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Crime & Public Safety September 3, 2026

In Colorado and elsewhere, sexual assault peaks on campuses at the beginning of the school year – here’s what students should know

by Kaitlyn M. Sims, University of Denver; Institute for Humane Studies, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] With the start of the new fall semester, students…

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A gold set of the scales of justice

Crime & Public Safety

In Colorado and elsewhere, sexual assault peaks on campuses at the beginning of the school year – here’s what students should know


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Media

Stars and Stripes shows how government‑funded journalism can work – if it’s free to report the truth


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Government & Politics

From the Freedom Caucus to the democratic socialists, small groups inside parties can wreak havoc with leaders’ agenda in Congress


Opinion

Political Cartoon by Clay Jones



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Puzzles Games and Quizzes

Cobb Courier Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Wellstar?


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Health & Wellness

Marietta-Based Wellstar Plans Another North Georgia Acquisition


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Community Life, Things to Do

Things to Do in Cobb County This Weekend, Sept. 4-6


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Pets and Pet Adoption

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



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Pets and Pet Adoption

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


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Weather

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Thursday, September 3, 2026


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Community Life

Southern Museum to Host Haunted Spirits Oct. 23 in Kennesaw


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Community Development, Transportation & Development

Town Center Community Seeks Public Input on 30-Year Master Plan at Upcoming Open House



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News, Weather

Extreme Heat Forecast for Cobb County and North Georgia


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Government & Politics

USPS whistleblower predicts ‘catastrophic’ effect on elections under Trump vote-by-mail order


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Environment

New invasive insect poses ‘serious threat’ to Georgia farmers 


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Government & Politics

What to do if your vote is challenged: Practical advice for midterm elections



A gold set of the scales of justice

Crime & Public Safety September 3, 2026

In Colorado and elsewhere, sexual assault peaks on campuses at the beginning of the school year – here’s what students should know

by Kaitlyn M. Sims, University of Denver; Institute for Humane Studies, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] With the start of the new fall semester, students…


a drawing of a newspaper

Media September 3, 2026

Stars and Stripes shows how government‑funded journalism can work – if it’s free to report the truth

by Cindy Elmore, East Carolina University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] As local and national news outlets continue to disappear across the U.S., I’d always…


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Government & Politics September 3, 2026

From the Freedom Caucus to the democratic socialists, small groups inside parties can wreak havoc with leaders’ agenda in Congress

by SoRelle Wyckoff Gaynor, University of Virginia and Charlie Hunt, Boise State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The Democratic Party’s coalition headed into the…


Opinion September 3, 2026

Political Cartoon by Clay Jones


The words "Quiz Time" in large cartoon font

Puzzles Games and Quizzes September 3, 2026

Cobb Courier Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Wellstar?

Wellstar Health System is a major provider of health care and also a major employer in Cobb County. But how much do you know about it?  Take this quiz and…


Medical symbolic staff with serpents and wings

Health & Wellness September 3, 2026

Marietta-Based Wellstar Plans Another North Georgia Acquisition

By Mark Woolsey Marietta-based Wellstar Health System announced Tuesday that it’s acquiring another Northeast Georgia hospital. The sprawling non-profit health care entity announced in a news release that the Stephens…


Welcome to Cobb County brick sign at Henderson Road on Veterans Memorial

Community Life, Things to Do September 3, 2026

Things to Do in Cobb County This Weekend, Sept. 4-6

Here is a list of a few things to do in Cobb County this weekend: Friday, September 4 to Sunday, September 6. Be sure to check the information in the…


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Pets and Pet Adoption September 3, 2026

“My name is Bella. 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 tan/white terrier. The following information on this potential family member is…


An orange tabby cat loafed on a table with someone behind it

Pets and Pet Adoption September 3, 2026

“My name is Orange, 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 orange tabby domestic short hair. 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 September 3, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Thursday, September 3, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Thursday, September 3, 2026, with a high near 96 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…


Flyer for Southern Museum's Haunted Spirits event described in the article

Community Life September 3, 2026

Southern Museum to Host Haunted Spirits Oct. 23 in Kennesaw

The Kennesaw Museum Foundation and the Southern Museum will host Haunted Spirits, a Halloween-themed event, from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23. The Southern Museum invites guests 21 and…


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Community Development, Transportation & Development September 3, 2026

Town Center Community Seeks Public Input on 30-Year Master Plan at Upcoming Open House

Public forum invites the community to help shape Town Center’s vision and priorities for the next 30 years The Town Center Community distributed the following announcement about its upcoming open…


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News, Weather September 3, 2026

Extreme Heat Forecast for Cobb County and North Georgia

Extreme heat will pose a hazard across much of north and central Georgia Thursday, with heat index values topping 100 degrees and reaching as high as 106 degrees in parts…


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Government & Politics September 2, 2026

USPS whistleblower predicts ‘catastrophic’ effect on elections under Trump vote-by-mail order

by Jacob Fischler, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] September 1, 2026 The U.S. Postal Service rushed the development of electronic tools to…


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Environment September 2, 2026

New invasive insect poses ‘serious threat’ to Georgia farmers 

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] September 2, 2026 A grass-eating invasive pest has been spotted in Georgia, and it…


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Government & Politics September 2, 2026

What to do if your vote is challenged: Practical advice for midterm elections

by Karen Figueroa-Clewett, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] As the 2026 midterm elections enter the final stretch, it’s…


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Government & Politics September 2, 2026

Labor votes: Discontent will accompany blue‑collar voters to the polls in the midterms

by Robert Forrant, UMass Lowell, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] When union workers and their families gather this Labor Day, some may ponder Ronald Reagan’s…


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Science & Technology September 2, 2026

Pyrograzing turns ordinary livestock into fire prevention heroes, so why isn’t it used on public lands more often?

by Briana Swette, Boise State University and Kelly Hopping, Boise State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] In grasslands across the American West, four-legged fire…


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Puzzles Games and Quizzes September 2, 2026

Cobb Courier Quiz: Which Government Does What? Part 1

The question of which level of government handles what function isn’t always as clear as it sounds.  Sometimes, for instance, there’s local office for a thing that is really being…


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Pets and Pet Adoption September 2, 2026

“My name is Monkie, 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 red/white Shiba Inu. The following information on this potential family member…


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