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News, Weather September 2, 2026

Dangerous Heat Expected Across Cobb County and North Georgia

Georgia Heat Index Could Reach 107 Degrees Wednesday Dangerous heat and isolated thunderstorms are expected across north and central Georgia Wednesday, with heat index values topping 100 degrees in many…

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Health & Wellness September 1, 2026

A summer of recalls exposes holes in the nation’s food safety net

by Anna Claire Vollers, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] September 1, 2026 Jalapenos. Frozen berries. Beef. Alfalfa sprouts. A summer of food…

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Government & Politics September 1, 2026

Bottoms ups the ante in feud over debates in race for Georgia governor

by Alander Rocha, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] August 31, 2026 Months after the campaigns of Republican Rick Jackson and Democrat Keisha…

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Environment September 1, 2026

Disappearing lakes and AI are helping scientists map Arctic permafrost thaw in near‑real time

by Anna Liljedahl, University of Alaska Fairbanks and Ingmar Nitze, Alfred Wegener Institute Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission]…

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Environment September 1, 2026

The greenest building is the one still standing after a disaster

by Fernanda Cruz Rios, Drexel University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] When Hurricane Michael tore through the Florida Panhandle in 2018, a beach house called…

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Psychology September 1, 2026

Online mental healthcare is here to stay: Here’s how to navigate your options and find the right clinician

by Shari Harding, UMass Chan Medical School, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] As a mental health nurse practitioner who sees patients both in person and…

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes September 1, 2026

How much do you know about Acworth? Take Part 1 of our quiz about that city and find out

By Larry Felton Johnson Cobb County has seven cities within it, and some of these quizzes will focus on individual cities. Today the quiz takes on the City of Acworth,…

Crime & Public Safety, Traffic incidents September 1, 2026

E-Bike Rider Seriously Injured in Mableton Crash

By Mark Woolsey An E-bike rider was seriously injured in a Monday morning collision with a car in Mableton. Police say shortly before 8:50 a.m., a gray 2008 Mercedes Benz…

Uncategorized September 1, 2026

Acworth Police Warn Residents About Officer Impersonation Scam

By Mark Woolsey Acworth police are warning the public about a scam artist who claims to be a police lieutenant. Police say a man calling himself Lt. Williams has been…

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Pets and Pet Adoption September 1, 2026

“My name is Dale, 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 black/white domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…

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Pets and Pet Adoption September 1, 2026

“My name is Prime. 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 male tan/white American pit bull terrier. The following information on this potential…

The City of Smyrna City Council unanimously voted on August 3, 2026, to become a Bee City USA. From left to right: Chris Knight (At-Large, KSB Board); Casey Chaviano (At-Large, KSB Board); Diane Overton (Mayor's Appointee, KSB Board); Shannon Balestrini (At-Large, KSB Board); Mayor Derek Norton; Environmental Services Director and KSB Executive Director Julie Barwig; Maggie McGarity (Ward 5, KSB Board); Liv Wise (At-large, KSB Board)

Environment September 1, 2026

City of Smyrna Becomes an Affiliate of Bee City USA

Photo above: The City of Smyrna City Council unanimously voted on August 3, 2026, to become a Bee City USA. From left to right: Chris Knight (At-Large, KSB Board); Casey…

Weather September 1, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Tuesday, September 1, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, with a high near 96 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…

Opinion September 1, 2026

This Recovery Month, let’s be realistic

By Melanie Dallas, LPC September is National Recovery Month and it is a good opportunity for us to reflect on what recovery means, especially for individuals living with complex mental…

Community Life, Libraries September 1, 2026

West Cobb Regional Library features art events as Fall approaches

By Kelly Johnson WEST COBB REGIONAL LIBRARY CELEBRATES AUTUMN THROUGH ART WEEK With its September schedule filled with staple programs, West Cobb Regional Library is celebrating Art Week with a…

News, Weather September 1, 2026

Cobb County Heat Index Could Top 100 Degrees Tuesday

Heat index values above 100 degrees are forecast across central and parts of north Georgia Tuesday afternoon, with potentially hazardous heat continuing through Saturday. Thunderstorm chances are also expected to…

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Opinion September 1, 2026

American Academic Freedom Plunges To Near Authoritarian Levels

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College There’s a lot of concern about an incident in Cobb County where more than 200 teachers were pulled from their…

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Fuel Cost, Transportation & Development August 31, 2026

Georgia gas prices fall three cents after weeks of increases

Georgia gas prices have reversed course after weeks of increases, with the statewide average falling to $3.78 a gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. The average price is down 3 cents…

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Health & Wellness August 31, 2026

Trump and Kennedy’s Health Industry Deals Haven’t Been Enforced and Are at Risk of Vanishing

This article by Stephanie Armour first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Aug 28, 2026 In the thick of his competitive reelection race in Michigan, Republican Rep. Tom…

Government & Politics August 31, 2026

GOP path to retaining US House majority narrowing as midterms near

by Shauneen Miranda, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] August 31, 2026 WASHINGTON — With less than 70 days until midterm elections, Democrats…