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News, Transportation October 25, 2026

Kemp extends Georgia gas tax suspension through Nov. 30

Gov. Brian Kemp has extended Georgia’s motor fuel excise tax suspension through Nov. 30, keeping the tax off gasoline and diesel through the Thanksgiving holiday travel period, and through the…

Opinion October 24, 2026

Political Cartoon by Clay Jones

History, Railroads October 24, 2026

1837: Report to the Governor of Georgia on plans for Western & Atlantic Railroad

[This is an evergreen article that we schedule for updating, improving and republishing periodically. It originally appeared on July 5, 2025] The origins of metro Atlanta, in particular the cities…

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes October 24, 2026

Cobb Courier weekly news quiz: How closely did you follow Cobb news?

How closely have you followed the local news in Cobb County this week? Test your knowledge with the Cobb County Courier’s weekly news quiz, featuring questions about the people, decisions…

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Pets and Pet Adoption October 24, 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 female black labrador retriever. The following information on this potential family member…

Pets and Pet Adoption October 24, 2026

“My name is Avatar, and I’m in need of a loving home!”

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

Weather October 24, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, October 24, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Saturday, October 24, 2026, with a high near 70 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly clear,…

Lane closures and road work, Transportation & Development October 24, 2026

I-75 lane closures in Marietta scheduled through Monday

Drivers on Interstate 75 in Marietta can expect left-lane closures in both directions through Monday morning, Oct. 26, as Georgia Department of Transportation crews repair barriers and glare screens. The…

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News, Transportation October 24, 2026

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

The Georgia Department of Transportation released the following updated schedule of lane closures for I-285 and I-20 for the estimated $1.2 billion I-285/I-20 West Interchange project. The primary impacts of…

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Health & Wellness October 23, 2026

Medicaid at Risk for Hundreds of Thousands of Lawfully Present Immigrants

This article by Andrew Jones first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Oct 23, 2026 Refugees. Sex-trafficking victims. People fleeing war. They’re among the hundreds of thousands of…

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News, Transportation October 28, 2026