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Opinion September 30, 2026

Political Cartoon by Clay Jones

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes September 30, 2026

Cobb Cuisine Culture & Community Quiz (Part 1)

By Larry Felton Johnson Brian Benefield has been writing the wonderful periodic column Cobb Cuisine Community and Culture for us for quite some time. He usually focuses on restaurants, but…

Opinion September 30, 2026

Books Are Making A Big Comeback In America

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Cobb County is about to play host to the Acworth Book and Storytelling Festival on Saturday, October 10, 2026. This…

News, Transportation September 30, 2026

Latest Cobb County Road and Lane Closures as of Wednesday Sep. 30

Cobb County road closures September 23, 2026 The following road and lane closures are currently active and listed on the Cobb County DOT website. To expand the map for a…

Community Life, Libraries September 30, 2026

Spooky fun and science at Mountain View Regional Library

By Kelly Johnson MOUNTAIN VIEW REGIONAL LIBRARY HOSTS SPOOKY FUN AND SCIENCE Waiting until the last couple of October weeks, Mountain View Regional Library will open the portal of its…

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Community Life, Libraries September 30, 2026

West Cobb Regional Library Plans October Parties and Events

By Kelly Johnson PARTIES BOOKEND OCTOBER AT WEST COBB REGIONAL LIBRARY It is uncertain how many notice the shift after the Autumn Equinox, when cooling temps in late September drop…

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Community Life, Libraries September 30, 2026

Switzer Library’s October Schedule is a Candy Bag of Events

By Kelly Johnson SWITZER’S OCTOBER SCHEDULE IS A CANDY BAG OF EVENTS Trick-or-treat, Charles D. Switzer Library has plenty to consume this October, but it’s not all candy. With handfuls…

Cobb County Medical Examiner's building on County Services Parkway

Crime & Public Safety September 30, 2026

Autopsy Reveals New Details in Shanteria Mosley Killing

By Mark Woolsey An autopsy and police investigative work have brought out new details in the killing of Shanteria Mosley, whose dismembered remains were found at a Smyrna apartment complex…

Weather September 30, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Wednesday, September 30, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, with a high near 88 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly clear,…

Education, News September 30, 2026

Cobb County, Marietta Schools Post Record 2026 Graduation Rates

By Mark Woolsey Both the Cobb County School District and Marietta City Schools showed healthy increases in their high school graduation rates in 2026. But at least one local school…

Health & Wellness September 29, 2026

She Left After Waiting Hours in the Emergency Room. The ER Billed Her Anyway.

This article by Michelle Andrews first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Sep 29, 2026 Autumn Daniels is no stranger to migraine headaches, which have troubled her since…

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Health & Wellness September 29, 2026

Confusion and Angst Follow State’s Early Rollout of Medicaid Work Rules

This article by Aaron Bolton, MTPR, first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Sep 29, 2026 MISSOULA, Mont. — Bethany Zulick went back to school in January to…

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Energy September 29, 2026

Kemp temporarily suspends the state fuel tax as prices at the pump continue to soar

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] September 28, 2026 Georgia drivers may soon see a little temporary relief at the…

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Government & Politics September 29, 2026

Debate over data center growth in Georgia heats up race for governor

by Alander Rocha, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] September 29, 2026 As Georgia becomes a national leader in new data center construction,…

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Economy September 29, 2026

Cities keep shelling out taxpayer money for sports stadiums, yet the economics almost never makes sense

by Abigail Hall, University of Tampa and Aaron D. Wood, University of Tampa, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Americans are crazy about sports. But whether…

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Energy September 29, 2026

Oil and gas industry expected surplus – but war brought shortage instead

by John Patrick Schoeneman Jr., Oklahoma State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] In 2023, the International Energy Agency predicted that by 2028 the world’s…

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Health & Wellness September 29, 2026

Cholesterol control gets personalized – a cardiologist explains how new guidelines tailor treatment to your unique risk profile

by William Cornwell, University of Colorado Anschutz, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] At least a quarter of Americans suffer from high levels of cholesterol or…

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Pets and Pet Adoption September 29, 2026

Cobb Courier

Political Cartoon by Clay Jones

Political Cartoon by Clay Jones

Cobb Cuisine Culture & Community Quiz (Part 1)

Books Are Making A Big Comeback In America

Latest Cobb County Road and Lane Closures as of Wednesday Sep. 30

Spooky fun and science at Mountain View Regional Library

West Cobb Regional Library Plans October Parties and Events

Switzer Library’s October Schedule is a Candy Bag of Events

Autopsy Reveals New Details in Shanteria Mosley Killing

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Wednesday, September 30, 2026

Cobb County, Marietta Schools Post Record 2026 Graduation Rates

She Left After Waiting Hours in the Emergency Room. The ER Billed Her Anyway.

Confusion and Angst Follow State’s Early Rollout of Medicaid Work Rules

Kemp temporarily suspends the state fuel tax as prices at the pump continue to soar

Debate over data center growth in Georgia heats up race for governor

Cities keep shelling out taxpayer money for sports stadiums, yet the economics almost never makes sense

Oil and gas industry expected surplus – but war brought shortage instead

Political Cartoon by Clay Jones

Cobb Cuisine Culture & Community Quiz (Part 1)

Books Are Making A Big Comeback In America

Latest Cobb County Road and Lane Closures as of Wednesday Sep. 30

Spooky fun and science at Mountain View Regional Library

West Cobb Regional Library Plans October Parties and Events

Switzer Library’s October Schedule is a Candy Bag of Events

Autopsy Reveals New Details in Shanteria Mosley Killing

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Wednesday, September 30, 2026

Cobb County, Marietta Schools Post Record 2026 Graduation Rates

She Left After Waiting Hours in the Emergency Room. The ER Billed Her Anyway.

Confusion and Angst Follow State’s Early Rollout of Medicaid Work Rules

Kemp temporarily suspends the state fuel tax as prices at the pump continue to soar

Debate over data center growth in Georgia heats up race for governor

Cities keep shelling out taxpayer money for sports stadiums, yet the economics almost never makes sense

Oil and gas industry expected surplus – but war brought shortage instead

Cholesterol control gets personalized – a cardiologist explains how new guidelines tailor treatment to your unique risk profile

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

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

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from September 18 to September 24