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drawing of oil drilling and processing machinery

Energy April 8, 2026

Why the Persian Gulf has more oil and gas than anywhere else on Earth

by Scott L. Montgomery, University of Washington, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] It has been said that Persian Gulf countries are both blessed and cursed…

Color drawing of the south side of the White House

Government & Politics, National Government April 8, 2026

When a president is unfit for office, here’s what the Constitution says can happen

by Kirsten Matoy Carlson, Wayne State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Bipartisan calls for President Donald Trump’s removal from office increased on April 7,…

News, Transportation April 8, 2026

Cobb DOT list of active road and lane closures as of Wednesday, April 8

The following road and lane closures are currently active and listed on the Cobb County DOT website. To expand the map for a particular roadway, click on the legend to…

Opinion April 8, 2026

Remembering Georgia’s Confederate Past

By David B. Parker, Professor of History at Kennesaw State University It’s April! Which means that it’s Confederate History and Heritage Month in Georgia. In 2009, the Georgia General Assembly…

sign with American flag stating "Vote Here"

Government & Politics April 8, 2026

Fuller Defeats Harris in Georgia Congressional District 14 Race

By Mark Woolsey Republican Clay Fuller bested Democrat Shawn Harris Tuesday in the special Georgia 14th district U.S. House election to fill the unexpired term of Marjorie Taylor Greene, whose resignation…

Quill pan and ink in article about absentee ballots

Letters to the Editor April 8, 2026

Letter to the Editor: Reader suggests expanding our adoptable animal of the day feature

[This is a Letter to the Editor. For our policy on letters, and how to submit them, please see the bottom of this article] Dear Editor, I’ve looked through Cobb…

Color drawing of flames engulfing a forest representing high fire danger

News, Weather April 8, 2026

Fire Danger Elevated Across North and Central Georgia April 8

Fire weather concerns are elevated across north and central Georgia today and tonight as low relative humidity, dry fuels and gusty winds increase the risk of wildfire spread. A Red…

Group photo from the YMCA of Metro Atlanta Hosts 63rd Good Friday Breakfast

Community, Giving Back to the Community April 8, 2026

YMCA of Metro Atlanta Hosts 63rd Annual Good Friday Breakfast in Cobb

The YMCA of Metro Atlanta submitted the following report and photos from its 63rd annual Good Friday Breakfast: The YMCA of Metro Atlanta hosted its 63rd annual Good Friday Breakfast…

Costumed mascots for Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, UGA, the Atlanta Braves, and the GA Tech Yellow Jackets

Sports April 8, 2026

UGA vs Georgia Tech Spring Classic Set for Truist Park April 21

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta distributed the following announcement about the fundraiser game, cosponsored by the Atlanta Braves, between UGA and Georgia Tech: Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and the Atlanta Braves…

An orange tabby cat loafed inside a cage with a pet cushion

Pets and Pet Adoption April 8, 2026

“My name is Rex. Are you here to adopt me?”

The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a male orange tabby domestic short hair. The following information on this potential…

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes May 9, 2026

Cobb County’s alphabet soup: take the quiz on important acronyms in our county

By Larry Felton Johnson Of the evergreen quizzes that we post periodically about Cobb County this one has drawn the most traffic. I’m not sure exactly why, but I don’t…

Opinion May 9, 2026

We Do A Lot For Mom But We Should Do More For Mothers

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Americans spend quite a lot on Mom for Mother’s Day. But as a country, we could be doing a lot…

News, Transportation May 9, 2026

This week’s schedule of lane closures for the ongoing $1.2 billion I-285 and I-20 West Interchange project in Cobb and Fulton

NOTE: The full closure of north and southbound lanes of I-285 between Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and Cascade Road previously announced for this weekend has been postponed due to…

News, Transportation May 9, 2026

Full lane closures on I-285 postponed due to weather reports

The Georgia Department of Transportation announced that the scheduled full closure of north and southbound lanes of I-285 between Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and Cascade Road has been postponed…

Weather May 9, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, May 9, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Saturday, May 9, 2026, with a high near 77 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…