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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…

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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

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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

Cobb Courier

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

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

Cobb County Faces Dangerous Heat, Severe Storm Threat Saturday

Georgia Heat Advisory Warns of Heat Index Up to 107

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

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

The importance of teaching students what AI can’t do

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

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

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

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

Political Cartoon by Clay Jones

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

Holidays events at The Battery Atlanta presented by Wellstar

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

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Friday, September 4, 2026

ACAP Cobb & Cherokee to Host Program on Georgia Medicaid Programs and Benefits

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

Cobb County Faces Dangerous Heat, Severe Storm Threat Saturday

Georgia Heat Advisory Warns of Heat Index Up to 107

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

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

The importance of teaching students what AI can’t do

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

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

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

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

Political Cartoon by Clay Jones

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

Holidays events at The Battery Atlanta presented by Wellstar

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

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Friday, September 4, 2026

ACAP Cobb & Cherokee to Host Program on Georgia Medicaid Programs and Benefits

Heat Index Above 100 Expected Across North and Central Georgia Friday

Hurt or in pain? Skip the ER wait and bill

Why the rushed Postal Service plan for mail-in voting has states in a panic

Bookman: Secrecy and tax breaks pave the way for surge of unpopular data center proposals in Georgia