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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…

Dr. Anthony Kerry Stallings at Mableton District 2 Town Hall meeting

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…

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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…

The "Star of Life" symbol represents medicine and health care. Three rectangles are arranged in a radial pattern to form a sort of abstract star shape, with a snake coiled around a staff superimposed on the center.

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…

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Immigration September 30, 2026

US Poised To Boot Legal Immigrants From Medicaid, Including Refugees and Sex-Trafficking Victims

This article by Phil Galewitz, Andrew Jones, and Claudia Boyd-Barrett first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Sep 30, 2026 Hundreds of thousands of immigrants with legal status…

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Government & Politics September 30, 2026

Trump TV ads paid for with $20M in Homeland Security funds, Dems find

by Jonathan Shorman, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] September 29, 2026 President Donald Trump is tapping $20 million in Homeland Security funding…

Opinion September 30, 2026

Bookman: Whatever came of that urgent FBI probe into the 2020 election in Fulton County?

by Jay Bookman, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] September 30, 2026 Nine months ago this week, FBI agents raided the Fulton County…

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Science & Technology September 30, 2026

As AI political deepfakes go viral, lawmakers struggle to keep up – 2 states’ laws show limits of what they can do

by Stefani Langehennig, University of Denver, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Imagine watching a political campaign video in which a candidate admits to taking a…

Science & Technology September 30, 2026

Starship’s first orbital flight put its heat shield to the test – how it fares could determine if SpaceX’s vision is possible

by Sven Bilén, Penn State, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] SpaceX’s Starship, the most powerful launch vehicle ever developed, reached Earth orbit for the first…

Crime & Public Safety September 30, 2026

Criminal conspiracy to steal used cooking oil shows how trash can become treasure

by Edward D. Melillo, Amherst College, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Federal prosecutors recently described an interstate criminal enterprise with all the trappings of organized…

A tabby/white kitten loafed inside a cage

Pets and Pet Adoption September 30, 2026

“My name is Sugar. 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 female tabby/white domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…

A white/black hound puppy loafed on a table with a blue cloth

Pets and Pet Adoption September 30, 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 white/black hound. The following information on this potential family member is…

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…

Sinister looking jack-o-lantern with books

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…