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Climate and Weather October 25, 2022

Cobb County weather forecast Tuesday Oct 25: sunny during the day, possible thunderstorms in the evening

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies during the day here in Cobb County on Tuesday, October 25, with a high near 76 degrees. But showers and thunderstorms are forecast…

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Smyrna October 24, 2022

Smyrna City Council members talk redistricting, ordinances, safety at joint town hall

by Arielle Robinson Smyrna City Council Wards 1, 2, and 3 held a joint town hall last Tuesday evening at City Hall. Councilmembers Glenn Pickens, Latonia Hines, and Travis Lindley,…

Transportation October 24, 2022

Cobb commuters who use I-285 near Georgia 400: “expect major disruptions”

As the Georgia Department of Transportation continues with the project at I-285 and Georgia 400, the disruption to Cobb commuters who use that route will be substantial. In its weekly…

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From the Editor October 24, 2022

The Cobb County Courier is launching a twice-per-week streaming video show

The Cobb County Courier is launching a twice-per-week streaming video show. I’ve tentatively scheduled the half-hour show for Thursday at 7 a.m. and Sunday at 8 p.m. I have it…

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Second Helpings October 24, 2022

Marietta Melt Yard opening soon

by Brian Benefield [This article is part of the Second Helpings series of articles about food and eating in Cobb County] Have you ever met someone you feel you’ve known…

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2022 Elections October 24, 2022

With memories of embarrassments still fresh, election pollsters face big tests in 2022 midterm elections

by W. Joseph Campbell, American University School of Communication [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] When it became clear his poll had erred in the 2021…

2022 Elections October 24, 2022

There’s no one ‘Latino vote’ – religion and geography add to voters’ diversity

by Laura E. Alexander, University of Nebraska Omaha and Cristian Doña-Reveco, University of Nebraska Omaha [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Nearly 1 in 5 people…

2022 Elections October 24, 2022

Canceled debate ignites dispute over Georgia HD-35 candidate’s 2013 criminal charges

By Rebecca Gaunt Robert Trim, the Republican candidate for Georgia House District 35, withdrew from a scheduled debate with Democrat Lisa Campbell, igniting a fiery exchange between the candidates over…

Georgia October 24, 2022

Poll finds most Georgia voters favor casinos, online sports betting support comes up short

by Ray Glier, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission]October 24, 2022 In May 2018, the U.S. Supreme Court opened the spigot to the…

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Economy October 24, 2022

In keeping with the national trend, Georgia gasoline prices fell five cents to $3.20 per gallon on low demand

By Larry Felton Johnson Georgia gasoline prices resumed their drop after a small rise, falling five cents per gallon on average over the past week. Low demand is the likeliest…

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Government & Politics, Local government February 26, 2026

Public Invited to Review Marietta 2028 SPLOST Projects

The City of Marietta posted its 2028 SPLOST public input meeting schedule on the city website. The meeting will allow public input on the project list that was approved by…

Health & Wellness February 26, 2026

‘You Aren’t Trapped’: Hundreds of US Nurses Choose Canada Over Trump’s America

This article by Brett Kelman first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Brett Kelman, February 26, 2026 Last month, Justin and Amy Miller packed their vehicles with three…

Government & Politics, National Government February 26, 2026

USDA to give up massive DC office building as shift of staff to states begins

by Jacob Fischler, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] February 25, 2026 The U.S. Department of Agriculture will transfer a large office building…

Education February 26, 2026

Lawmakers restore full $325 million for needs-based college aid program, with a boost from Kemp

by Makenna Carlton, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] February 25, 2026 Georgia’s first comprehensive needs-based college scholarship came closer to becoming reality…

Psychology February 26, 2026

‘Learning to be humble meant taming my need to stand out from the group’ – a humility scholar explains how he became more grounded

by Barret Michalec, Arizona State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] “Humble” is not a word my colleagues would use to describe me, especially early…

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Cobb County weather forecast Tuesday Oct 25: sunny during the day, possible thunderstorms in the evening

Smyrna City Council members talk redistricting, ordinances, safety at joint town hall

Cobb commuters who use I-285 near Georgia 400: “expect major disruptions”

The Cobb County Courier is launching a twice-per-week streaming video show

Marietta Melt Yard opening soon

With memories of embarrassments still fresh, election pollsters face big tests in 2022 midterm elections

There’s no one ‘Latino vote’ – religion and geography add to voters’ diversity

Canceled debate ignites dispute over Georgia HD-35 candidate’s 2013 criminal charges

Poll finds most Georgia voters favor casinos, online sports betting support comes up short

In keeping with the national trend, Georgia gasoline prices fell five cents to $3.20 per gallon on low demand