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Human Rights August 26, 2026

The United States’ human rights practices are taking a nosedive

by K. Chad Clay, University of Georgia, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] In the lead-up to the 2026 midterm elections, how is the U.S. government…

sign with American flag stating "Vote Here"

Energy August 24, 2026

Republican PSC commissioner resigns from rate-setting regulatory board

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] August 21, 2026 Republican Public Service Commissioner Tricia Pridemore is stepping down early next…

An Norfolk Southern engine pulling a long line of boxcar, tankers and other cars starting through a crossing in downtown Austell GA

History August 22, 2026

The incorporation of Austell, Georgia in September 1885

With the incorporation of the City of Mableton as the now-largest city in the county, we’ve decided to revisit our series “Cobb County history through documents.” This is an evergreen…

Government & Politics August 20, 2026

Why working‑class people account for around 1% of lawmakers in the US – and only 2% in the average democracy around the world

by Noam Lupu, Vanderbilt University and Nicholas Carnes, Duke University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Both major U.S. political parties regularly tout their commitment to…

Flyer for the Cobb County Public Library Fall Book Sale with the same info as the accompanying article

Community Life, Libraries August 19, 2026

Cobb County Public Library Announces Fall Book Sale at Cobb Civic Center (Oct. 16–18)

The Cobb County Public Library distributed the following information about its upcoming Fall Book Sale: Cobb County Public Library invites book lovers, collectors, and bargain hunters to the Cobb Civic…

Three gears, the largest one with a dollar sign in the middle

Economy August 18, 2026

Trump’s ‘forever’ tariffs are kicking in for the long haul – and US consumers are footing the bill

by Kent Jones, Babson College, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] President Donald Trump’s tariff announcements no longer cause the market gyrations that they did in…

Color drawing of the south side of the White House

Health & Wellness August 17, 2026

Kennedy’s Quiet Hunt for Autism Culprits Stalls as Trump Orders Baseless Changes to Childhood Shots

This article by Amanda Seitz and Stephanie Armour first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Aug 17, 2026 President Donald Trump has ordered a reduction in childhood vaccines…

Government & Politics August 17, 2026

Two Minutes Now Can Save Your Vote in November: Check Your Registration Today

Third in the League of Women Voters of Georgia’s “How Georgia Votes” series. To read previous installments in the “How Georgia Votes” series, follow this link. MARIETTA, August 17, 2026…

Opinion August 14, 2026

Bookman: Years of low-key ‘grunt work’ are paying off for Ossoff

by Jay Bookman, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] August 14, 2026 “We the people of the United States of America ….” That…

Economy August 14, 2026

Trump’s ‘forever’ tariffs are kicking in for the long haul – and US consumers are footing the bill

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Government & Politics, Local government October 25, 2026

Mableton City Council agendas for Oct. 26 and 28

The Mableton City Council will hold a work session on Monday, October 26, and its regular meeting on Wednesday, Oct 28, 2026. The Monday work session will be held at…

Puzzles Games and Quizzes October 25, 2026

Cobb Courier Quiz Rewind: History, civics and more

Here are five selections from quizzes published Oct. 19–23, covering history, civics, geography, current events and trivia. Answer links appear for each question. How closely have you followed the local…

Transportation & Development October 25, 2026

Marietta street safety concerns go beyond driver blame

[The Cobb Courier often highlights the work of student journalists from Kennesaw State University. This is Sarah Pittman’s first article for the Courier] By Sarah Pittman In recent year, Marietta,…

Weather October 25, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Sunday, October 25, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Sunday, October 25, 2026, with a high near 70 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly clear,…

News, Transportation October 25, 2026

Kemp extends Georgia gas tax suspension through Nov. 30

Gov. Brian Kemp has extended Georgia’s motor fuel excise tax suspension through Nov. 30, keeping the tax off gasoline and diesel through the Thanksgiving holiday travel period, and through the…