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Opinion October 14, 2025

From Derision To Emulation: The Atlanta Battery Provides Cobb County With A Lot Of Economic Juice

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College What a strange trip it’s been for Cobb County’s Battery Park, home of the Atlanta Braves. Once a source of…

Crime & Public Safety October 14, 2025

Cupid to support James Ferrell as Cobb police chief in delayed Oct 28 vote

By Mark Woolsey The selection of James Ferrell as the new Cobb County police chief has been delayed until Oct. 28 after some apparent concerns over the process by which…

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Elections October 14, 2025

Responses to the Courier’s Mableton candidate questionnaires: Dami Oladapo

The following are the answers provided by Mableton District 2 candidate and incumbent Dami Oladapo to a set of questions the Courier provided to all municipal Mableton candidates in contested…

Elections October 14, 2025

Responses to the Courier’s Mableton candidate questionnaires: Patricia Auch

The following are the answers provided by Mableton District 4 candidate and incumbent Patricia Auch to a set of questions the Courier provided to all municipal Mableton candidates in contested…

Weather October 14, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Tuesday, October 14, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, with a high near 81 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be clear, with…

Cobb County October 13, 2025

Appointment of Cobb police chief delayed until October 28

Cobb County announced in the following news release that the appointment of interim Police Chief James Ferrell has been delayed until October 28: The Board of Commissioners will move forward…

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Health & Wellness October 13, 2025

Cops on Ketamine? Largely Unregulated Mental Health Treatment Faces Hurdles

This article by Katja Ridderbusch first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Katja Ridderbusch October 10, 2025 If you or someone you know may be experiencing a mental…

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Elections October 13, 2025

Georgia Republicans say they fear local elections could help Democrats in statewide utilities race

by Alander Rocha, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] October 13, 2025 A unique off-year election for two seats on the Georgia Public…

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Gun violence October 13, 2025

Political violence: What can happen when First Amendment free speech meets Second Amendment gun rights

by Gregory P. Magarian, Washington University in St. Louis, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The assassination in September 2025 of conservative activist Charlie Kirk has…

Government & Politics October 13, 2025

How the government shutdown is making the air traffic controller shortage worse and leading to flight delays

by Brian Strzempkowski, The Ohio State University and Melanie Dickman, The Ohio State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Airports across the United States have…

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Weather & Environment October 13, 2025

Climate tipping points sound scary, especially for ice sheets and oceans – here’s why there’s still room for optimism

by Alexandra A Phillips, University of California, Santa Barbara, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] As the planet warms, it risks crossing catastrophic tipping points: thresholds…

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Fuel Cost October 13, 2025

Cooler weather means slight drop in Georgia gasoline prices; EV charging rate averages stay the same

Georgia gasoline prices dropped slightly as cooler weather arrived over the past week. According to AAA’s weekly report, gasoline prices in Georgia dipped two cents, reaching an average cost of…

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Community Life October 13, 2025

Report and photos from the Faith & Blue March in Mableton

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos from the Faith & Blue March: The Faith & Blue March was a community effort to let our brave…

Weather October 13, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Monday, October 13, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Monday, October 13, 2025, with a high near 78 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be clear, with…

Food Safety October 13, 2025

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from October 3 to October 9

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…

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Pets and Pet Adoption October 13, 2025

“My name is Ace. 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 black/white labrador retriever. The following information on this potential family member…

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Pets and Pet Adoption October 13, 2025

“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/white domestic medium hair. The following information on this potential family…

Elections October 12, 2025

UPDATE: FORUM CANCELED: Candidate forum for state Senate District 35, Monday Oct 13

UPDATE: Rep Terry Cummings announced that this event has been canceled, and a new date is being worked on This Monday, October 13, the Cobb Democracy Center will host a…

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Festivals October 12, 2025

Report and photos from Mable House Harvest Fest

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report and photos from the Mable House Harvest Fest: The Harvest Fest at the Mable House was a great time for everyone. …

Weather October 12, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Sunday, October 12, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Sunday, October 12, 2025, with a high near 78 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly…

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From Derision To Emulation: The Atlanta Battery Provides Cobb County With A Lot Of Economic Juice

From Derision To Emulation: The Atlanta Battery Provides Cobb County With A Lot Of Economic Juice

Cupid to support James Ferrell as Cobb police chief in delayed Oct 28 vote

Responses to the Courier’s Mableton candidate questionnaires: Dami Oladapo

Responses to the Courier’s Mableton candidate questionnaires: Patricia Auch

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Tuesday, October 14, 2025

Appointment of Cobb police chief delayed until October 28

Cops on Ketamine? Largely Unregulated Mental Health Treatment Faces Hurdles

Georgia Republicans say they fear local elections could help Democrats in statewide utilities race

Political violence: What can happen when First Amendment free speech meets Second Amendment gun rights

How the government shutdown is making the air traffic controller shortage worse and leading to flight delays

Climate tipping points sound scary, especially for ice sheets and oceans – here’s why there’s still room for optimism

Cooler weather means slight drop in Georgia gasoline prices; EV charging rate averages stay the same

Report and photos from the Faith & Blue March in Mableton

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Monday, October 13, 2025

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from October 3 to October 9

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

From Derision To Emulation: The Atlanta Battery Provides Cobb County With A Lot Of Economic Juice

Cupid to support James Ferrell as Cobb police chief in delayed Oct 28 vote

Responses to the Courier’s Mableton candidate questionnaires: Dami Oladapo

Responses to the Courier’s Mableton candidate questionnaires: Patricia Auch

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Tuesday, October 14, 2025

Appointment of Cobb police chief delayed until October 28

Cops on Ketamine? Largely Unregulated Mental Health Treatment Faces Hurdles

Georgia Republicans say they fear local elections could help Democrats in statewide utilities race

Political violence: What can happen when First Amendment free speech meets Second Amendment gun rights

How the government shutdown is making the air traffic controller shortage worse and leading to flight delays

Climate tipping points sound scary, especially for ice sheets and oceans – here’s why there’s still room for optimism

Cooler weather means slight drop in Georgia gasoline prices; EV charging rate averages stay the same

Report and photos from the Faith & Blue March in Mableton

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Monday, October 13, 2025

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from October 3 to October 9

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

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

UPDATE: FORUM CANCELED: Candidate forum for state Senate District 35, Monday Oct 13

Report and photos from Mable House Harvest Fest

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Sunday, October 12, 2025