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Government & Politics October 6, 2025

History is repeating itself at the FBI as agents resist a director’s political agenda

by Douglas M. Charles, Penn State, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Three converging events in the 1970s – the Watergate scandal, the chaotic U.S. withdrawal…

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Health & Wellness October 6, 2025

As an OB-GYN, I see firsthand how misleading statements on acetaminophen leave expectant parents confused, fearful and lacking in options

by Tami S. Rowen, University of California, San Francisco, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] When President Donald Trump adamantly proclaimed in a press conference on…

Government & Politics October 6, 2025

How the government shutdown is hitting the health care system – and what the battle over ACA subsidies means

by Simon F. Haeder, The Ohio State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Major rifts over key health care issues are at the heart of…

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Weekend Quiz October 5, 2025

How much do you know about the City of Mableton?

Test your knowledge of the City of Mableton! The Cobb County Courier has a daily quiz in our email newsletter. Here on the main website, it will be a weekend…

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Mableton October 5, 2025

Lengthy Mableton work session agenda includes presentation on Tax Allocation Districts

The Mableton City Council’s work session agenda for its meeting on Monday, October 6, is lengthy and includes presentations on a wide range of topics, from HR policies to fleet…

Mikailah Peoples and family at new home site

Housing October 5, 2025

Habitat for Humanity of NW Metro Atlanta launches its “Women Build” campaign (updated)

[Photo of Mikailah Peoples and family provided by Habitat for Humanity of NW Metro Atlanta] By Mark Woolsey [Editor’s note: this story was updated with additional information and quotes] Habitat…

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new business October 5, 2025

Here are the 14 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, October 3

Here are the 14 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, October 3, 2025. These are only licenses for businesses in unincorporated Cobb County. Cities…

Weather October 5, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Sunday, October 5, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts partly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Sunday, October 5, 2025, with a high near 78 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly…

Mableton Mayor Michael Owens receives Rotary Club Citizen of the Year

Mableton October 4, 2025

Report & Photos from ceremony naming Mableton Mayor Michael Owens South Cobb Rotary Citizen of the Year

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos from the South Cobb Rotary Club ceremony conferring its Citizen of the Year award on Mableton Mayor Michael Owens:…

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