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Education, News September 16, 2026

Kennesaw State launches Presidential Fellows Cohort for high-achieving Georgia students

[This article first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] Kennesaw State University (KSU) will launch a Presidential Fellows Cohort in fall 2027, establishing a premier scholarship…

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes September 16, 2026

Cobb County Quiz Challenges Your Knowledge of Local Roads

Needless to say, Cobb County has many streets and roads traversing the county in all directions, many of them the site of popular destinations. But how many can you identify? …

A grey tabby/white kitten held by someone up high

Pets and Pet Adoption September 16, 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 male grey tabby/white domestic short hair. The following information on this potential…

News, Transportation September 16, 2026

Latest Cobb County Road and Lane Closures as of Sep. 16

Cobb County road closures September 16, 2026 The following road and lane closures are currently active and listed on the Cobb County DOT website. To expand the map for a…

A black/white Siberian husky sitting and looking at the camera

Pets and Pet Adoption September 16, 2026

“My name is Luna. 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 female black/white Siberian husky. The following information on this potential family member…

A drawing of an Automatic License Plate Reader

Crime & Public Safety September 16, 2026

The upsides and downsides of Automatic License Plate Readers

In October of 2021, the Courier sat down with the public information officers (PIOs) from the Cobb County Police Department and the Marietta Police Department at Cool Beans, the popular…

The sign in front of Acworth City Hall: Text reading Acworth Georgia 4415 Senator Richard B. Russell Ave, with 1860 (the incorporation date of the city)

Government & Politics, Local government September 16, 2026

Acworth Moves Forward With 2026-2030 Comprehensive Plan Update

Acworth city officials are moving forward with an annual update to the Community Work Program and Capital Improvement Element of the Comprehensive Plan, a state-required process that allows the city…

Weather September 16, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Wednesday, September 16, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, with a high near 91 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly clear,…

Detail of Cobb County Police Department STEP Unit vehicle in article about fatal accident on I-75

Crime & Public Safety, Traffic incidents September 16, 2026

Kennesaw Area Crash on Hickory Grove Road Leaves Driver Seriously Injured

The Cobb County Courier has a policy of withholding the names of survivors involved in traffic incidents that are still under investigation County police are investigating a serious injury collision…

Sign for the Cobb County Adult Detention Center facility

Crime & Public Safety September 16, 2026

Caregiver Arrested After 3-Year-Old Found Alone in Marietta

By Mark Woolsey A 3-year-old boy is safe after being spotted wandering alone near a busy Marietta intersection Monday evening. Police say they were notified about 5:45 p.m. that the…

Pets and Pet Adoption September 15, 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…

A black/white German shepherd dog sitting with a leash

Pets and Pet Adoption September 15, 2026

“My name is Viva, 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 female black/white German shepherd dog. The following information on this potential family…

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Health & Wellness September 15, 2026

Rising Healthcare Costs Have Hit Georgia’s Most Conservative District. But Its Politics Are Unlikely To Change.

This article by Briah Lumpkins first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Sep 15, 2026 Amber Bates of Cohutta, Georgia, is one of thousands of people without health…

Medical symbolic staff with serpents and wings

Health & Wellness September 15, 2026

A Cancer Survivor Hoped To Work — Then She Lost Her Medicaid Disability Coverage

This article by Katheryn Houghton first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Sep 15, 2026 Taya Hailstone has been in remission from childhood Hodgkin lymphoma for five years….

Justice September 15, 2026

US Supreme Court blocks Trump rule limiting mail voting, sides with Dem states

by Jacob Fischler, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] September 15, 2026 The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday kept in place a lower…

Government & Politics September 15, 2026

Kemp backs Mike Collins in Georgia’s U.S. Senate race with election less than two months away

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] September 14, 2026 Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has endorsed Republican Congressman Mike Collins in…

Science & Technology September 15, 2026

‘Star Trek’ and NASA have intertwined legacies – the show championed diversity and inspired generations of real space scientists

by Deana L. Weibel, Grand Valley State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] “Star Trek” began as a television series but grew into a cultural…

Crime & Public Safety September 15, 2026

Cobb Courier

Kennesaw State launches Presidential Fellows Cohort for high-achieving Georgia students

Kennesaw State launches Presidential Fellows Cohort for high-achieving Georgia students

Cobb County Quiz Challenges Your Knowledge of Local Roads

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

Latest Cobb County Road and Lane Closures as of Sep. 16

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

The upsides and downsides of Automatic License Plate Readers

Acworth Moves Forward With 2026-2030 Comprehensive Plan Update

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Kennesaw Area Crash on Hickory Grove Road Leaves Driver Seriously Injured

Caregiver Arrested After 3-Year-Old Found Alone in Marietta

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

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

Rising Healthcare Costs Have Hit Georgia’s Most Conservative District. But Its Politics Are Unlikely To Change.

A Cancer Survivor Hoped To Work — Then She Lost Her Medicaid Disability Coverage

US Supreme Court blocks Trump rule limiting mail voting, sides with Dem states

Kemp backs Mike Collins in Georgia’s U.S. Senate race with election less than two months away

Kennesaw State launches Presidential Fellows Cohort for high-achieving Georgia students

Cobb County Quiz Challenges Your Knowledge of Local Roads

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

Latest Cobb County Road and Lane Closures as of Sep. 16

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

The upsides and downsides of Automatic License Plate Readers

Acworth Moves Forward With 2026-2030 Comprehensive Plan Update

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Kennesaw Area Crash on Hickory Grove Road Leaves Driver Seriously Injured

Caregiver Arrested After 3-Year-Old Found Alone in Marietta

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

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

Rising Healthcare Costs Have Hit Georgia’s Most Conservative District. But Its Politics Are Unlikely To Change.

A Cancer Survivor Hoped To Work — Then She Lost Her Medicaid Disability Coverage

US Supreme Court blocks Trump rule limiting mail voting, sides with Dem states

Kemp backs Mike Collins in Georgia’s U.S. Senate race with election less than two months away

‘Star Trek’ and NASA have intertwined legacies – the show championed diversity and inspired generations of real space scientists

How anti‑bribery laws apply to Trump’s promise of $5,000 payments if Republicans keep control of Congress

No, AI systems don’t have a drive to survive – a developmental psychologist explains why it only looks that way

How much do you know about Acworth? Take Part 2 of our quiz about that city and find out