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Steam locomotive

History, Railroads February 17, 2026

1837: Report to the Governor of Georgia on plans for Western & Atlantic Railroad

[This is an evergreen article that we schedule for updating, improving and republishing periodically. It originally appeared on July 5, 2025] The origins of metro Atlanta, in particular the cities…

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Steam locomotive

History, Railroads

1837: Report to the Governor of Georgia on plans for Western & Atlantic Railroad


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

Trump Required Hospitals To Post Their Prices for Patients. Mostly It’s the Industry Using the Data.


A gold set of the scales of justice

Crime & Public Safety

Chatham County teacher killed in crash by suspect fleeing ICE


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Government & Politics, National Government

The race is on to replace former Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene in northwest Georgia district



Three gears, the largest one with a dollar sign in the middle

Economy

Will a ‘Trump slump’ continue to hit US tourism in 2026 − and even keep World Cup fans away?


Medical symbolic staff with serpents and wings

Health & Wellness

Colorectal cancer is increasing among young people, as James Van Der Beek’s death reminds us – cancer experts explain ways to decrease your risk


A gold set of the scales of justice

Justice

How Jesse Jackson was shaped by Southern segregation − and went on to reshape American political life


4847 Lakewood Drive NW in the North Cobb High School attendance zone, highest December 2025 home sale at $683,000 (Cobb County Tax Assessor photo)

Home sale prices, Real Estate

See Every December 2025 Home Sale in the North Cobb High School Area



4966 Aviary Drive in the Allatoona High School attendance zone, highest December 2025 home sale at $1,125,000 (Cobb County Tax Assessor photo)

Home sale prices, Real Estate

See Every December 2025 Home Sale in the Allatoona High School Area


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Community

Kennesaw Touch-A-Truck Returns to Adams Park on March 7


Cobb Sheriff's Office vehicle at Cobb government office in article about evictions

Crime & Public Safety

Cobb Sheriff’s Office receives accreditation


Community, Giving Back to the Community

Mableton Volunteers Remove 25 Bags of Litter from Queen Mill Road and Ivey Road



A black/white American pit bull terrier looking shocked

Pets and Pet Adoption

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


A tabby cat inside a cage, looking scared

Pets and Pet Adoption

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


Photo of Veterans Memorial Highway on a clear day with the Cobb County Courier logo and the words "Weather forecast"

Weather

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Tuesday, February 17, 2026


Medical symbolic staff with serpents and wings

Health & Wellness

Trump Team’s Planned ACA Rule Offers Its Answer to Rising Premium Costs: Catastrophic Coverage



Steam locomotive

History, Railroads February 17, 2026

1837: Report to the Governor of Georgia on plans for Western & Atlantic Railroad

[This is an evergreen article that we schedule for updating, improving and republishing periodically. It originally appeared on July 5, 2025] The origins of metro Atlanta, in particular the cities…


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 February 17, 2026

Trump Required Hospitals To Post Their Prices for Patients. Mostly It’s the Industry Using the Data.

This article by Darius Tahir first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Darius Tahir February 17, 2026 Republicans think patients should be shopping for better health care prices….


A gold set of the scales of justice

Crime & Public Safety February 17, 2026

Chatham County teacher killed in crash by suspect fleeing ICE

by Margaret Coker, The Current, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] February 17, 2026 A Chatham County elementary school teacher en route to…


sign with American flag stating "Vote Here"

Government & Politics, National Government February 17, 2026

The race is on to replace former Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene in northwest Georgia district

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] February 17, 2026 Early voting began Monday in the race for Georgia’s 14th Congressional…


Three gears, the largest one with a dollar sign in the middle

Economy February 17, 2026

Will a ‘Trump slump’ continue to hit US tourism in 2026 − and even keep World Cup fans away?

by Frédéric Dimanche, Toronto Metropolitan University and Kelley A. McClinchey, Wilfrid Laurier University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] With an upcoming FIFA World Cup being…


Medical symbolic staff with serpents and wings

Health & Wellness February 17, 2026

Colorectal cancer is increasing among young people, as James Van Der Beek’s death reminds us – cancer experts explain ways to decrease your risk

by Christopher Lieu, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus and Andrea Dwyer, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] An increasing…


A gold set of the scales of justice

Justice February 17, 2026

How Jesse Jackson was shaped by Southern segregation − and went on to reshape American political life

by Gibbs Knotts, Coastal Carolina University and Christopher A. Cooper, Western Carolina University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Holding hands with other prominent Black leaders,…


4847 Lakewood Drive NW in the North Cobb High School attendance zone, highest December 2025 home sale at $683,000 (Cobb County Tax Assessor photo)

Home sale prices, Real Estate February 17, 2026

See Every December 2025 Home Sale in the North Cobb High School Area

These prices for December 2025 home sales in the North Cobb High School attendance zone are from the Cobb County Tax Assessor’s site. For an explanation of why we sort…


4966 Aviary Drive in the Allatoona High School attendance zone, highest December 2025 home sale at $1,125,000 (Cobb County Tax Assessor photo)

Home sale prices, Real Estate February 17, 2026

See Every December 2025 Home Sale in the Allatoona High School Area

These prices for December 2025 home sales in the Allatoona High School attendance zone are from the Cobb County Tax Assessor’s site. For an explanation of why we sort home…


A drawing of a tractor (as in tractor-trailer)

Community February 17, 2026

Kennesaw Touch-A-Truck Returns to Adams Park on March 7

The City of Kennesaw distributed the following press release about the popular Touch-A-Truck event coming up in March: The City of Kennesaw’s Parks & Recreation, Public Works and Police departments…


Cobb Sheriff's Office vehicle at Cobb government office in article about evictions

Crime & Public Safety February 17, 2026

Cobb Sheriff’s Office receives accreditation

According to a press release from the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office, the department has received state accreditation through the Office of the Sheriff Accreditation Program, a voluntary initiative developed by…


Community, Giving Back to the Community February 17, 2026

Mableton Volunteers Remove 25 Bags of Litter from Queen Mill Road and Ivey Road

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about a litter cleanup on Queen Mill Road Queen Mill Neighbors along with help from the City of MabletonSustainability, Mableton…


A black/white American pit bull terrier looking shocked

Pets and Pet Adoption February 17, 2026

“My name is Croissant. 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 American pit bull terrier. The following information on this potential…


A tabby cat inside a cage, looking scared

Pets and Pet Adoption February 17, 2026

“My name is Parker, 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 male tabby domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…


Photo of Veterans Memorial Highway on a clear day with the Cobb County Courier logo and the words "Weather forecast"

Weather February 17, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Tuesday, February 17, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, with a high near 68 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly…


Medical symbolic staff with serpents and wings

Health & Wellness February 16, 2026

Trump Team’s Planned ACA Rule Offers Its Answer to Rising Premium Costs: Catastrophic Coverage

This article by Julie Appleby first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Julie Appleby, KFF Health News, February 13, 2026 The Trump administration has unveiled a sweeping set…


Georgia Power sign at Plant McDonough-Atkinson in Cobb County accompanying article about restory power

Energy February 16, 2026

Advocates ask regulators to reconsider Georgia Power expansion

by Emily Jones, WABE, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] February 13, 2026 This coverage is made possible through a partnership between WABE…


Georgia State Capitol on mostly sunny day

Government & Politics, State Government February 16, 2026

Lawmakers push plan to lift Georgia’s lagging literacy rates

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] February 16, 2026 A majority of Georgia’s third graders – 62% – are not…


sign with American flag stating "Vote Here"

Government & Politics, National Government February 16, 2026

Citizenship voting requirement in SAVE America Act has no basis in the Constitution – and ignores precedent that only states decide who gets to vote

by John J. Martin, Quinnipiac University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The Republican-led House of Representatives voted Feb. 11, 2026 to approve the Safeguard American…


A diagram of a microchip with the letters "AI" in the center

Science & Technology February 16, 2026

OpenAI has deleted the word ‘safely’ from its mission – and its new structure is a test for whether AI serves society or shareholders

by Alnoor Ebrahim, Tufts University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] OpenAI, the maker of the most popular AI chatbot, used to say it aimed to…


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