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Pets and Pet Adoption October 28, 2026

“My name is Buffy, 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…

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Pets and Pet Adoption October 28, 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 tri-color hound. The following information on this potential family member is…

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Health & Wellness October 28, 2026

In California and Other States, Dads Are Now Even With Moms in Paid Leave Claims

This article by Elly Yu, LAist, first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Oct. 28, 2026 Karlo Campana is usually outnumbered these days. He has three young kids…

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Health & Wellness October 28, 2026

Hospital Beds for the Nation’s Sickest Kids Are Disappearing

This article by Katheryn Houghton first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Oct. 28, 2026 Hospital units dedicated to treating the nation’s sickest kids are disappearing nationwide. In…

Drawings of Democratic Donkey and Republican Elephant on opposite sides of a purple drawing of the State of Georgia

Opinion October 28, 2026

Bookman: This midterm election could reshape Georgia politics

by Jay Bookman, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] October 28, 2026 If you believe the polls, Jon Ossoff will easily win re-election…

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Government & Politics October 28, 2026

Fleming, Brown Reynolds compete to be Georgia’s next top elections officer

by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] October 28, 2026 The race to become Georgia’s next top elections official is heating…

Health & Wellness October 28, 2026

Plans with cheaper premiums are risky business for Americans seeking lower healthcare costs

by Thomas Buchmueller, University of Michigan and Helen Levy, University of Michigan, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Healthcare costs are a major concern for Americans,…

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Economy October 28, 2026

Why over two‑thirds of Americans say their country is in decline

by Dante Chinni, Michigan State University and Ari Pinkus, Michigan State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Inflation is causing real economic pain. Worries about…

Government & Politics October 28, 2026

I’ve been talking to MAGA supporters for years, and here’s why some are sticking with Trump — and others are not

by Alex Hinton, Rutgers University – Newark, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] President Donald Trump’s approval ratings are cratering. Even his Make America Great Again,…

News, Transportation October 28, 2026

Latest Cobb County Road and Lane Closures as of Wednesday Oct. 28

Cobb County road closures Oct. 28, 2026 The following road and lane closures are currently active and listed on the Cobb County DOT website. To expand the map for a…

Advance voting sign in front of South Cobb Community Center

Government & Politics, Local government October 28, 2026

Georgia early voting breaks records; Cobb tops 144,000

By Mark Woolsey Record-breaking voter turnout continues across Georgia. Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger says 2 million 452 thousand in-person ballots had been cast as of 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, up…

Weather October 28, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Wednesday, October 28, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts partly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, with a high near 72 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be partly…

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes October 28, 2026

How well do you know Cobb County’s geography? Part 3

How well do you know Cobb’s mountains, waterways and places on the map? Try these five questions. Looking up the answers is encouraged. This is our third quiz on Cobb’s…

Health & Wellness October 28, 2026

Highland Rivers to move Cobb outpatient clinic to larger space Nov. 2

Highland Rivers Behavioral Health will move its Cobb Outpatient Clinic to a larger space at 1738 County Services Pkwy. in Marietta on Monday, Nov. 2, adding room for clinicians, group…

News, Transportation October 27, 2026

Georgia DOT releases its Halloween Travel Forecast

The Georgia Department of Transportation released its travel forecast for the Halloween holiday. We’ve reprinted it below, verbatim: Stay Safe and Be Seen: Georgia DOT’s Halloween Travel Forecast and Safety…

Health & Wellness October 27, 2026

Remember This Acronym Next Time You’re Facing a Big Medical Decision: B.R.A.I.N.

This article by Blake Farmer, Cara Anthony, and Emily Siner, Nashville Public Radio, first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Oct 27, 2026 Gina Conley, an Army veteran…

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Justice October 27, 2026

Jacksonville, Florida’s Gun Violence Is Rooted in Redlining and Homes Built on Toxic Waste

This article by Fred Clasen-Kelly, Daniel Chang, Olga Pierce, The Trace, and Yona Gavino, Action News Jax, first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Oct 27, 2026 This…

The outline of a Georgia map with the GOP red white and blue elephant in the center

Government & Politics October 27, 2026

Georgia Republicans are trying to court Latino voters. National politics are complicating things.

by Ignacio Perez, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] October 27, 2026 DALTON, Ga. – Mary Dennard canvassed alone through one of Dalton’s…

Justice October 27, 2026

Conservative lender accused of Ponzi scheme sentenced to 15 years in prison

by Alander Rocha, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] October 26, 2026 Edwin Brant Frost IV, the founder of a conservative lending firm…

Economy October 27, 2026

We studied 1,584 data centers – and found the buildings full of machines are tied to modest local job growth

by Simon Buechler, Miami University and Lyndsey Rolheiser, York University, Canada, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Data centers require enormous investments: land, buildings, computer equipment…