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Crime & Public Safety September 17, 2026

Execution of Georgia death row inmate delayed in light of new state law

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] September 16, 2026 Convicted murderer Stacey Humphreys was not executed Wednesday night as scheduled…

Government & Politics September 17, 2026

US House leaves for campaign break without action on AI, affordability

by Jennifer Shutt, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] September 16, 2026 WASHINGTON — The U.S. House departed Wednesday for a seven-week campaign…

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Psychology September 17, 2026

Even the Buddha experienced challenges with meditation: Historical texts reveal its potential downsides

by Pierce Salguero, Penn State, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] As a scholar of “Buddhist medicine,” I have studied the connections between Buddhism and well-being…

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Economy September 17, 2026

US consumers and businesses are now facing a future of more expensive borrowing

by John W. Diamond, Rice University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] From mortgages to auto loans to credit cards, borrowing is set to get even…

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Immigration September 17, 2026

Why Hispanic Americans are losing faith in the American Dream

by Diana Orcés, American University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] President Donald Trump won 43% of the Hispanic vote in 2024, up from 35% in…

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes September 17, 2026

Traffic and Transportation in Cobb: A quiz

We’ve run several quizzes about roads and transportation in Cobb County. This one focuses on the history of transportation in the county. How much do you know about that history? …

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Community Life, Uncategorized September 17, 2026

Things to Do in Cobb County This Weekend, Sept. 18-20

Here is a list of a few things to do in Cobb County this weekend: Friday, September 18 to Sunday, September 20. Be sure to check the information in the…

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Pets and Pet Adoption September 17, 2026

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

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

Pets and Pet Adoption September 17, 2026

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

The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a male beige/white domestic medium hair. The following information on this potential family…

Weather September 17, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Thursday, September 17, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Thursday, September 17, 2026, with a high near 93 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly clear,…

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Arts & Culture, Theatre September 17, 2026

Marietta Theatre Company and Cobb PARKS Announce Partnership for 2027 Season at Jennie T. Anderson Theatre

Free Oct. 15 showcase will celebrate the company’s first decade and reveal its four-show 2027 season Marietta Theatre Company distributed the following press release about its partnership with Cobb PARKS:…

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Air Quality, Weather & Environment September 16, 2026

Code Orange Air Quality Alert Issued for Thursday

The Georgia Environmental Protection Division relayed a Code Orange air quality alert to the National Weather Service for metro Atlanta, in effect for the afternoon of Thursday Sep. 17 What…

Crime & Public Safety September 16, 2026

Execution of Stacey Humphreys on hold

By Mark Woolsey Just when-or-even if-Stacey Humphreys will be executed has now become more uncertain. Humphreys was convicted in 2007 of killing two west Cobb realtors four years and he…

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Health & Wellness September 16, 2026

Outcome of Suit Against Department of Labor Could Boost Skimpy Employer Health Plans

This article by Julie Appleby first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Sep 16, 2026 A long-running lawsuit challenging what it means to be an employee and therefore…

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Health & Wellness September 16, 2026

States Bet Big on Rural Health Startups, With a Silicon Valley Twist

This article by Sarah Jane Tribble first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Sep 16, 2026 When Josh Fleig, Louisiana’s chief innovation officer, learned his state had set…

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International September 16, 2026

Iran war cost tops $40B and billions more monthly, budget analysis finds

by Jennifer Shutt, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] September 15, 2026 WASHINGTON — The cost of U.S. military operations in Iran has…

Crime & Public Safety September 16, 2026

Death row inmate facing Wednesday execution in Georgia makes final pleas for a reduced sentence

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] September 15, 2026 A Cobb County judge has ordered a delay of the execution…

Government & Politics September 16, 2026

Why the Supreme Court blocked Trump and the Postal Service from restricting mail‑in voting for the midterms

by John J. Martin, Quinnipiac University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Mail voting in the 2026 midterm elections will go on as usual – now…

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Crime & Public Safety September 16, 2026

How the American revolt against Flock cameras mirrors the Boston Tea Party of 1773

by G. Patrick O’Brien, University of Tampa, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] A grassroots revolt against automated license plate readers, or ALPRs, has gained momentum…

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Government & Politics September 16, 2026

8 rules to help you understand what campaign finance reporting reveals about influence and support – or doesn’t

by Robert Boatright, Clark University; Institute for Humane Studies, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] News stories about campaign finance are frequent in any election season,…