Here are the 14 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, October 3, 2025. These are only licenses for businesses in unincorporated Cobb County. Cities…

Weather October 5, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Sunday, October 5, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts partly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Sunday, October 5, 2025, with a high near 78 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly…

Mableton Mayor Michael Owens receives Rotary Club Citizen of the Year

Mableton October 4, 2025

Report & Photos from ceremony naming Mableton Mayor Michael Owens South Cobb Rotary Citizen of the Year

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos from the South Cobb Rotary Club ceremony conferring its Citizen of the Year award on Mableton Mayor Michael Owens:…

Riverside Elementary School beautification project group photo

Community Life October 4, 2025

Report & photos from Riverside Elementary School Beautification Project

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos from the Riverside Elementary School Beautification Project: The Riverside Elementary School Beautification Project was a huge success asvolunteers from…

Weekend Quiz October 4, 2025

Quiz: Name That Cobb High School Mascot!

Try your hand at matching the Cobb County high schools with their mascots! The Cobb County Courier has a daily quiz in our email newsletter. Here on the main website,…

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

Lane closures and road work October 4, 2025

GDOT releases latest update of lane closures for I-285 and I-20 in Cobb and Fulton counties

The Georgia Department of Transportation released the following updated summary and schedule of lane closures for I-285 and I-20 for the I-285/I-20 West Interchange project: Weather permitting, the Georgia Department…

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More about my Chevy Bolt EV

More about my Chevy Bolt EV

Gasoline price in GA rises modestly; EV fast-charging rates steady

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Monday, October 6, 2025

Kennesaw police say Sunday gunfire led to injuries and arrest

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from September 26 to October 2

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

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

History is repeating itself at the FBI as agents resist a director’s political agenda

As an OB-GYN, I see firsthand how misleading statements on acetaminophen leave expectant parents confused, fearful and lacking in options

How the government shutdown is hitting the health care system – and what the battle over ACA subsidies means

How much do you know about the City of Mableton?

Lengthy Mableton work session agenda includes presentation on Tax Allocation Districts

Habitat for Humanity of NW Metro Atlanta launches its “Women Build” campaign

Here are the 14 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, October 3

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Sunday, October 5, 2025

More about my Chevy Bolt EV

Gasoline price in GA rises modestly; EV fast-charging rates steady

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Monday, October 6, 2025

Kennesaw police say Sunday gunfire led to injuries and arrest

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from September 26 to October 2

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

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

History is repeating itself at the FBI as agents resist a director’s political agenda

As an OB-GYN, I see firsthand how misleading statements on acetaminophen leave expectant parents confused, fearful and lacking in options

How the government shutdown is hitting the health care system – and what the battle over ACA subsidies means

How much do you know about the City of Mableton?

Lengthy Mableton work session agenda includes presentation on Tax Allocation Districts

Habitat for Humanity of NW Metro Atlanta launches its “Women Build” campaign

Here are the 14 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, October 3

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Sunday, October 5, 2025

Report & Photos from ceremony naming Mableton Mayor Michael Owens South Cobb Rotary Citizen of the Year

Report & photos from Riverside Elementary School Beautification Project

Quiz: Name That Cobb High School Mascot!

GDOT releases latest update of lane closures for I-285 and I-20 in Cobb and Fulton counties