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Government & Politics October 20, 2026

With 2 weeks until midterms, analysts say Dems still on track to win US House majority

by Jacob Fischler, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] October 19, 2026 Democrats have used President Donald Trump’s unpopularity to expand the midterm…

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Government & Politics October 20, 2026

Jackson will skip this weekend’s Trump rally in Macon

by Alander Rocha, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] October 19, 2026 Republican candidate for governor Rick Jackson will skip President Donald Trump’s…

Government & Politics October 20, 2026

Why the 26 secretary of state races this November matter more than they did before Trump’s drive to assert federal authority over elections

by Thom Reilly, Arizona State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] From Alaska to Florida, there once was an important job in government that most…

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Economy October 20, 2026

US inequality is getting worse in ways you might not expect

by Markus Schneider, University of Denver, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The buzzword of the 2026 U.S. midterm elections may be affordability, but growing anger…

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Science & Technology October 20, 2026

How governments worldwide are shaping what AI can say about politics

by Jordi Calvet-Bademunt, Vanderbilt University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] With the U.S. midterms approaching, about 1 in 5 voters has asked AI chatbots about…

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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…

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…

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

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

by Stefano Tijerina, University of Maine, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The 50% tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump’s administration on imports from Canada in…