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Health & Wellness October 13, 2026

Nicotine pouches, vaping or cigarettes: Which nicotine product is actually the least harmful?

by Emma Fenske, University of Colorado Anschutz; Oregon Health & Science University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] “Do you smoke cigarettes?” I asked my patient…

Health & Wellness October 13, 2026

That brightly packaged sexual enhancement pill at the gas station might be laced with dangerous drugs

by Andrew Yockey, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Brightly colored packaging, promises of better sexual performance and names like “Rhino,” “Anaconda”…

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

Government & Politics, Local government October 13, 2026

Mableton council to consider first comprehensive plan

The Mableton City Council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting the city’s first comprehensive plan at its Oct. 14 meeting. To download the agenda, and the complete agenda…

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Opinion October 13, 2026

How Georgia Counts the Votes, and How It Checks Its Own Work

By Jackie Killings, President of the League of Women Voters of Georgia This is an installment in the League of Women Voters of Georgia’s “How Georgia Votes” series. To read…

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes October 13, 2026

Cobb County Courier Quiz: Name That Elected Official – Part 1

The theme of our quiz each Tuesday will be on Cobb Civics, and this particular one is “Name That Elected Official – Part 1” The Cobb County Courier Quiz is…

Ribbon-cutting at Riverlands Showcase Trail at Riverview Park

Community Life, Trails and Greenways October 13, 2026

Ribbon-cutting for new trail section at Smyrna’s Riverview Park

Photo: provided by Sarah Douglas By Mark Woolsey The Trust For Public Land, Cobb County and Smyrna city officials cut the ribbon Thursday on a new half-mile section of the…

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.

Food Safety October 13, 2026

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from October 2 to October 8

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…

Cobb County Police Department sign in front of headquarters

Crime & Public Safety October 13, 2026

Cobb County Police Investigate Fatal Six Flags Roller Coaster Fall

By Mark Woolsey Cobb County officials and social media posters are expressing shock and sorrow-and are wondering what led up to the death of a man who flew off Six…

Advance voting sign in front of South Cobb Community Center

Government & Politics October 13, 2026

Early voting begins in Cobb County

By Mark Woolsey Early voting has kicked off in Cobb County and across Georgia leading up to the Nov. 3 midterm election. Voters will be deciding among a broad slate…

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News, Weather October 13, 2026

Dense Fog Could Affect Cobb County Drivers Tuesday Morning

Patchy dense fog could make driving hazardous across portions of north Georgia, including Cobb County, on Tuesday morning, October 13, 2026. The National Weather Service issued a special weather statement…

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Pets and Pet Adoption October 13, 2026

“My name is Waffles. 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 tri-color terrier. The following information on this potential family member is…

Pets and Pet Adoption October 13, 2026

“My name is Sally, 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 orange tabby domestic short hair. The following information on this potential…

Weather October 13, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Tuesday, October 13, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, with a high near 86 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a special…

Opinion October 12, 2026

Political Cartoon by Clay Jones

drawing of oil drilling and processing machinery

Health & Wellness October 12, 2026

‘We Are Seen as Disposable’: Rural Residents Fight a Proposed Gas Pipeline

This article by Fred Clasen-Kelly first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Oct 9, 2026 CHATHAM COUNTY, N.C. — Despite being in one of the nation’s fastest-growing states,…

Government & Politics October 12, 2026

Election betting is booming as the midterms near. Do states have the power to curb it?

by Jonathan Shorman, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] October 11, 2026 On Friday morning, the prediction market platform Kalshi gave the Democratic…

Government & Politics October 12, 2026

Election workers prepare for early voting as talk of DOJ ‘intervention’ leaves advocates unsettled

by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] October 12, 2026 CARTERSVILLE, Ga — In a warehouse in Bartow County, Georgia, election…

Fall season items: pumpkins, falling leaves, a fence with a bird

Environment October 12, 2026

Why fall yard care could start with doing less – but not nothing

by Manjot Kaur Sidhu, University of Maine, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Every autumn, homeowners and gardeners tend to engage in a familiar ritual. As…

Drawing of houses and water with hurricanes winds

Curious Kids October 12, 2026

How much rain can a hurricane make, and does the storm size matter?

by Zachary Handlos, Georgia Institute of Technology, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have…

Medical symbolic staff with serpents and wings

Health & Wellness October 12, 2026

I teach doctors how to interpret test results – and the labels ‘normal’ and ‘abnormal’ often hide what matters most

by Amiran Baduashvili, University of Colorado Anschutz, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Mr. V felt tightness across his chest. His deepest breaths felt shallow. He…