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

Transportation & Development May 4, 2026

Coalition Forms to Oppose Union Pacific–Norfolk Southern Merger, Citing Competition and Cost Concerns

A newly formed coalition of industry groups, labor organizations and rail competitors launched to oppose the proposed merger of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern, stating in a press release that…

A marijuana leave in front of a cluster of plants

Science & Technology May 4, 2026

Reclassification of marijuana opens doors for much‑needed medical research into the benefits and risks of the drug

by Carey S. Cadieux, Binghamton University, State University of New York, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] When the U.S. Department of Justice moved to reclassify…

The words "Quiz Time" in large cartoon font

Puzzles Games and Quizzes May 2, 2026

How much do you know about Cobb County? Take the quiz and find out

By Larry Felton Johnson The Courier has a daily quiz in our email newsletter, and it’s been pretty successful at engaging readers in the beginning stages. So, I’ve decided to…

A schoolhouse with books superimposed on the front

Education May 1, 2026

Georgia GOP race for state school chief pits incumbent experience against calls for change

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] May 1, 2026 Fred “Bubba” Longgrear has big goals for Georgia’s public schools. Longgrear…

An aerial view of a large roundabout on the South Barrett Reliever

Transportation & Development May 1, 2026

Town Center Loop Expands with South Barrett Reliever Opening

By Larry Felton Johnson On April 23 a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held for the South Barrett Reliever in the Town Center area of Cobb County. The Courier spoke with Tracy…

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Government & Politics, State Government April 30, 2026

The 2020 election continues to cast a shadow over the race for Georgia’s next top election official

by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] April 29, 2026 Eight candidates vying to be Georgia’s next top elections official faced…

News, Transportation April 29, 2026

Cobb DOT list of active road and lane closures as of Wednesday, April 29

The following road and lane closures are currently active and listed on the Cobb County DOT website. To expand the map for a particular roadway, click on the legend to…

Outline of the map of Iran with an Irani flag superimposed on it

Defense April 29, 2026

Can the nearly $1 trillion‑a‑year US military really be depleting key weapons in Iran?

by Michael A. Allen, Boise State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire announced on April 7, 2026, after 40 days of…

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Health & Wellness April 28, 2026

An Urgent Care Treated Her Allergic Reaction. An ER Monitored Her — For $6,700.

This article by Andrew Jones first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Apr 28, 2026 Silvana Toska was playing in a grass field with her daughters late last…

The outline of a Georgia map with the GOP red white and blue elephant in the center

Government & Politics, State Government April 28, 2026

GOP candidates for governor in Georgia clash over the mounds of cash pouring into the race

by Alander Rocha, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] April 27, 2026 A pair of debates aimed at informing voters ahead of the…

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Government & Politics, Local government August 28, 2026