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Lane closures and road work October 22, 2025

Cobb DOT road and lane closures as of Wednesday, October 22, 2025

The following road and lane closures, which are currently active, are listed on the Cobb County DOT web page. To expand the map for a particular roadway, click on the…

Detail of Cobb County Police Department STEP Unit vehicle in article about fatal accident on I-75

Traffic incidents October 22, 2025

Fatal hit-and-run on Terrell Mill Road results in arrest

By Mark Woolsey Cobb police say a fatal hit-and-run Monday night resulted in an arrest. [It is the policy of the Cobb County Courier to omit the names of people…

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Health & Wellness October 22, 2025

A New Car vs. Health Insurance? Average Family Job-Based Coverage Hits $27K

This article by Phil Galewitz first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Phil Galewitz October 22, 2025 With the federal shutdown entering its fourth week, spurred by a…

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Health & Wellness October 22, 2025

HIV rates are highest in the American South, despite effective treatments

by Brandon Nabors, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] October 20, 2025 The American South has the highest HIV rates in the country,…

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Community Life October 22, 2025

Why is Halloween starting so much earlier each year? A business professor explains

by Jay L. Zagorsky, Boston University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Halloween is a fun, scary time for children and adults alike – but why…

Government & Politics October 22, 2025

Trump’s National Guard deployments reignite 200-year-old legal debate over state vs. federal power

by Andrea Katz, Washington University in St. Louis, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] If you’re confused about what the law does and doesn’t allow the…

Things to Do October 22, 2025

Battery Atlanta releases its schedule of holiday events

All photos provided by The Battery Atlanta The Battery Atlanta announced its schedule of holiday events, beginning Nov. 29 at 5:30 p.m. with the annual Tree Lighting, presented by Wellstar…

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Pets and Pet Adoption October 22, 2025

“My name is Nyla. 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 female brown tabby domestic short hair. The following information on this potential…

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Pets and Pet Adoption October 22, 2025

“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 male black/white labrador retriever. The following information on this potential family member…

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Pets and Pet Adoption December 31, 2025

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