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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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Pets and Pet Adoption September 2, 2026

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

The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a female black/white domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…

Community Life, Libraries September 2, 2026

Cobb County Library Expands Popular Instrument Lending Program with Ukulele Donation

Cobb County Public Library submitted the following news release about a donation to its popular ukulele collection: A generous private donor, partnering with the local nonprofit organization The Gift Of…

Weather September 2, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Wednesday, September 2, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, with a high near 97 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…

News, Transportation September 2, 2026

Cobb County Road and Lane Closures to Know This Week (Sep. 2)

Cobb County road closures September 2, 2026 The following road and lane closures are currently active and listed on the Cobb County DOT website. To expand the map for a…

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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…

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…

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…

A tan/white American pit bull terrier with a blue scarf

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…