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News, Weather October 2, 2026

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

Scattered showers and thunderstorms could bring locally heavy rainfall and lightning to north and central Georgia Friday afternoon and evening, according to the National Weather Service. Patchy dense fog is…

Opinion October 2, 2026

Building Georgia’s Workforce for Tomorrow

[The Cobb County Courier invites candidates to submit articles explaining what their vision is for the office they seek, and why voters should elect them. To check out our requirements…

Government & Politics, Local government October 2, 2026

Norton Highlights Downtown and South Cobb Drive Plans in Smyrna Address

By Mark Woolsey The mayor of Smyrna is nothing if not bullish about the future of nearly 60 thousand people who call the suburban city home. Mayor Derek Norton updated…

Weather October 2, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Friday, October 2, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Friday, October 2, 2026, with a high near 88 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

Government & Politics October 2, 2026

Candidate forum set for Oct. 5 in Austell

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…

Pets and Pet Adoption October 1, 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 grey domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…

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Pets and Pet Adoption October 1, 2026

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

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

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Aging October 1, 2026

These 100 Nursing Homes Face Perilous Flood Risk. Minnesota Shows What Can Happen.

This article by By Brett Kelman, Holly K. Hacker, Daniel Chang, Frankie McLister, WCCO | CBS News Minnesota, and Jason Rantala, WCCO | CBS News Minnesota, first appeared in KFF…

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Health & Wellness October 1, 2026

Hospitals Have a Little-Known Tool To Prevent Medical Debt. Here’s How It Works.

This article by Melanie Evans, Tradeoffs, first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Oct 1, 2026 If you have medical debt, there’s a good chance you owe money…

Government & Politics October 1, 2026

US Senate Dems block bill curbing congressional stock trading, calling it too weak

by Ashley Murray, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] September 30, 2026 WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Republicans did not gain any support Wednesday…

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Government & Politics October 1, 2026

DOJ lawsuit seeking Georgia voters’ unredacted data dismissed, again

by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] September 30, 2026 For the second time, a federal judge in Georgia has dismissed…

Crime & Public Safety October 1, 2026

FlyDubai incident: Airline safety expert explains how cockpits have become more secure – but only from outside threats

by Jeff Price, Metropolitan State University of Denver, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] An incident in which a FlyDubai pilot is said to have stabbed…

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Crime & Public Safety October 1, 2026

The trouble with Flock cameras is the surveillance system’s architecture, not just some of its users

by Henry F. Fradella, Arizona State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Wherever Marci Bakely went, her ex-boyfriend seemed to know. When the Georgia single…

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Sports October 1, 2026

As private equity, politics and prediction markets reshape sports, is the press box up to the task?

by Alex Volonte, University of Florida, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] It was around a year ago that the podcast “Pablo Torre Finds Out” released…

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes October 1, 2026

Cobb County Quiz: Hispanic Heritage Month and Local Restaurants

This is one of those quizzes I put together to draw attention to one specific article we published, “Three restaurants to try during Hispanic Heritage Month in Cobb County“ by…

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Food and Restaurants October 1, 2026

Three restaurants to try during Hispanic Heritage Month in Cobb County

Photos by Gabriela Henriquez Stoikow By Gabriela Henriquez Stoikow. Hispanic Heritage Month, running from September 15 to October 15, celebrates the cultures and contributions of people with Hispanic American Heritage….

Weather October 1, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Thursday, October 1, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Thursday, October 1, 2026, with a high near 89 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly…

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Government & Politics, Local government October 1, 2026

At a Mableton District 2 Town Hall meeting, new public safety director outlines his priorities for the city

Photo above: Dr. Anthony Kerry Stallings/ by Gabriela Henriquez Stoikow By Gabriela Henriquez Stoikow On Tuesday evening, District 2 residents of Mableton gathered for a town hall meeting with Councilman…

Opinion October 1, 2026

What If the Name on My ID Does Not Match My Registration?

By Jackie Killings This is an installment in the League of Women Voters of Georgia’s “How Georgia Votes” series. To read previous installments in the “How Georgia Votes” series, follow…

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Health & Wellness September 30, 2026

Rural MAHA Followers Say Trump Health Policies Haven’t Reached Their Communities

This article by Ali Swenson, Sarah Jane Tribble, and Linley Sanders, The Associated Press, first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Sep 30, 2026 About half of rural…