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Government & Politics, Local government October 3, 2026

Mableton names Travis Landrum interim facilities director

The Mableton City Council approved an ordinance Wednesday, Sept. 30, assigning Parks and Recreation Director Travis Landrum the additional role of interim facilities and property management director. Landrum will continue…

Cobb weather October 3: Photo of cloudy skies above a residential street

Weather October 3, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, October 3, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Saturday, October 3, 2026, with a high near 86 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

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

News, Transportation October 3, 2026

Georgia Power to conduct traffic pacing for power line stringing across I-20 and I-285 Oct 10

The Georgia Department of Transportation announced that Georgia Power will conduct intermittent traffic pacing on I-20 and I-285 on October 10 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. at following locations: …

Interstate 20 and 285 shields are overlaid on a drawing of an interstate highway interchange

News, Transportation October 3, 2026

Latest schedule of lane closures for the ongoing $1.2 billion I-285 and I-20 West Interchange project in Cobb and Fulton

The Georgia Department of Transportation released the following updated schedule of lane closures for I-285 and I-20 for the estimated $1.2 billion I-285/I-20 West Interchange project. The primary impacts of…

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

News, Weather October 3, 2026

Cobb County Weather: Heavy Rain Could Bring Localized Flooding

Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected across north and central Georgia Saturday afternoon into tonight, with locally heavy rainfall that could cause ponding on roads and nuisance flooding in low-lying…

Quill pan and ink in article about absentee ballots

Uncategorized October 3, 2026

Letter to the Editor: PETA Specialist Responds to Nationwide Meat Recall

[This is a Letter to the Editor. For our policy on letters, and how to submit them, please see the bottom of this article] Editor: Regarding “Meat Recalled After Bypassing…

Government & Politics October 2, 2026

Candidate forum set for Oct. 5: UPDATED WITH LIST OF CONFIRMED PARTICIPANTS

A candidate forum will be held Monday, Oct. 5, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Faith Christian Center, 3831 Tramore Pointe Parkway in Austell, offering voters an opportunity to meet…

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Health & Wellness October 2, 2026

Patient Dies by Suicide After ‘Insurance Issue’ Delayed Medicine for Lung Disease Flare-Ups

This article by Lauren Sausser first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Oct 2, 2026 If you or someone you know may be experiencing a mental health crisis,…

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Government & Politics October 2, 2026

Midterms Have Revived Universal Healthcare Debate. These States Are Ahead of Everyone.

This article by Markian Hawryluk first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Oct 2, 2026 Democratic congressional members and candidates are already planning to use any midterm election…

Government & Politics October 2, 2026

US Senate leaves nation’s capital in advance of midterms with much still undone

by Jennifer Shutt, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] October 1, 2026 WASHINGTON — U.S. senators departed Capitol Hill on Wednesday night for…

Georgia State Capitol on mostly sunny day

Government & Politics October 2, 2026

Proposal requiring Georgia election workers to ‘shuffle’ ballots at the polls fails to find support

by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] October 1, 2026 A last-minute proposal that would have required poll workers to manually…

Crime & Public Safety October 2, 2026

Dozens of men failed to stop an alleged gang rape at Cornell – here’s the misperception that keeps bystanders from intervening and how to short‑circuit it

by Catherine A. Sanderson, Amherst College, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] As an undergrad student decades ago, I attended a dorm presentation describing the importance…

Government & Politics October 2, 2026

Cobb Courier

Mableton names Travis Landrum interim facilities director

Mableton names Travis Landrum interim facilities director

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, October 3, 2026

Georgia Power to conduct traffic pacing for power line stringing across I-20 and I-285 Oct 10

Latest schedule of lane closures for the ongoing $1.2 billion I-285 and I-20 West Interchange project in Cobb and Fulton

Cobb County Weather: Heavy Rain Could Bring Localized Flooding

Letter to the Editor: PETA Specialist Responds to Nationwide Meat Recall

Candidate forum set for Oct. 5: UPDATED WITH LIST OF CONFIRMED PARTICIPANTS

Patient Dies by Suicide After ‘Insurance Issue’ Delayed Medicine for Lung Disease Flare-Ups

Midterms Have Revived Universal Healthcare Debate. These States Are Ahead of Everyone.

US Senate leaves nation’s capital in advance of midterms with much still undone

Proposal requiring Georgia election workers to ‘shuffle’ ballots at the polls fails to find support

Dozens of men failed to stop an alleged gang rape at Cornell – here’s the misperception that keeps bystanders from intervening and how to short‑circuit it

White nationalism’s appeal runs deeper than partisan politics

US regulators want to make corporate earnings reports less frequent, but investors have doubts

“My name is Gomez, and I’m in need of a loving home!”

“I’m a doggy in need of a permanent loving home!”

Mableton names Travis Landrum interim facilities director

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, October 3, 2026

Georgia Power to conduct traffic pacing for power line stringing across I-20 and I-285 Oct 10

Latest schedule of lane closures for the ongoing $1.2 billion I-285 and I-20 West Interchange project in Cobb and Fulton

Cobb County Weather: Heavy Rain Could Bring Localized Flooding

Letter to the Editor: PETA Specialist Responds to Nationwide Meat Recall

Candidate forum set for Oct. 5: UPDATED WITH LIST OF CONFIRMED PARTICIPANTS

Patient Dies by Suicide After ‘Insurance Issue’ Delayed Medicine for Lung Disease Flare-Ups

Midterms Have Revived Universal Healthcare Debate. These States Are Ahead of Everyone.

US Senate leaves nation’s capital in advance of midterms with much still undone

Proposal requiring Georgia election workers to ‘shuffle’ ballots at the polls fails to find support

Dozens of men failed to stop an alleged gang rape at Cornell – here’s the misperception that keeps bystanders from intervening and how to short‑circuit it

White nationalism’s appeal runs deeper than partisan politics

US regulators want to make corporate earnings reports less frequent, but investors have doubts

“My name is Gomez, and I’m in need of a loving home!”

“I’m a doggy in need of a permanent loving home!”

Cobb County Advance Voting Quiz: Are You Ready for November 3?

Candidates, tell our readers why they should vote for you, but with two conditions

Cobb and Other Metro Counties Could See Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms Friday

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