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Crime & Public Safety September 10, 2026

Teen Killed in Electric Scooter Crash on Cobb Parkway

By Mark Woolsey [The Cobb County Courier has a policy of withholding the names of survivors involved in traffic incidents that are still under investigation] Marietta police released details of…

News, Weather September 10, 2026

Heat Index Near 100 as Storm Chances Rise Across Georgia

Isolated thunderstorms and dangerous late-summer heat are possible across north and central Georgia Thursday, with storm chances increasing Friday into the weekend. The National Weather Service says Thursday’s storms could…

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes September 10, 2026

How much do you know about celebrities from Cobb County? Take our quiz and find out

Many famous people were born in, raised in, or now reside in Cobb County. Check your knowledge of Cobb celebrities by taking the ten-question quiz below. At the bottom of…

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Government & Politics September 9, 2026

Rick Jackson pledges ‘intelligent’ Medicaid expansion, but offers few specifics

by Alander Rocha, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] September 9, 2026 Republican candidate for governor Rick Jackson unveiled a health insurance plan…

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Health & Wellness September 9, 2026

Democrats Demand Trump Administration Halt Collection of Patients’ ER Records

This article by Amanda Seitz, Maia Rosenfeld, and Darius Tahir first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Sep 8, 2026 A group of Democratic lawmakers is calling for…

Government & Politics September 9, 2026

Trump doesn’t have the power to limit mail-in voting, lawmakers tell US Supreme Court

by Jacob Fischler, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] September 8, 2026 The hotly contested U.S. Postal Service rule restricting mail-in voting usurps…

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Media September 9, 2026

AI is helping ease competition for scarce space on the airwaves

by Aylin Yener, The Ohio State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Every time you make a phone call, stream a video or connect to…

Health & Wellness September 9, 2026

Decades after 9/11, toxic dust and PTSD may be accelerating brain aging among first responders

by Roberto Lucchini, Florida International University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Hundreds of first responders have told me they remember exactly how they felt during…

Justice September 9, 2026

Supreme Court to decide on whether Trump’s voting‑by‑mail rules can go into effect – but might not rule yet on whether they’re constitutional

by John E. Jones III, Dickinson College, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The Trump administration’s proposal to crack down on voting by mail in federal…

Hurt or in pain? Skip the ER wait and bill

SPONSORED CONTENT This article is sponsored by OSI (Orthopedic Sports Injury Clinic). It was produced on behalf of the sponsor and does not represent independent reporting by the Cobb County…

Puzzles Games and Quizzes September 9, 2026

How much do you know about the City of Mableton? take Part 2 of our quiz and find out

By Larry Felton Johnson Mableton is the newest city in Cobb County. But how much do you know about it? This is Part 2 of the quiz. To take Part…

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Pets and Pet Adoption September 9, 2026

“My name is Cartier, and I’m so excited about the prospect of going home with you!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a female brown/black shepherd. The following information on this potential family member is…

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Pets and Pet Adoption September 9, 2026

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

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

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Government & Politics, Local government September 9, 2026

Mableton council agenda includes appointment of interim police chief

The Mableton City Council will meet at 6:30 this evening, Wednesday September 9 at the Riverside EpiCenter, 135 Riverside Pkwy, Mableton, GA 30168. A work session will precede the regular…

Weather September 9, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Wednesday, September 9, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, with a high near 91 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…

News, Weather September 9, 2026

Georgia Weather Outlook Calls for Storms and Rising Heat

Isolated thunderstorms are expected across east-central Georgia Wednesday afternoon and evening, with gusty winds and frequent lightning possible, according to the National Weather Service. Scattered afternoon thunderstorms are forecast in…

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Government & Politics September 8, 2026

Smyrna to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks

The Smyrna Public Safety Foundation distributed the following announcement: The Smyrna Public Safety Foundation, in partnership with the city of Smyrna, the Smyrna Fire Department and the Smyrna Police Department,…

Health & Wellness September 8, 2026

The Market Forces Quietly Adding Thousands to Patient Bills

This article by Elisabeth Rosenthal first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Sep 8, 2026 After a failed round of in vitro fertilization this year, Anne Hug’s fertility…

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Health & Wellness September 8, 2026

You still can’t smoke medical cannabis in Georgia, but you can vape it. What’s the difference?

by Alander Rocha, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] September 8, 2026 Medical cannabis dispensaries are now selling the flower form of the…

Science & Technology September 8, 2026

Essential digital technologies are critical infrastructure – they are not always built and managed that way

by Francine Berman, UMass Amherst, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] What do the water system in Flint, Michigan, the electrical grid in Puerto Rico and…