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Education February 19, 2026

I asked students whether they’d want to be teachers? They quickly responded, ‘Why would I?’

by Lee Ann Rawlins Williams, University of North Dakota, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] I spoke in January 2026 with 150 high school students about…

Welcome to Cobb County brick sign at Henderson Road on Veterans Memorial

Community, Things to Do February 19, 2026

Things to do this weekend in Cobb County: Friday February 20 to Sunday, February 22

Here is a list of a few things to do in Cobb County this weekend: Friday, February 20 to Sunday, February 22. 📅 Friday, Feb. 20 The Alley Stage –…

The word "immigration" wrapped around the upper part of a world globe while walking people are on the lower part

Immigration February 18, 2026

ICE arrest shines light on undocumented Irish population in Trump’s America

by Liam Kennedy, University College Dublin, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The case of Seamus Culleton – who was detained by US immigration agents in…

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 February 17, 2026

Colorectal cancer is increasing among young people, as James Van Der Beek’s death reminds us – cancer experts explain ways to decrease your risk

by Christopher Lieu, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus and Andrea Dwyer, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] An increasing…

Justice February 17, 2026

How Jesse Jackson was shaped by Southern segregation − and went on to reshape American political life

by Gibbs Knotts, Coastal Carolina University and Christopher A. Cooper, Western Carolina University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Holding hands with other prominent Black leaders,…

Student Government Association members from Pebblebrook and South Cobb High Schools pose at the Georgia State Capitol with Rep. Terry Cummings and Mableton Mayor Michael Owens during Mableton Student Government Day.

Government & Politics, Local government February 16, 2026

Mableton Student Government Day Connects Teens With State Lawmakers

The City of Mableton submitted the following article about the Mableton Student Government Day at the state Capitol: The gold dome of the Georgia State Capitol served as a classroom…

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes February 15, 2026

Cobb County High School Mascots Quiz: Can You Match Each School to Its Mascot?

Try your hand at matching the Cobb County high schools with their mascots! The Cobb County Courier has a daily quiz in our email newsletter. But here on the main…

Community, Giving Back to the Community February 14, 2026

Local Boutique Partners With MUST Ministries To Gift Valentine’s Day Cards For Seniors

The following news release was submitted to the Cobb County Courier: Common Threads Boutique is proud to announce a partnership with MUST Ministries to bring joy to local senior citizens…

Puzzles Games and Quizzes February 13, 2026

What Happened in Cobb County This Week? Take the Quiz and Find Out

The Cobb County Courier has a quiz we run from Monday to Thursday in our email newsletter. Here on the main website, it will be a weekend quiz, published Saturdays…

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Crime & Public Safety March 17, 2026

Man charged in March 13 shooting at Texaco on Mableton Parkway

[The Cobb County Courier has a policy of withholding or redacting the name of suspects unless and until the person is convicted in a court of law or enters a…

Health & Wellness March 17, 2026

Is It Worth Your Time and Money To Set Up an HSA?

This article by Blake Farmer, Cara Anthony, and Emily Siner, Nashville Public Radio, first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Blake Farmer, Cara Anthony, and Emily Siner, Nashville…

Government & Politics, State Government March 17, 2026

Georgia House passes bill targeting political spending from ‘hostile’ foreign agents

by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] March 16, 2026 A bill seeking to mandate disclosure of political spending in Georgia…

Health & Wellness March 17, 2026

Federal judge blocks enforcement of Kennedy’s vaccine policies

by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] March 16, 2026 A federal judge in Massachusetts has halted enforcement of several key…

Health & Wellness March 17, 2026

Cancer vaccines could transform treatment and prevention – but misinformation about mRNA vaccines threatens their potential

by Dannell D. Boatman, West Virginia University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Scientists are making rapid progress toward a long-awaited goal that could help to…