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Elections October 13, 2025

Georgia Republicans say they fear local elections could help Democrats in statewide utilities race

by Alander Rocha, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] October 13, 2025 A unique off-year election for two seats on the Georgia Public…

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Gun violence October 13, 2025

Political violence: What can happen when First Amendment free speech meets Second Amendment gun rights

by Gregory P. Magarian, Washington University in St. Louis, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The assassination in September 2025 of conservative activist Charlie Kirk has…

Government & Politics October 13, 2025

How the government shutdown is making the air traffic controller shortage worse and leading to flight delays

by Brian Strzempkowski, The Ohio State University and Melanie Dickman, The Ohio State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Airports across the United States have…

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Weather & Environment October 13, 2025

Climate tipping points sound scary, especially for ice sheets and oceans – here’s why there’s still room for optimism

by Alexandra A Phillips, University of California, Santa Barbara, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] As the planet warms, it risks crossing catastrophic tipping points: thresholds…

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Fuel Cost October 13, 2025

Cooler weather means slight drop in Georgia gasoline prices; EV charging rate averages stay the same

Georgia gasoline prices dropped slightly as cooler weather arrived over the past week. According to AAA’s weekly report, gasoline prices in Georgia dipped two cents, reaching an average cost of…

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Community Life October 13, 2025

Report and photos from the Faith & Blue March in Mableton

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos from the Faith & Blue March: The Faith & Blue March was a community effort to let our brave…

Weather October 13, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Monday, October 13, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Monday, October 13, 2025, with a high near 78 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be clear, with…

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Food Safety October 13, 2025

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from October 3 to October 9

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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Pets and Pet Adoption October 13, 2025

“My name is Ace. 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 black/white labrador retriever. The following information on this potential family member…

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Pets and Pet Adoption October 13, 2025

“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 grey/white domestic medium hair. The following information on this potential family…

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