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Environment September 11, 2026

To control weeds in your garden, late summer and early fall is the best time to make a difference

by Manjot Kaur Sidhu, University of Maine, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] As late summer fades into early autumn, garden care shifts from active harvesting…

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Government & Politics September 11, 2026

The Pentagon is using polygraphs to hunt leakers, but the tests are more theater than fact

by Brian O’Neill, Georgia Institute of Technology, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] In August 2026, government investigators subjected roughly 50 military officers and civilian employees…

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Pets and Pet Adoption September 11, 2026

“My name is Chance, and I’m so excited about the prospect of going home with you!”

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

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Pets and Pet Adoption September 11, 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 male silver tabby domestic short hair. The following information on this potential…

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes September 11, 2026

How much do you know about law enforcement agencies in Cobb County? take Part 3 of our quiz and find out

By Larry Felton Johnson Public safety is one of the most important functions of local government. Cobb County has multiple city police, a county police department, a sheriff’s department, and…

Government & Politics, Local government September 11, 2026

Mableton appoints Public Safety Director Anthony Kerry Stallings to serve simultaneously as interim police chief

Photo above: Dr. Anthony Kerry Stallings, by Gabriela Henriquez Stoikow By Gabriela Henriquez Stoikow On Wednesday evening, Mableton City Council appointed Dr. Anthony Kerry Stallings, who currently serves as Public…

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Weather September 11, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Friday, September 11, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts increasing clouds here in Cobb County on Friday, September 11, 2026, with a high near 92 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…

Opinion September 11, 2026

How Terrorism, Even On 9/11, Fails

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College On this anniversary of 9/11, there are no shortage of critiques of the war on terror and its limits. But…

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News, Weather September 11, 2026

Thunderstorms Expected Across North and Central Georgia Friday

The National Weather Service warns that scattered to numerous thunderstorms could affect north and central Georgia Friday afternoon and evening, with some storms potentially becoming strong to severe. The main…

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Health & Wellness September 10, 2026

Rural Americans Wait After Judge Delivers Mixed Ruling on Digital Equity Dollars

This article by Sarah Jane Tribble first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Sep 10, 2026 A federal judge in July gave digital equity advocates a partial victory…

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Pets and Pet Adoption October 29, 2026