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Energy February 18, 2026

How deregulation made electricity more expensive, not cheaper

by Noah Dormady, The Ohio State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] American families are feeling the pinch of rising electricity prices. In the past…

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Crime & Public Safety February 18, 2026

Commissioner Erick Allen Talks Public Safety With Cobb Police and Fire Chiefs

Cobb County District 2 Commissioner Erick Allen sat down with Cobb County police Chief James Ferrell, and with Cobb Fire Chief Dr. Michael Cunningham in the latest installment of Allen’s…

News, Transportation February 18, 2026

Active Cobb DOT Road Work Across Cobb County This Week

Cobb County Road Work Update 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,…

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Pets and Pet Adoption February 18, 2026

“My name is Simon. 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 long hair. The following information on this potential…

A red merle American pit bull terrier lying prone on the grass with tongue out

Pets and Pet Adoption February 18, 2026

“My name is Cash, 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 red merle American pit bull terrier. The following information on this…

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Business & Economy, Local Business February 18, 2026

Kroger to Invest $23 Million in Parkaire Landing Expansion

By Mark Woolsey The Parkaire Landing shopping center in East Cobb is about to see some substantial changes. The Kroger Company is investing $23 million into their store near Johnson…

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Crime & Public Safety February 18, 2026

Suspect Dead After Cobb Police Shooting on Bradley Avenue

By Mark Woolsey Cobb police are dealing with the aftermath of an officer-involved shooting. A department spokesman says officers were canvassing the area of Bradley Avenue Monday night after hearing…

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News, Weather February 18, 2026

Thunderstorms Could Return to North and Central Georgia Friday, Feb 19

Patchy dense fog could make for hazardous travel across parts of west central Georgia this morning, and while the threat of severe weather remains low, isolated to scattered thunderstorms are…

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Weather February 18, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Wednesday, February 18, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, with a high near 68 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

History, Railroads February 17, 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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Health & Wellness, Mental & Behavioral Health April 20, 2026