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Food Safety August 18, 2025

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from August 8 to August 14

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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Fuel Cost August 18, 2025

Georgia gas price average nudges up a cent; EV charging rates steady

According to AAA’s weekly report, gasoline prices in Georgia rose a modest one cent over the past seven days, reaching an average cost of $2.91 per gallon for regular unleaded….

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Elections August 18, 2025

Candidate qualifying for Cobb municipal elections kicks off today

By Mark Woolsey Political hopefuls in six of Cobb’s seven municipalities can qualify to run for city offices today through Wednesday, August 18 to 20, 2025. Only Smyrna, which will…

Health & Wellness August 18, 2025

Ossoff, health care advocates ratchet up calls to renew tax credits set to expire this year

by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] August 14, 2025 Georgia residents could see as much as a 40% increase in…

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Immigration August 18, 2025

Sanctuary cities in the US were born in the 1980s as Central American refugees fled civil wars

by Laura Madokoro, Carleton University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Sanctuary cities in the United States, which limit local cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, have…

Health & Wellness August 18, 2025

The growing fad of ‘microdosing’ mushrooms is leading to an uptick in poison control center calls and emergency room visits

by Joshua Kellogg, Penn State, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Imagine you purchase a bag of gummies labeled nootropic – a term used to describe…

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Acworth August 17, 2025

1907: A campaign in Acworth to break away from Cobb County

[This is an evergreen article that we periodically republish, often edited with more information as we research the topic. It was originally published in May of last year.] Since Georgia…

Powder Springs August 17, 2025

Powder Springs History: a 1907 train wreck

[This is an evergreen article that we periodically update and republish, first published in the Courier in May of 2024] Trains played a very important part in Cobb County’s history,…

Weather August 17, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Sunday, August 17, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Sunday, August 17, 2025, with a high near 93 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…

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Weekend Quiz August 17, 2025

Quiz: How much do you know about Cobb transportation and roadways

It seems like road work and lane closures never cease in Cobb County. But how much do you know about Cobb’s transportation infrastructure and roadways? Take the 10-question quiz below…

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Pets and Pet Adoption August 21, 2025

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