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A partially sunlit moon taken toward the moon's north pole

Science & Technology September 16, 2025

The Moon is getting slightly farther away from the Earth each year − a physicist explains why

by Stephen DiKerby, Michigan State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a…

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…

Science & Technology September 15, 2025

Scientists detected a potential biosignature on Mars – an astrobiologist explains what these traces of life are, and how researchers figure out their source

by Amy J. Williams, University of Florida, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] As the Perseverance rover traversed an ancient river valley in Mars’ Jezero Crater…

The words "Quiz Time" in large cartoon font

Weekend Quiz September 14, 2025

Quiz: How much do you know about the City of Marietta?

How much do you know about the City of Marietta? We run daily quizzes in the Cobb County Courier newsletter, and recently decided to move the Saturday and Sunday quizzes…

Transportation & Development September 14, 2025

Cobb County International Airport Celebrates 65 Years of Aviation and Economic Impact

According to a Cobb County news release, the Cobb County International Airport – McCollum Field (KRYY) marked its 65th anniversary on September 4, 2025, celebrating decades of growth, innovation, and…

Weekend Quiz September 13, 2025

How much do you know about the City of Smyrna?

How much do you know about the City of Smyrna? Take the quiz below to test your knowledge. Don’t get upset if you do less well than you thought you…

A cartoon drawing of a rooster, two hens, two chicks, and a hatchling along with a drawing of a chicken coop.

Smyrna September 12, 2025

1911 — when Smyrna had more chickens than people, and when Belmont meant Belmont Farms

[This is an evergreen article that we periodically edit, expand and republish, about the history of Cobb County and its cities. This one is about the thriving poultry industry that…

Color drawing of the south side of the White House

Government & Politics September 12, 2025

How ‘South Park’ could help Democrats win back the young voters the party lost to Trump

by Nick Marx, Colorado State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The Season 27 premiere of “South Park” in July 2025 began like so many…

Chattahoochee RiverLands September 11, 2025

Bandits and a Comedian in a cemetery by the Chattahoochee

[Editor’s note: This is an evergreen article I frequently resurrect and rework as our readership increases, because the Bagby brothers were a fascinating throwback to Depression-era roving bandits, and they…

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Georgia Bureau of Investigation September 16, 2025

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