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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…

Medical symbolic staff with serpents and wings

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…

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.

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…

Outline of the map of Iran with an Irani flag superimposed on it

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…

A drawing of an Automatic License Plate Reader

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,…

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? …

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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…

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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…

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…