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Crime & Public Safety September 26, 2026

Smyrna Man, 18, Charged With Malice Murder in Ongoing Investigation

By Mark Woolsey [The Cobb County Courier usually omits the names of suspects of crimes unless the crimes are high profile enough that exoneration would be as well publicized as…

Sign for the Cobb County Adult Detention Center facility

Crime & Public Safety September 26, 2026

Detainee Attacks Deputy at Cobb County Adult Detention Center

By Mark Woolsey A Cobb County Sheriff’s deputy is recovering from “significant” injuries after he was attacked by a detainee at the county adult detention center. Authorities say the detainee…

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes September 26, 2026

Cobb County Courier Quiz: What Do You Remember From This Week’s News?

How closely did you follow Cobb County news this week? Test what you remember with our quiz on the local stories and decisions that made headlines. We run this quiz…

Weather September 26, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, September 26, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Saturday, September 26, 2026, with a high near 80 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly clear,…

Sign in front of Cobb & Douglas Public Health on County Services Parkway in article about Cobb & Douglas Public Health hiring

Health & Wellness September 26, 2026

Cobb & Douglas Public Health Offers Free Mosquito Larvicide Tablets

Cobb & Douglas Public Health distributed the following public information release about the availability of free mosquito larvacides to help control the spread of West Nile Virus: Distribution: Friday, Sept….

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Government & Politics September 25, 2026

Abortion Is on the Ballot Again as Post-Roe Policies Continue To Evolve

This article by Bram Sable-Smith and Jazmin Orozco Rodriguez first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Sep 25, 2026 MAPLEWOOD, Mo. — After Missouri voters added abortion protections…

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

Energy September 25, 2026

Georgia Power, Google announce deal to pay for nuclear upgrades

by Emily Jones, WABE/Grist, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] September 24, 2026 This coverage is made possible through a partnership between WABE…

Justice September 25, 2026

Justices sound skeptical of Georgia agency’s decision to remove children from their home

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] September 25, 2026 Note: This story involves the subject of suicide. If you or…

Puzzles Games and Quizzes September 25, 2026

The Conversation U.S. weekly news quiz

by Fritz Holznagel, The Conversation, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] We hope you’ve enjoyed this quiz from our quizmaster, Fritz Holznagel, a past winner of…

Government & Politics September 25, 2026

What civil rights enforcement cuts mean for students with disabilities – fewer staff, closed offices, longer waits

by David Edward DeMatthews, The University of Texas at Austin, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Felicita Piñón weighed just 1 pound at birth. She was…

Media September 25, 2026

How due process, not the First Amendment, got the White House ban on reporters blocked in court

by Wayne Unger, Quinnipiac University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to temporarily restore journalists’ access to the White…

Puzzles Games and Quizzes September 25, 2026

How Well Do You Know Cobb County? A Weekly Quiz

How Well Do You Know Cobb? — A weekly mix of current news, history, geography, and local culture. Most of the quizzes we do focus on a particular topic. On…

A tri-color shepherd puppy standing inside a metal cage

Pets and Pet Adoption September 25, 2026

“My name is Mouse. 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 tri-color shepherd. The following information on this potential family member is…

Pets and Pet Adoption September 25, 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 female tabby/white domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…

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Business & Economy, Local Business September 25, 2026

Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams to open at Avenue East Cobb

By Mark Woolsey A new sweet treat will be arriving in East Cobb by the end of the year. Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams is planning to open a “scoop shop”…

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Government & Politics, Local government September 25, 2026

Cobb BOC approves micro-transit plan

By Mark Woolsey Microtransit is expanding into more territory in Cobb County. The Board of Commissioners Tuesday approved a batch of contracts that will extend the existing Southside on-demand bus…

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Crime & Public Safety September 25, 2026

Two Charged With Felony Murder in the Austell Norfolk Southern Yard Homicide Case

[The Cobb County Courier usually omits the names of suspects of crimes unless the crimes are high profile enough that exoneration would be as well publicized as the arrest or…

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Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community September 25, 2026

North Georgia State Fair-Fried Everything and Being a Kid Again

Photo credit: Brian Benefield [This is the latest installment of “Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community” by Brian Benefield. Photo above by Brian Benefield] There are two kinds of people at…

Weather September 25, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Friday, September 25, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Friday, September 25, 2026, with a high near 76 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly…

Health & Wellness September 24, 2026

Black Lung Disease Remains a Threat, but Federal Officials Delay Effort To Address It

This article by Taylor Sisk first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Sep 24, 2026 OAK HILL, W.Va. — Each day at New River Health in Oak Hill,…