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News, Weather September 21, 2026

Cobb County Faces Thunderstorm Risk Monday

Isolated to scattered thunderstorms are expected across portions of north and central Georgia Monday afternoon and evening, with damaging gusty winds, frequent lightning and locally heavy rainfall possible. Scattered afternoon…

Weather September 21, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Monday, September 21, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Monday, September 21, 2026, with a high near 91 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…

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Pets and Pet Adoption September 21, 2026

“My name is Frida, 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 blonde terrier. The following information on this potential family member is…

Pets and Pet Adoption September 21, 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 calico domestic medium hair. The following information on this potential family…

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes September 20, 2026

Cobb County Courier Quiz: Can You Guess the Employer?

How well do you know the companies and organizations that help power Cobb County’s economy? From global corporations and major manufacturers to homegrown businesses and public agencies, Cobb is home…

Crime & Public Safety September 20, 2026

Hearing set for Stacey Humphreys

By Mark Woolsey The Georgia Supreme Court has set a Dec. 8 hearing for oral arguments on whether convicted double-killer Stacey Humphreys should be spared the death sentence. Humphreys was…

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Business & Economy, Local Business September 20, 2026

28 New Businesses Licensed in Unincorporated Cobb County

Cobb County issued 28 new business licenses in unincorporated areas of the county during the period from Sept. 13 through Sept. 20, 2026, with the new businesses ranging from contractors…

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News, Weather September 20, 2026

Storms Could Bring Damaging Winds to Metro Atlanta Sunday

Isolated thunderstorms are expected across portions of north and central Georgia Sunday afternoon and evening, with damaging gusty winds, frequent lightning and locally heavy rainfall possible. Shower and thunderstorm chances…

Weather September 20, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Sunday, September 20, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Sunday, September 20, 2026, with a high near 91 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

Education, News September 20, 2026

Ragsdale removes Toni Morrison’s “The Bluest Eye” from Cobb schools

By Rebecca Gaunt Superintendent Chris Ragsdale announced the removal of another book, Toni Morrison’s “The Bluest Eye,” from all schools in Cobb County School District at Thursday’s board meeting. He…

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Education, News September 19, 2026

Public comments at the September Cobb school board meeting during which people were ejected from the room

By Larry Felton Johnson The Cobb County Courier has been recording and posting the public comments at both the work sessions and regular meetings of the Cobb County Board of…

Opinion September 19, 2026

The question that could save a life

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month By Melanie Dallas, LPC Most of us probably know someone who has struggled with their mental health. We may notice they seem different. They’re…

Opinion September 19, 2026

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Opinion September 19, 2026

Don’t Muddy Recruitment For Our Critical FBI

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Growing up, our Cub Scout Pack Leader went on to become the FBI Director. A classmate joined the agency. And…

Education, News September 19, 2026

1st Amendment lawsuit against Cobb schools moves forward three years after public comment line stunt

All photos by Rebecca Gaunt By Rebecca Gaunt Thursday night, Cobb parents Jenny Peterson and Melissa Marten were in the same place they were three years ago: in line for…

Puzzles Games and Quizzes September 19, 2026

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

Weekly Cobb County News Quiz for Week Ending September 18 A lot of things happen during any week in a county of over 793,000 residents, the third largest county in…

News, Weather September 19, 2026

Cobb County Faces Scattered Thunderstorms Saturday

Scattered thunderstorms are expected across north Georgia and portions of west-central Georgia Saturday afternoon and evening, with damaging gusty winds, frequent lightning and locally heavy rainfall the primary threats. Shower…

Weather September 19, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, September 19, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Saturday, September 19, 2026, with a high near 94 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…

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Immigration September 18, 2026

The ethical cases for immigration as a human right

by J. Toby Reiner, Dickinson College, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested roughly 50,000 immigrants in July and August 2026;…

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Health & Wellness September 18, 2026

Does my kid have COVID‑19 or just a cold? A pediatric nurse explains how to tell – and why it matters

by Ann Sheehan, Michigan State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Fall and winter mark the peak season for common respiratory infections such as COVID-19;…