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Economy October 27, 2026

We studied 1,584 data centers – and found the buildings full of machines are tied to modest local job growth

by Simon Buechler, Miami University and Lyndsey Rolheiser, York University, Canada, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Data centers require enormous investments: land, buildings, computer equipment…

Justice October 27, 2026

Why your vote for local chief prosecutor will matter on Election Day

by Ronald Wright, Wake Forest University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Before most Americans step into the voting booth in November, they will already know…

International October 27, 2026

Putin hopes hardship will force Ukrainians to sue for peace – polling suggests it won’t work

by John O’Loughlin, University of Colorado Boulder; Gerard Toal, Virginia Tech, and Sarah Wilson Sokhey, University of Colorado Boulder, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Vladimir…

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Government & Politics, Local government October 27, 2026

Cobb officials report ballot error in Sewell Mill precinct

By Mark Woolsey Cobb County Elections and Voter Registration officials say a recent “districting error” impacted voting in one precinct in the county and involved what’s being called a “limited”…

Cobb County government building sign, a vertical rectangular sign with the words "Board of Commissioners," "County Clerk," "County Manager," "County Office," "Employment," and a wheelchair entrance icon

Government & Politics, Local government October 27, 2026

Cobb County hosts final 2028 SPLOST meeting Tuesday

By Mark Woolsey Tonight (Tuesday) is your final night to get your questions answered on the 2028 SPLOST renewal appearing on the Nov. 3 ballot. The measure approved by the…

Pets and Pet Adoption October 27, 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 male white domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…

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Pets and Pet Adoption October 27, 2026

“My name is Bones. 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 brown/white American pit bull terrier. The following information on this potential…

Cobb County Police Department Crime Scene Unit vehicle parked in a marked space

Crime & Public Safety October 27, 2026

Woman and 2-year-old daughter dead in suspected murder-suicide

By Mark Woolsey Two people are dead in what’s being called a murder-suicide in Cobb County. Cobb police spokesperson E.D. Smith says someone called police to Milford Church Road Sunday…

Weather October 27, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Tuesday, October 27, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, with a high near 74 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly clear,…

Opinion October 27, 2026

Why Election Results Take Time, and Why That Is a Good Sign

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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News, Transportation October 28, 2026