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Environment September 16, 2025

Solving the world’s microplastics problem: 4 solutions cities and states are trying after global treaty talks collapsed

by Sarah J. Morath, Wake Forest University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Microplastics seem to be everywhere – in the air we breathe, the water…

The sign in front of Acworth City Hall: Text reading Acworth Georgia 4415 Senator Richard B. Russell Ave, with 1860 (the incorporation date of the city)

Acworth September 15, 2025

Acworth Downtown Development Authority hosts Meet the Merchants

By Ashu Ebot-Tabi Acworth’s Downtown Development Authority hosted its Meet the Merchants mixer event on September 11. Hosted in City Hall’s council chambers, the event aimed to assist local businesses…

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Elections September 15, 2025

Tate Fall leaving her post as Cobb elections director

By Mark Woolsey Cobb County Elections Director Tate Fall will not be returning to her duties. Fall is currently on a leave of absence, and a news release dated Sept….

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Fuel Cost September 15, 2025

With cooler weather, GA gas prices drop two cents; EV charging rate remains steady

Cooler weather and lower demand are factors leading to a two-cent drop in Georgia gasoline prices over the past seven days. EV charging rates at public DC fast-charging stations held…

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Food Safety September 15, 2025

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from September 5 to September 11

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…

Weather September 15, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Monday, September 15, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Monday, September 15, 2025, with a high near 87 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly clear,…

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Pets and Pet Adoption September 15, 2025

“My name is Andrew, 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/white domestic medium hair. The following information on this potential family…

A tri-color German shepherd with a pink scarf and blue leash, looking at the camera

Pets and Pet Adoption September 15, 2025

“My name is Levi. Are you here to adopt me?”

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a male tri-color German shepherd. The following information on this potential family member…

Health & Wellness September 15, 2025

A Surgical Team Was About To Harvest This Man’s Organs — Until His Doctor Intervened

This article by Cara Anthony first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Cara Anthony September 12, 2025 ST. LOUIS — Lying on top of an operating room table…

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Opinion September 15, 2025

Bookman: There have always been those who prefer to live in an alternate reality of their own design

by Jay Bookman, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] September 11, 2025 Donald Trump’s appointee as secretary of health and human services, Robert…

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