Cobb County Current Events

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes October 15, 2026

Cobb County current events quiz for Thursday, Oct. 15

The theme for our quiz on Thursdays is Current Events. Test your knowledge of what’s happening in the county by taking the quiz below. Don’t worry if you miss questions. …

Government & Politics October 15, 2026

Why the GOP’s voter fraud messaging may backfire

by Christopher Miller, University of Richmond, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] With Election Day 2026 just weeks away and control of Congress hanging in the…

Crime & Public Safety October 15, 2026

Young voters fear mass shootings but are divided on gun control

by Jillian Turanovic, University of Colorado Boulder and Kristin Lloyd, Clemson University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Nearly 50 million Americans ages 18 to 29…

Letters to the Editor October 15, 2026

Letter to the Editor: The Importance of Accessible Mental Health Support for Students

[This is a Letter to the Editor. For our policy on letters, and how to submit them, please see the bottom of this article] Dear Editor, Melanie Dallas’s September 19…

Community Life, Things to Do October 15, 2026

Things to do in Cobb County this weekend, Oct. 16-18

Here is a list of a few things to do in Cobb County this weekend: Friday, October 16 to Sunday, October 18. Be sure to check the information in the…