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Nutrition September 23, 2026

Fiber is both diet fad and fixture for good health – a doctor explains why there is no one‑size‑fits‑all way to increase your intake

by Jean Liew, Boston University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The numbers are clear: Americans aren’t getting enough fiber. Research has consistently shown that high-fiber…

International September 23, 2026

Russia‑Ukraine war is accelerating the dangerous race toward fully autonomous drones

by Amy McAuliffe, University of Notre Dame, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] A battlefield dominated by fully autonomous drones capable of selecting and engaging targets…

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes September 23, 2026

How much do you know about Cobb County? Take the quiz and find out

By Larry Felton Johnson The Courier has a daily quiz in our email newsletter, and it’s been pretty successful at engaging readers in the beginning stages. So, I’ve decided to…

News, Transportation September 23, 2026

Latest Cobb County Road and Lane Closures as of Wednesday Sep. 23

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…

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Sports September 23, 2026

Braves lead among metro sports franchises: again

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Almost a decade ago, I found myself reading a sports article about how the Atlanta United, fresh from their championship,…

Cobb weather October 5: Photo of cloudy skies above a residential street

Weather September 23, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Wednesday, September 23, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, with a high near 81 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

Students at KSU's Hornet Hub, with KSU President Kathy Schwaig

Education, News September 23, 2026

Hornet Hub gives Kennesaw State competition teams space to build, innovate

[This article by Raynard Churchwell with photos by Katherine Seghers first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] Kennesaw State University celebrated a new chapter in hands-on…

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Food Safety, Health & Wellness September 23, 2026

167,639 Pounds of Meat Recalled After Bypassing USDA Inspection

UPDATE: A&D foods provided the Cobb County Courier with a statement about this recall, which we’ve appended to the bottom of this article Star Meat Delivery Inc. is recalling about…

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News, Weather September 23, 2026

Georgia Could See Strong Thunderstorms Wednesday

Isolated thunderstorms are expected across far north Georgia Wednesday afternoon and evening, with a few storms potentially becoming strong to severe. Damaging winds, frequent lightning and locally heavy rainfall are…

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Pets and Pet Adoption September 22, 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 tabby domestic short hair. The following information on this potential…

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Health & Wellness October 6, 2026