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Education, News October 14, 2026

Life University in Marietta Names Dr. Brian Kelly New President

By Mark Woolsey Trustees at Marietta-based Life University have named Dr. Brian Kelly as the school’s new president. The appointment was announced in a weekend news release. School officials say…

Weather October 14, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Wednesday, October 14, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, with a high near 87 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be clear, with…

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Health & Wellness October 13, 2026

The Sometimes-Awkward Art of Asking for a Second Opinion

This article by Cara Anthony and Blake Farmer, Nashville Public Radio, first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Oct 13, 2026 When Carol Daniel, a veteran broadcast journalist…

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Health & Wellness October 13, 2026

People Say These Peptides Hurt Them. Their Stories Are Muffled in MAHA’s Push for Medical Freedom.

This article by Amy Maxmen first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Oct 13, 2026 After the third day of squirting an experimental drug up his nose, Dylan…

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International October 13, 2026

US senators from both parties blast Trump order to import Russian diesel as illegal

by Jacob Fischler, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] October 12, 2026 The Trump administration’s order to allow import of Russian diesel violates…

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Government & Politics October 13, 2026

Bottoms faces empty podium on debate stage while Jackson campaigns with Kemp

by Alander Rocha and Jill Nolin, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] October 12, 2026 Keisha Lance Bottoms, the Democratic nominee for governor,…

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Gun violence October 13, 2026

Why the assault weapons debate is a culture debate

by Robert Spitzer, State University of New York Cortland, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] In June 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear appeals…

Health & Wellness October 13, 2026

Nicotine pouches, vaping or cigarettes: Which nicotine product is actually the least harmful?

by Emma Fenske, University of Colorado Anschutz; Oregon Health & Science University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] “Do you smoke cigarettes?” I asked my patient…

Health & Wellness October 13, 2026

That brightly packaged sexual enhancement pill at the gas station might be laced with dangerous drugs

by Andrew Yockey, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Brightly colored packaging, promises of better sexual performance and names like “Rhino,” “Anaconda”…

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Government & Politics, Local government October 13, 2026

Mableton council to consider first comprehensive plan

The Mableton City Council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting the city’s first comprehensive plan at its Oct. 14 meeting. To download the agenda, and the complete agenda…

Opinion October 13, 2026

How Georgia Counts the Votes, and How It Checks Its Own Work

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

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes October 13, 2026

Cobb County Courier Quiz: Name That Elected Official – Part 1

The theme of our quiz each Tuesday will be on Cobb Civics, and this particular one is “Name That Elected Official – Part 1” The Cobb County Courier Quiz is…

Ribbon-cutting at Riverlands Showcase Trail at Riverview Park

Community Life, Trails and Greenways October 13, 2026

Ribbon-cutting for new trail section at Smyrna’s Riverview Park

Photo: provided by Sarah Douglas By Mark Woolsey The Trust For Public Land, Cobb County and Smyrna city officials cut the ribbon Thursday on a new half-mile section of the…

Food Safety October 13, 2026

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from October 2 to October 8

The following are scores for the past week for restaurants, school cafeterias, hotels, and other food service facilities in Cobb County from the Georgia Department of Public Health. For more…

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Crime & Public Safety October 13, 2026

Cobb County Police Investigate Fatal Six Flags Roller Coaster Fall

By Mark Woolsey Cobb County officials and social media posters are expressing shock and sorrow-and are wondering what led up to the death of a man who flew off Six…

Advance voting sign in front of South Cobb Community Center

Government & Politics October 13, 2026

Early voting begins in Cobb County

By Mark Woolsey Early voting has kicked off in Cobb County and across Georgia leading up to the Nov. 3 midterm election. Voters will be deciding among a broad slate…

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News, Weather October 13, 2026

Dense Fog Could Affect Cobb County Drivers Tuesday Morning

Patchy dense fog could make driving hazardous across portions of north Georgia, including Cobb County, on Tuesday morning, October 13, 2026. The National Weather Service issued a special weather statement…

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Pets and Pet Adoption October 13, 2026

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

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a male tri-color terrier. The following information on this potential family member is…

Pets and Pet Adoption October 13, 2026

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

The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a female orange tabby domestic short hair. The following information on this potential…

Weather October 13, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Tuesday, October 13, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, with a high near 86 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a special…