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Pets and Pet Adoption September 14, 2026

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

A brown/white American pit bull terrier standing with a blue leash

Pets and Pet Adoption September 14, 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 brown/white American pit bull terrier. The following information on this potential…

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Health & Wellness September 14, 2026

A Generation of Kids Suffer as Trump Destabilizes Immigrant Families

This article by Claudia Boyd-Barrett first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Sep 14, 2026 The little girl stared up at Norma Gómez from the doorway of her…

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Government & Politics September 14, 2026

Georgia’s voter registration deadline is approaching. Here are five things you need to know.

by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] September 14, 2026 The midterm elections are less than two months away, which means…

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.

Government & Politics September 14, 2026

Is Jackson’s ‘Intelligent Medicaid Expansion’ weak tea – or a revolutionary fix?

by Ariel Hart, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] September 14, 2026 A high-stakes mystery is unfolding in the Georgia governor’s race, potentially…

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Energy September 14, 2026

Hormuz crisis has forced Japan into rethinking – and domesticating – its energy security needs

by John Calabrese, American University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Japan’s Foreign Minister Motegi Toshimitsu phoned his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi, on Sept. 8, 2026,…

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Nutrition September 14, 2026

How soybeans took over the American diet – without anyone noticing

by Edward D. Melillo, Amherst College, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] U.S. farmers will produce a record-breaking harvest of 4.52 billion bushels of soybeans in…

A diagram of a microchip with the letters "AI" in the center

Crime & Public Safety September 14, 2026

AI is supercharging money scams – here’s what you can do to protect yourself

by Pawan Jain, University of Michigan Flint, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The phone rings, and it’s your grandson’s shaken voice. There’s been an accident,…

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes September 14, 2026

Cobb County Quiz: How much do you know about KSU and the arts?

Kennesaw State University has an extensive array of programs related to the arts: both visual and performing. But how much do you know about it? Take Part 1 of our…

A Lockheed Martin C-130J airlifter in flight

Business & Economy September 14, 2026

Lockheed Martin C-130J wins Mississippi manufacturing honor

According to a company press release, Lockheed Martin’s C-130J Super Hercules has been named the “Coolest Thing Made in Mississippi,” recognizing work performed on the aircraft at the company’s Meridian…

Weather September 14, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Monday, September 14, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Monday, September 14, 2026, with a high near 95 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly clear,…

Director of the Bailey School of Music Dr. Nathan Nabb performs alongside the award-winning KSU Wind Ensemble under the direction of Director of Bands Dr. David Kehler as they prepared for performing at the 2026 Georgia Music Educator Association’s annual conference.

Education, News September 14, 2026

Dr. Bobbie Bailey School of Music enters educational partnership with Atlanta Symphony

PHOTO ABOVE: Director of the Bailey School of Music Dr. Nathan Nabb performs alongside the award-winning KSU Wind Ensemble under the direction of Director of Bands Dr. David Kehler as…

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Fuel Cost, Transportation & Development September 14, 2026

Georgia gas prices climb above $4 a gallon after Labor Day as Iran war intensifies

Georgia gas prices have climbed above $4 a gallon as rising crude oil costs continue to push up prices at the pump following the Labor Day holiday, as the war…

A Lockheed Martin Marietta employee measures ingredients for a pack of Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal. Sixty employees from the company helped pack 565,380 meals for Atlanta families facing food insecurities, as part of a 9/11 Day of Service community support event on September 11, 2026. (Lockheed Martin photo by Thinh D. Nguyen)

Community, Giving Back to the Community September 13, 2026

Lockheed Martin Volunteers support 9/11 Day of Service to help neighbors in need

PHOTO ABOVE: A Lockheed Martin Marietta employee measures ingredients for a pack of Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal. Sixty employees from the company helped pack 565,380 meals for Atlanta families facing food…

Puzzles Games and Quizzes September 13, 2026

How much do you know about Lockheed Martin’s Marietta plant? take the quiz and find out

By Larry Felton Johnson Lockheed Martin is not only a major employer in Cobb County, it’s also America’s largest defense contractor. The quiz below (with links to where you can…

Weather September 13, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Sunday, September 13, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Sunday, September 13, 2026, with a high near 90 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly…

Community Life, Trails and Greenways September 13, 2026

Marietta to Break Ground on $17M Rottenwood Creek Trail Phase 1

By Larry Felton Johnson The City of Marietta will break ground for a three-mile multiuse trail segment that will link Kennesaw State University’s Marietta campus with the Franklin Gateway Sports…

Road sign at South Cobb Drive near Cooper Lake Road in article about South Cobb Drive overnight lane closures (photo by Larry Johnson, Cobb County Courier, CC 4.0)

History September 13, 2026

How did South Cobb Drive begin? Bell Bomber and the speedy wartime construction of a highway

[This is an evergreen article that we periodically expand and republish] South Cobb Drive has been a major commercial and commuter highway in Cobb County since the mid-1940s. In fact,…

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Business & Economy, Local Business September 13, 2026

Cobb County Issues 38 New Business Licenses Sept. 6-13

Cobb County issued 38 new business licenses between Sept. 6 and Sept. 13, 2026, covering businesses ranging from restaurants and professional services to contractors, health care providers, retailers and automotive…

News, Weather September 12, 2026

Flash flood warning for southern parts of Cobb until 1:30 p.m.

The National Weather Service issued the following alert: BULLETIN – EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED Flash Flood Warning National Weather Service Peachtree City GA 1023 AM EDT Sat Sep 12 2026 The…