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Mableton November 17, 2025

1885: a train disaster in Mableton

Train disasters were significant events in the 19th through the early 20th centuries. Before the widespread development of automobiles, trucks, and aircraft, trains were the dominant way of moving both…

Science & Technology November 17, 2025

Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket landed its booster on a barge at sea – an achievement that will broaden the commercial spaceflight market

by Wendy Whitman Cobb, Air University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket successfully made its way to orbit for the second…

Powder Springs November 16, 2025

Powder Springs in the 1950 census: How use the online individual census records

Here’s a guide to using the online 1950 individual census records for Powder Springs, Georgia that were released a few years ago. These records are useful for both genealogy and…

The big "Atlanta Braves" sign at the entrance to Truist Park

Sports November 16, 2025

Atlanta Braves Do Know How To Build For The Future

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Every Spring, I write a column after reading the Major League Baseball assessment of a team’s farm system. Other columnists…

The words "Quiz Time" in large cartoon font

Weekend Quiz November 15, 2025

Quiz: How much do you know about Cobb’s government and departments?

The Cobb County Courier has a daily quiz in our email newsletter. Here on the main website, it will be a weekend quiz, published Saturdays and Sundays. While the daily…

Georgia State Capitol on mostly sunny day

Government & Politics November 14, 2025

GOP lawmaker says tougher campaign finance penalties needed in response to New Georgia Project case

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] November 13, 2025 Stacey Abrams’ New Georgia Project is a thing of the past,…

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Health & Wellness November 14, 2025

Who gets SNAP benefits to buy groceries and what the government pays for the program – in 5 charts

by Tracy Roof, University of Richmond, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program has helped low-income Americans buy groceries for decades with…

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Psychology November 14, 2025

The rise of the autistic detective – why neurodivergent minds are at the heart of modern mysteries

by Soohyun Cho, Michigan State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] There never seems to be a shortage of good crime shows on TV, and…

Science & Technology November 14, 2025

NASA goes on an ESCAPADE – twin small, low-cost orbiters will examine Mars’ atmosphere

by Christopher Carr, Georgia Institute of Technology and Glenn Lightsey, Georgia Institute of Technology, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Envision a time when hundreds of…

Cobb County School District November 14, 2025

Cobb school board chair says he will not take action on vice chair’s legal issues

By Rebecca Gaunt During the afternoon work session, Cobb County Board of Education Chair David Chastain drew rebukes from the Democratic members of the board when he delivered what he…

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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…