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Economy April 13, 2026

Gas prices soar by 21% as government inflation figures reflect Trump’s war on Iran

by Ashley Murray, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] April 10, 2026 WASHINGTON — Spikes in energy prices caused by the U.S.-Israeli war…

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Economy

Gas prices soar by 21% as government inflation figures reflect Trump’s war on Iran


Psychology

What I learned from analyzing 789 ‘Shark Tank’ pitches: Narcissists get funding if they’re not arrogant or defensive


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International

From youth bulges to graying societies: The demographic dynamics that are upending the world


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Immigration

Philadelphia’s 40‑year history of protecting undocumented immigrants began with churches hiding refugees from El Salvador



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Fuel Cost, Transportation & Development

Gas Prices in Georgia Unchanged as National Average Climbs


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News, Weather

High fire danger in Georgia for the seventh consecutive day


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Food Safety

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


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Community, Giving Back to the Community

Cobb County groups and volunteers honored at Keep Cobb Beautiful awards



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Pets and Pet Adoption

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


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Pets and Pet Adoption

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


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Weather

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Monday, April 13, 2026


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Elections

Candidates, tell our readers why they should vote for you, but with two conditions



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Puzzles Games and Quizzes

How Well Do You Know the Cobb Court System? Take This Local Quiz


Business & Economy, Local Business

Mix of independent and corporate firms in Cobb license data for the past week


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News, Weather

High fire danger in Georgia continues for sixth consecutive day


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Cobb County Explained, Public Safety & Courts

Cobb County Explained: What is State Court in Cobb County, and how does it work?



drawing of oil drilling and processing machinery

Economy April 13, 2026

Gas prices soar by 21% as government inflation figures reflect Trump’s war on Iran

by Ashley Murray, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] April 10, 2026 WASHINGTON — Spikes in energy prices caused by the U.S.-Israeli war…


Psychology April 13, 2026

What I learned from analyzing 789 ‘Shark Tank’ pitches: Narcissists get funding if they’re not arrogant or defensive

by Paul Sanchez Ruiz, Iowa State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Entrepreneurs displaying narcissistic behavior are better able to convince investors to give them…


Drawing of an unfolding world map showing all continents except Antarctica

International April 13, 2026

From youth bulges to graying societies: The demographic dynamics that are upending the world

by John Rennie Short, University of Maryland, Baltimore County, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Government-shaking protests in Bangladesh, Iran, Nepal and Sri Lanka – to…


The word "immigration" wrapped around the upper part of a world globe while walking people are on the lower part

Immigration April 13, 2026

Philadelphia’s 40‑year history of protecting undocumented immigrants began with churches hiding refugees from El Salvador

by Menika Dirkson, Morgan State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] In the midst of a civil war, married couple Ernesto and Linda Fuentes fled…


gasoline pump and an EV charging station with a car

Fuel Cost, Transportation & Development April 13, 2026

Gas Prices in Georgia Unchanged as National Average Climbs

Georgia gasoline prices held steady in Georgia over the past week, despite the continuing national rise due to the Iran war. According to AAA’s weekly report, gasoline prices in Georgia…


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News, Weather April 13, 2026

High fire danger in Georgia for the seventh consecutive day

A Hazardous Weather Outlook is in effect for north and central Georgia, with a Red Flag Warning continuing for parts of far north Georgia north of Atlanta until 8 p.m….


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 April 13, 2026

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from April 3 to April 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…


Group photo at the Keep Cobb Beautiful Awards

Community, Giving Back to the Community April 13, 2026

Cobb County groups and volunteers honored at Keep Cobb Beautiful awards

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about the Keep Cobb Beautiful Awards ceremony: After the conclusion of the Cobb County Sustainability Expo, SustainabilityDirector Kimberly White, hosted…


A tabby/white cat inside a cage

Pets and Pet Adoption April 13, 2026

“My name is Star, 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 tabby/white domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…


A brown/white American pit bull terrier with a pink scarf, looking happy

Pets and Pet Adoption April 13, 2026

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


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

Weather April 13, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Monday, April 13, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts partly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Monday, April 13, 2026, with a high near 83 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…


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Elections April 12, 2026

Candidates, tell our readers why they should vote for you, but with two conditions

The Cobb County Courier welcomes statements from candidates for local Cobb County offices, statewide offices, or for congressional seats. This includes candidates at all levels who are running for office…


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Puzzles Games and Quizzes April 12, 2026

How Well Do You Know the Cobb Court System? Take This Local Quiz

Even if you never set foot in a courtroom, decisions are made in the courts every day that affect the lives of every Cobb resident. We’ve posted a quiz to…


Business & Economy, Local Business April 12, 2026

Mix of independent and corporate firms in Cobb license data for the past week

Cobb County’s latest business license activity shows a continued mix of service providers, independent operators, and corporate-backed ventures. Many of the newly registered businesses are tied to residential services—cleaning, contracting,…


Color drawing of flames engulfing a forest representing high fire danger

News, Weather April 12, 2026

High fire danger in Georgia continues for sixth consecutive day

A Hazardous Weather Outlook is in effect for north and central Georgia, with a Red Flag Warning from noon to 8 p.m. today for parts of far north Georgia and…


The steps and front entrance to the Cobb County State Court building

Cobb County Explained, Public Safety & Courts April 12, 2026

Cobb County Explained: What is State Court in Cobb County, and how does it work?

This is an entry in a series called Cobb County Explained. To learn more about this series, visit this link to the series introduction. If you watch courtroom drama on…


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

Weather April 12, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Sunday, April 12, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Sunday, April 12, 2026, with a high near 86 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…


Danielle Bell

Opinion April 11, 2026

District 44 Candidate Danielle Bell Puts Healthcare at Center of Race

[The Cobb County Courier invites candidates to submit articles explaining what their vision is for the office they seek, and why voters should elect them. To check out our requirements…


Business & Economy, Local Business April 11, 2026

Cobb Chamber Unveils 2026 Top 25 Small Businesses List

The Cobb Chamber announced its 2026 Top Small Businesses of the Year in a press release. The organization also wrote that the overall Small Business of the Year winner will…


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News, Transportation April 11, 2026

GDOT Releases Weekly I-285 and I-20 Lane Closure Schedule for the West Interchange Project in Cobb & Fulton

The Georgia Department of Transportation released the following updated schedule of lane closures for I-285 and I-20 for the estimated $1.2 billion I-285/I-20 West Interchange project. This week’s updated schedule…


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