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Demographics August 13, 2026

Cobb County Population Nears 800,000 as Growth Slows

By Mark Woolsey Cobb County is still growing, but a number of its neighboring metro counties are outpacing it. Numbers released by the Atlanta Regional Commission this week showed that…

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes August 13, 2026

How much do you know about the Town Center Community? Part 3

The Town Center area of Cobb County is a major cultural and economic engine, including a university, an airport, a multi-use trail, and several major highways. The quiz below (with…

Pets and Pet Adoption August 13, 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 orange tabby domestic short hair. The following information on this potential…

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Pets and Pet Adoption August 13, 2026

“I’m a doggy in need of a permanent loving home!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a male black/white bull terrier. The following information on this potential family member…

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Community, Things to Do August 13, 2026

Things to do this weekend in Cobb County: Friday August 14 to Sunday, August 16

Here is a list of a few things to do in Cobb County this weekend: Friday, August 14, 2026 to Sunday, August 16, 2026. Be sure to check the information…

Weather August 13, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Thursday, August 13, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Thursday, August 13, 2026, with a high near 93 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

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News, Weather August 13, 2026

Georgia Thunderstorms Could Bring Gusty Winds, Hail Thursday

Isolated to scattered thunderstorms could bring gusty winds, small hail, frequent lightning and heavy rainfall to north and central Georgia Thursday afternoon, while a Heat Advisory is in effect for…

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Health & Wellness August 12, 2026

Hospital Prepayment Requirements Add New Wrinkles to Patients’ Financial Responsibility

This article by Julie Appleby first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Aug 12, 2026 Thomas Zordani flew from his home in Denver to Phoenix for a consultation…

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Health & Wellness August 12, 2026

Anti-abortion groups urge attorney general to halt mailing of abortion pills

by Kelcie Moseley-Morris, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] August 11, 2026 A group of leading anti-abortion organizations sent a letter to newly…

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Government & Politics, State Government August 12, 2026

GOP candidates outraise Democrats so far in most — but not all — of Georgia’s statewide contests

by Maya Homan and Alander Rocha, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] August 12, 2026 With less than three months until the November…

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Pets and Pet Adoption September 11, 2026