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Fuel Cost, Transportation & Development October 12, 2026

IEA urges faster diesel stock releases amid supply strains

According to the International Energy Agency (IEA) newsletter “Energy Mix,” the IEA is urging member governments to accelerate emergency oil stock releases and prioritize diesel as disruptions through the Strait…

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes October 12, 2026

Cobb County Road Quiz: Same Street, Different Name (Part 2 of a series)

It isn’t unique to Cobb County, but many roads change their names after crossing certain other intersections, sometimes multiple times (I can think of one continues road that has four…

Weather October 12, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Monday, October 12, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Monday, October 12, 2026, with a high near 83 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be clear, with…

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Fuel Cost, Transportation & Development October 12, 2026

Georgia gas prices fall to $3.81 a gallon, AAA reports

Georgia’s average price for regular gasoline fell to $3.81 a gallon, down 5 cents from a week earlier, according to AAA. The statewide average was 17 cents lower than a…

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History October 12, 2026

The automobile in Cobb County: The history of the Dixie Highway

By Larry Felton Johnson [This an evergreen article that we periodically republish as our readership grows, with added materials from the Georgia Historic Newspapers database and website housed at the…

History October 12, 2026

A high school student comments on Cobb County’s roads: in 1899

by Larry Felton Johnson [This is an evergreen article that we occasionally expand and republish as we discover more information on the topic] In the March 2, 1899 issue of…

Cobb weather October 9: Photo of cloudy skies above a residential street

Weather October 11, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Sunday, October 11, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Sunday, October 11, 2026, with a high near 71 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

Puzzles Games and Quizzes October 11, 2026

Cobb County Road Quiz: Same Street, Different Name (Part 1 of a series)

It isn’t unique to Cobb County, but many roads change their names after crossing certain other intersections, sometimes multiple times (I can think of one continues road that has four…

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Business & Economy October 11, 2026

Lockheed Martin raises quarterly dividend to $3.60

Lockheed Martin’s board of directors has authorized a fourth-quarter 2026 dividend of $3.60 per share, up 15 cents from the previous quarter. The dividend is payable Dec. 31, 2026, to…

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Business & Economy, Local Business October 11, 2026

Cobb County issues 21 business licenses in October 4–11 report

Cobb County’s new business listing for October 4 through October 11, 2026, includes 21 business licenses issued between October 5 and October 9. The businesses represent a range of activities,…

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Community, Giving Back to the Community October 11, 2026

Evening in the End Zone Raises $545,000 for Georgia Vision Care

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about the Evening In The End Zone hosted by the Georgia Lions Lighthouse at the College Football Hall of Fame: …

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News, Weather October 11, 2026

Gusty Winds Could Cause Additional Tree Damage in Georgia

Gusty winds could cause additional tree damage across north and central Georgia on Sunday afternoon, October 11, particularly in areas that received heavy rainfall from Isaias, according to a hazardous…

Community Life October 10, 2026

Upcoming Keep Smyrna Beautiful events

Keep Smyrna Beautiful distributed the following information about upcoming events and volunteer opportunities. Bulky Trash Amnesty Day: Oct. 17 Smyrna residents can drop off their bulky trash items at Smyrna…

Weather October 10, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, October 10, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts showers and possibly a thunderstorm here in Cobb County on Saturday, October 10, 2026, with a high near 72 degrees. The National Weather Service has…

A young man entering a fast food outlet. Smyrna police are seeking help identifying him

Crime & Public Safety October 10, 2026

Smyrna police seek individual who may have information on a homicide

By Mark Woolsey Smyrna police who arrested a suspect in a July murder case this week are trying to nail down further information. Police say on July 28, they were…

Puzzles Games and Quizzes October 10, 2026

Cobb County Courier Quiz: How Well Did You Follow the News Last Week?

It’s that time of week again, when the Courier tests your knowledge of news stories from the previous week. To see all our past quizzes on various topics, follow this…

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News, Weather October 10, 2026

What is a Post-Tropical Cyclone?

The former Hurricane Isaias has now been designated a Post-Tropical Cyclone by the National Hurricane Center. But what is that? A post-tropical cyclone is a former tropical storm or hurricane…

A color drawing of a house, car, and tree partially submerged in a flood

News, Weather October 10, 2026

Flood Watch remains in effect for Cobb County and much of Georgia through Sunday morning

Post-Tropical Cyclone Isaias continues its path through Alabama and Georgia The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for Cobb County, metro Atlanta, and large portions of north and…

News, Weather October 10, 2026

High Wind Watch escalated to High Wind Warning for much of Georgia

The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning for Cobb County and much of north and central Georgia through 8 a.m. Sunday, October 11, 2026. East winds of…

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

News, Weather October 9, 2026

Georgia Power prepares for possible Hurricane Isaias outages

According to a company press release, Georgia Power is preparing crews and resources for potential power outages this weekend as Hurricane Isaias threatens portions of its service territory with damaging…