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Education, News September 30, 2026

Cobb County, Marietta Schools Post Record 2026 Graduation Rates

By Mark Woolsey Both the Cobb County School District and Marietta City Schools showed healthy increases in their high school graduation rates in 2026. But at least one local school…

Health & Wellness September 29, 2026

She Left After Waiting Hours in the Emergency Room. The ER Billed Her Anyway.

This article by Michelle Andrews first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Sep 29, 2026 Autumn Daniels is no stranger to migraine headaches, which have troubled her since…

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Health & Wellness September 29, 2026

Confusion and Angst Follow State’s Early Rollout of Medicaid Work Rules

This article by Aaron Bolton, MTPR, first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Sep 29, 2026 MISSOULA, Mont. — Bethany Zulick went back to school in January to…

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Energy September 29, 2026

Kemp temporarily suspends the state fuel tax as prices at the pump continue to soar

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] September 28, 2026 Georgia drivers may soon see a little temporary relief at the…

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Government & Politics September 29, 2026

Debate over data center growth in Georgia heats up race for governor

by Alander Rocha, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] September 29, 2026 As Georgia becomes a national leader in new data center construction,…

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Economy September 29, 2026

Cities keep shelling out taxpayer money for sports stadiums, yet the economics almost never makes sense

by Abigail Hall, University of Tampa and Aaron D. Wood, University of Tampa, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Americans are crazy about sports. But whether…

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Energy September 29, 2026

Oil and gas industry expected surplus – but war brought shortage instead

by John Patrick Schoeneman Jr., Oklahoma State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] In 2023, the International Energy Agency predicted that by 2028 the world’s…

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Health & Wellness September 29, 2026

Cholesterol control gets personalized – a cardiologist explains how new guidelines tailor treatment to your unique risk profile

by William Cornwell, University of Colorado Anschutz, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] At least a quarter of Americans suffer from high levels of cholesterol or…

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Pets and Pet Adoption September 29, 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 grey tabby/white domestic medium hair. The following information on this potential…

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Pets and Pet Adoption September 29, 2026

“My name is Aisha, and I’m so excited about the prospect of going home with you!”

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

Food Safety September 29, 2026

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from September 18 to September 24

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 September 29, 2026

How much do you know about Acworth? Take Part 3 of our quiz and find out

How much do you know about Acworth? In Part 3 of our quiz, the questions move beyond the city’s lakes and familiar landmarks to its government, schools, parks and an…

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Government & Politics, Local government September 29, 2026

Acworth Board of Aldermen consider change to Cowan Road townhome stipulations

The Acworth Board of Aldermen considered a developer’s request to replace a required trail connection to city park property with a sidewalk along Spring Meadow Drive. The change would affect…

Community Life, Libraries September 29, 2026

Magical Halloween events include fun, learning and a nightmare at North Cobb Regional Library

By Kelly Johnson North Cobb Regional Library enchants this Halloween season with its feature event, Practical Magic at the Library. An evening of themed crafts, book and movie trivia, and…

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Community Life, Libraries September 29, 2026

South Cobb Regional Library prepares for Halloween with Lessons in Horror and Costume Crafting

By Kelly Johnson SOUTH COBB REGIONAL LIBRARY PREFACES HALLOWEEN WITHLESSONS IN HORROR AND COSTUME CRAFTING While serving a religious majority of approximately 55.3% Protestants, in Mableton, which arguably a percentage…

Weather September 29, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Tuesday, September 29, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, with a high near 85 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be clear, with…

Health & Wellness September 28, 2026

Republicans and Democrats Find a Unifying Target: Pharmacy Benefit Managers

This article by Blake Farmer, Nashville Public Radio, first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Sep 28, 2026 Amye Joseph says America’s political polarization has made it an…

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Health & Wellness September 28, 2026

Food Safety Finds a Place Among ‘Kitchen-Table’ Political Issues

This article by Stephanie Armour first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Sep 28, 2026 The run-up to the midterm elections is turning into a food fight —…

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Government & Politics September 28, 2026

Top U.S. Senate Republican stumps with Collins in Georgia as seat appears to slip out of reach

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] September 25, 2026 U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune came to Atlanta to keep…

Government & Politics September 28, 2026

Mail-in voting is still an option for this year’s midterms. Here’s what voters should know.

by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] September 28, 2026 Voting by mail remains a reliable form of voting in Georgia…