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Government & Politics, Local government October 27, 2026

Cobb officials report ballot error in Sewell Mill precinct

By Mark Woolsey Cobb County Elections and Voter Registration officials say a recent “districting error” impacted voting in one precinct in the county and involved what’s being called a “limited”…

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Government & Politics, Local government October 27, 2026

Cobb County hosts final 2028 SPLOST meeting Tuesday

By Mark Woolsey Tonight (Tuesday) is your final night to get your questions answered on the 2028 SPLOST renewal appearing on the Nov. 3 ballot. The measure approved by the…

Pets and Pet Adoption October 27, 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 white domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…

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Pets and Pet Adoption October 27, 2026

“My name is Bones. 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 brown/white American pit bull terrier. The following information on this potential…

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Crime & Public Safety October 27, 2026

Woman and 2-year-old daughter dead in suspected murder-suicide

By Mark Woolsey Two people are dead in what’s being called a murder-suicide in Cobb County. Cobb police spokesperson E.D. Smith says someone called police to Milford Church Road Sunday…

Weather October 27, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Tuesday, October 27, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, with a high near 74 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly clear,…

Opinion October 27, 2026

Why Election Results Take Time, and Why That Is a Good Sign

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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Food Safety October 27, 2026

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from October 16 to October 22

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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Puzzles Games and Quizzes October 27, 2026

Quiz: How much do you know about Georgia’s open meetings law?

How much do you know about when local governments in Georgia must conduct business in public—and when they may close a meeting? Test your knowledge with these five questions. Answers…

Health & Wellness October 26, 2026

The Cost of Healthcare Is Hitting America Where It Hurts: The Wallet

This article by Renuka Rayasam and Sam Whitehead first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Oct 26, 2026 Bill McAdams, a 45-year-old travel nurse from Holiday, Florida, was…

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Health & Wellness October 26, 2026

Digging Into the Money Behind the US Healthcare System

This article by Lydia Zuraw and Renuka Rayasam first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Oct 23, 2026 The United States spends a lot of money on healthcare….

Government & Politics October 26, 2026

Georgia draws high-profile boosters to the campaign trail as candidates enter the homestretch

by Jill Nolin, Ross Williams and Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] October 24, 2026 Several big names are hitting the…

Government & Politics October 26, 2026

Most US House races aren’t competitive. What does that mean for how lawmakers govern?

by Jennifer Shutt, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] October 23, 2026 WASHINGTON — Fewer than 5% of U.S. House races are seen by…

Government & Politics October 26, 2026

Data centers are inspiring bipartisanship – for now

by Barbara A. Trish, Grinnell College, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] It may not be as shocking as rogue AI agents hacking another system, but…

Community Life October 26, 2026

Boo! How to pick scary books for kids that thrill but won’t haunt for life

by Liz Rosenberg, Binghamton University, State University of New York, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Halloween is one of the few holidays centered around children….

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Government & Politics October 26, 2026

Congress is freeing Trump of the limited legal requirements left on him by the Supreme Court

by Stephanie A. (Sam) Martin, Boise State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] On the evening of Oct. 11, just weeks before the 2026 midterm…

Pets and Pet Adoption October 26, 2026

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

The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a female tabby domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…

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Pets and Pet Adoption October 26, 2026

“My name is Charlie, 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 male tan/white American pit bull terrier. The following information on this potential…

History October 26, 2026

Marietta in 1847: Mr. Root’s special elixirs could cure ANYTHING!

By Larry Felton Johnson This is an evergreen story we resurrect, edit, and add additional information to periodically.This particular incarnation of the story was inspired by a book I’ve been…

History October 26, 2026

As Halloween approaches, here’s a story about a grave robbery in Cobb County in 1879

[We occasionally update and republish our evergreen history articles. This article first appeared in the Courier in November 23, 2023 In the original version of the article we stated we…