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International April 3, 2026

Bypass the Strait of Hormuz with nuclear explosives? The US studied that in Panama and Colombia in the 1960s

by Christine Keiner, Rochester Institute of Technology, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] With the world struggling to get oil supplies moving from the Middle East,…

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Health & Wellness April 3, 2026

Kratom poisonings surged 1,200% over the past decade, and regulators are struggling to keep up with the dangers

by Andrew Kolodny, Brandeis University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Proposals to ban or regulate kratom, a plant-based substance sold in gas stations, convenience stores…

A white/black terrier with a blue scarf, looking happy

Pets and Pet Adoption April 3, 2026

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

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

Pets and Pet Adoption April 3, 2026

“My name is Blue. 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 grey domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…

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Cobb County, Government & Politics April 3, 2026

Powder Springs Housing Development Combines Affordable and Market Homes

The affordable housing non-profit Habitat for Humanity and a veteran local homebuilder are partnering to establish a mixed-use housing development in Powder Springs-It is a project that’s breaking new ground…

The big bad wolf blowing down one of the three little pigs straw houses

News, Weather April 3, 2026

Georgia Weather Alert: Gusty Winds and Heavy Rain Possible Today

Isolated to scattered showers and storms are expected across north and central Georgia today and tonight, with the greatest coverage in east-central portions of the state. Some storms may produce…

Commissioner Monique Sheffield cuts the ribbon on the Paint Love mural

Community, Giving Back to the Community April 3, 2026

Cobb Collaborative Unveils Paint Love Community Mental Health Mural in Mableton

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about the ribbon-cutting for the Paint Love mural that will be installed at Discovery Park in Mableton: Attendees had a…

Government & Politics, National Government April 3, 2026

Early Voting Ends in Georgia 14th District Runoff Election

By Mark Woolsey Early voting has now ended in the special runoff election to replace former 14th district GOP Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene. The vote across 10 north and northwestern Georgia…

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Cobb County Explained, Taxes & Money April 3, 2026

Cobb County Explained: How property taxes work in Cobb County

This is an entry in a series called Cobb County Explained. To learn more about this series, visit this link to the series introduction. “In this world nothing can be…

Cobb weather May 31: Photo of cloudy skies above a residential street

Weather April 3, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Friday, April 3, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Friday, April 3, 2026, with a high near 83 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

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Food Safety May 31, 2026

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from May 22 to May 28

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…

News, Weather May 31, 2026

Georgia Face Thunderstorm Chances Through Tuesday, Mostly in Central Georgia

North and central Georgia could see isolated to scattered thunderstorms through Tuesday, with locally heavy rainfall, gusty winds and lightning possible, according to the National Weather Service. The highest risk…

Weather May 31, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Sunday, May 31, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Sunday, May 31, 2026, with a high near 74 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

News, Transportation May 30, 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

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. This week’s updated schedule…

Business & Economy, Local Business May 30, 2026

New Restaurants and Service Firms Highlight Cobb County License Report

Cobb County issued 34 new business licenses between May 24 and May 31, 2026, reflecting a broad mix of service providers, restaurants, retail concepts, healthcare businesses and professional firms. Food-related…