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News, Weather September 6, 2026

Cobb County and Most of Georgia Face Heat Advisory and Severe Storm Threat Sunday

A Heat Advisory and the threat of strong to severe thunderstorms will affect much of north and central Georgia Sunday, with triple-digit heat index values followed by storms capable of…

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News, Weather September 6, 2026

Cobb County Included in Sunday’s North Georgia Heat Advisory

A Heat Advisory remains in effect across much of north and central Georgia, including Cobb County, until 8 p.m. Sunday, with heat index values reaching up to 105 degrees and…

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Business & Economy, Local Business September 5, 2026

54 new business licenses issued for unincorporated Cobb County

Cobb County issued 54 new business licenses in the latest reporting period, with businesses ranging from health care and personal services to construction, food service, technology and retail. These are…

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Crime & Public Safety, Traffic incidents September 5, 2026

Cobb and Acworth police investigate fatal accident on Lake Acworth Drive

[The Cobb County Courier has a policy of withholding the names of survivors involved in traffic incidents that are still under investigation] Acworth and Cobb County police are investigating a…

Business & Economy, Food and Restaurants September 5, 2026

Kupcakerie expanding to Smyrna

Photo above: cupcakes from Kupcakerie’s Instagram page, used with permission By Mark Woolsey Those with a desire to pair artisan cakes/pastries with fine coffees should sit up and take notice….

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes September 5, 2026

Cobb County News Quiz: Did You Catch This Week’s Stories?

Weekly Cobb County News Quiz for Week Ending September 4 A lot of things happen during any week in a county of over 793,000 residents, the third largest county in…

Weather September 5, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, September 5, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Saturday, September 5, 2026, with a high near 98 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…

News, Weather September 5, 2026

Cobb County Faces Dangerous Heat, Severe Storm Threat Saturday

A Hazardous Weather Outlook for north and central Georgia warns of dangerous heat and the potential for strong to severe thunderstorms Saturday. Heat index values are expected to top 100…

News, Weather September 5, 2026

Georgia Heat Advisory Warns of Heat Index Up to 107

A Heat Advisory remains in effect across much of north and central Georgia until 8 p.m. Saturday, with heat index values reaching as high as 107 degrees. The National Weather…

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Government & Politics September 4, 2026

Lawmakers consider how to protect voting access for people with disabilities, non-English speakers

by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] September 3, 2026 Accessibility advocates are urging state leaders to prioritize access for voters…

Government & Politics September 4, 2026

Election experts see few legal options for Trump to meddle with polling places

by Jennifer Shutt, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] September 3, 2026 WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said earlier this year he’d “do…

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Science & Technology September 4, 2026

The importance of teaching students what AI can’t do

by Billy J. Stratton, University of Denver, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] It’s disconcerting to envision human thought becoming redundant or deemed inferior due to…

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Government & Politics September 4, 2026

How students at Colorado State helped teach their community to stop talking past each other and manage complex problems

by Martin Carcasson, Colorado State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] On a Thursday evening in Fort Collins, Colorado, community members gathered around tables to…

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Health & Wellness September 4, 2026

‘Mad honey’ that can stop your heart is now being sold online worldwide

by Prayan Pokharel, University of Hohenheim, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] A few months ago, a friend of mine told me that his father-in-law had…

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Pets and Pet Adoption September 4, 2026

“My name is Vince, 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 brown/white American pit bull terrier. The following information on this potential…

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Pets and Pet Adoption September 4, 2026

“My name is Jinx. 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 male black domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…

Opinion September 4, 2026

Political Cartoon by Clay Jones

Puzzles Games and Quizzes September 4, 2026

How much do you know about nonprofits in Cobb County (Part 1)? take the quiz and find out

By Larry Felton Johnson Cobb County has a vibrant network of charitable and nonprofit organizations to serve those in need, from food distribution, to housing support, to counseling and mental…

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Community Life September 4, 2026

Holidays events at The Battery Atlanta presented by Wellstar

Holidays at The Battery Atlanta presented by Wellstar brings festive entertainment, family-friendly traditions and milestone celebrations to Cobb County The Battery Atlanta distributed the following announcement of its upcoming holiday season events: The Battery Atlanta is…

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Community, Giving Back to the Community September 4, 2026

31 nonprofits selected for 2026 Match Magic as community campaign enters fourth year

Record 70 applicants reflect growing demand for a program that builds fundraising capacity while bringing Cobb together to give Thirty-one nonprofit organizations have been selected to participate in Cobb Community…