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Science & Technology September 15, 2025

Scientists detected a potential biosignature on Mars – an astrobiologist explains what these traces of life are, and how researchers figure out their source

by Amy J. Williams, University of Florida, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] As the Perseverance rover traversed an ancient river valley in Mars’ Jezero Crater…

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Government & Politics September 15, 2025

Yes, this is who we are: America’s 250-year history of political violence

by Maurizio Valsania, Università di Torino, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The day after conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed while speaking at…

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Weekend Quiz September 14, 2025

Quiz: How much do you know about the City of Marietta?

How much do you know about the City of Marietta? We run daily quizzes in the Cobb County Courier newsletter, and recently decided to move the Saturday and Sunday quizzes…

Transportation & Development September 14, 2025

Cobb County International Airport Celebrates 65 Years of Aviation and Economic Impact

According to a Cobb County news release, the Cobb County International Airport – McCollum Field (KRYY) marked its 65th anniversary on September 4, 2025, celebrating decades of growth, innovation, and…

Weather September 14, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Sunday, September 14, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Sunday, September 14, 2025, with a high near 87 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be partly cloudy,…

Fall season items: pumpkins, falling leaves, a fence with a bird

Festivals September 14, 2025

Marietta Police Athletic League to hold 2nd annual Fall Festival

The Marietta Police Athletic League (PAL) announced on the City of Marietta website that it will hold its 2nd Annual Fall Festival – Family Fun House on Friday, September 26,…

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Kennesaw September 13, 2025

Sentence handed down in 1997 Kennesaw rape cold case solved via DNA

Cobb District Attorney Sonya F. Allen announced in a public information release that Jerry Lee Pruitt was convicted of kidnapping with bodily injury, rape, aggravated sodomy, aggravated assault, burglary and…

Smyrna September 13, 2025

Keep Smyrna Beautiful mourns the loss of Dr. David Martin

The following updates from Keep Smyrna Beautiful include a tribute to avid volunteer Dr. David Martin, and an announcement about the next Smyrna document shredding event: Document Shredding Join Keep Smyrna Beautiful on Saturday, September…

Mental & Behavioral Health September 13, 2025

You’ve likely met someone living in recovery, even if you didn’t know it

September is National Recovery Month By Melanie Dallas, LPC Have you ever met someone who is living in recovery? Chances are you have. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental…

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Cobb County October 21, 2025

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