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Health & Wellness September 10, 2026

Mosquitoes are picky eaters – we studied 3 common South Florida species to learn why they like some people more than others

by Kaylee Marrero, Florida International University and Matthew DeGennaro, Florida International University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] If you’ve ever had to prepare a meal…

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Government & Politics September 10, 2026

Americans agree their democracy is in crisis – yet the solution is as simple as it is elusive

by Kenneth Michael White, Kennesaw State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Despite being divided on most issues, an overwhelming majority of Americans agree that…

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Health & Wellness September 10, 2026

Could you survive The Oregon Trail? An emergency medicine doctor offers tips on how to not die in the great outdoors

by Elaine Reno, University of Colorado Anschutz, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] If you grew up in the United States in the 1980s or ’90s,…

Government & Politics, Local government September 10, 2026

Mableton appoints Public Safety Director Anthony Kerry Stallings to serve simultaneously as interim police chief

Photo above: Dr. Anthony Kerry Stallings, by Gabriela Henriquez Stoikow By Gabriela Henriquez Stoikow On Wednesday evening, Mableton City Council appointed Dr. Anthony Kerry Stallings, who currently serves as Public…

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Community Life, Things to Do September 10, 2026

Things to Do in Cobb County This Weekend, Sept. 11-13

Here is a list of a few things to do in Cobb County this weekend: Friday, September 11 to Sunday, September 13. Be sure to check the information in the…

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Pets and Pet Adoption September 10, 2026

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

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Pets and Pet Adoption September 10, 2026

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

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a female gold terrier. The following information on this potential family member is…

News, Transportation September 10, 2026

Cobb County Road and Lane Closures to Know This Week (Sep. 10)

Cobb County road closures September 10, 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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Business & Economy, Local Business September 10, 2026

Smyrna Business Association Launches Smyrna Leadership Exchange to Develop the Next Generation of Community Leaders

The Smyrna Business Association distributed the following announcement: The Smyrna Business Association (SBA), with assistance from the City of Smyrna’s Department of Economic Development, is launching the Smyrna Leadership Exchange…

Community, Giving Back to the Community September 10, 2026

Cobb Collaborative Partners with Cobb County Public Library to Expand Family Literacy Kits at Sweetwater Branch, Supported by VyStar Credit Union

Cobb Collaborative distributed the following press release about the expansion of its Family Literacy Kit. Cobb Collaborative and the Cobb County Public Library are proud to announce a partnership to…

Weather September 10, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Thursday, September 10, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Thursday, September 10, 2026, with a high near 93 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…

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Crime & Public Safety September 10, 2026

Teen Killed in Electric Scooter Crash on Cobb Parkway

By Mark Woolsey [The Cobb County Courier has a policy of withholding the names of survivors involved in traffic incidents that are still under investigation] Marietta police released details of…

News, Weather September 10, 2026

Heat Index Near 100 as Storm Chances Rise Across Georgia

Isolated thunderstorms and dangerous late-summer heat are possible across north and central Georgia Thursday, with storm chances increasing Friday into the weekend. The National Weather Service says Thursday’s storms could…

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes September 10, 2026

How much do you know about celebrities from Cobb County? Take our quiz and find out

Many famous people were born in, raised in, or now reside in Cobb County. Check your knowledge of Cobb celebrities by taking the ten-question quiz below. At the bottom of…

Government & Politics September 9, 2026

Rick Jackson pledges ‘intelligent’ Medicaid expansion, but offers few specifics

by Alander Rocha, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] September 9, 2026 Republican candidate for governor Rick Jackson unveiled a health insurance plan…

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Health & Wellness September 9, 2026

Democrats Demand Trump Administration Halt Collection of Patients’ ER Records

This article by Amanda Seitz, Maia Rosenfeld, and Darius Tahir first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Sep 8, 2026 A group of Democratic lawmakers is calling for…

Government & Politics September 9, 2026

Trump doesn’t have the power to limit mail-in voting, lawmakers tell US Supreme Court

by Jacob Fischler, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] September 8, 2026 The hotly contested U.S. Postal Service rule restricting mail-in voting usurps…

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Media September 9, 2026

AI is helping ease competition for scarce space on the airwaves

by Aylin Yener, The Ohio State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Every time you make a phone call, stream a video or connect to…

Health & Wellness September 9, 2026

Decades after 9/11, toxic dust and PTSD may be accelerating brain aging among first responders

by Roberto Lucchini, Florida International University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Hundreds of first responders have told me they remember exactly how they felt during…

Justice September 9, 2026

Supreme Court to decide on whether Trump’s voting‑by‑mail rules can go into effect – but might not rule yet on whether they’re constitutional

by John E. Jones III, Dickinson College, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The Trump administration’s proposal to crack down on voting by mail in federal…