Hurricane Isaias

graphic diagram of a hurricane showing swirling water above and heat below

News, Weather October 10, 2026

What is a Post-Tropical Cyclone?

The former Hurricane Isaias has now been designated a Post-Tropical Cyclone by the National Hurricane Center. But what is that? A post-tropical cyclone is a former tropical storm or hurricane…

Georgia Power sign at Plant McDonough-Atkinson in Cobb County accompanying article about restory power

News, Weather October 9, 2026

Georgia Power prepares for possible Hurricane Isaias outages

According to a company press release, Georgia Power is preparing crews and resources for potential power outages this weekend as Hurricane Isaias threatens portions of its service territory with damaging…

Lane closures and road work, Transportation & Development October 9, 2026

I-285 weekend closure in Smyrna and Atlanta canceled; next closure Oct. 16-19

The Georgia Department of Transportation has canceled the Oct. 9-12 closure of all lanes on I-285 between South Atlanta Road and South Cobb Drive because of a forecast of heavy…

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News, Weather October 9, 2026

Hurricane Isaias could bring flooding, strong winds and tornadoes across Georgia

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County, metro Atlanta and much of north and central Georgia on Thursday evening, October 8, 2026, warning that Hurricane…

A color drawing of a house, car, and tree partially submerged in a flood

News, Weather October 9, 2026

Flood Watch issued for Cobb County and much of Georgia through Sunday morning

The National Weather Service has continued a Flood Watch for Cobb County, metro Atlanta and much of north and central Georgia from late Friday night, October 9, through Sunday morning,…

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News, Weather October 8, 2026

National Weather Service warns of possible flooding, strong winds and tornadoes in Cobb and other Georgia counties

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook Thursday morning, October 8, 2026, for much of north and central Georgia, including Cobb County and the Atlanta metropolitan area. The…

Pets and Pet Adoption October 28, 2026

“My name is Buffy, and I’m in need of a loving home!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a female tabby/white domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…

Pets and Pet Adoption October 28, 2026

“I’m a doggy in need of a permanent loving home!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a female tri-color hound. The following information on this potential family member is…

Health & Wellness October 28, 2026

In California and Other States, Dads Are Now Even With Moms in Paid Leave Claims

This article by Elly Yu, LAist, first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Oct. 28, 2026 Karlo Campana is usually outnumbered these days. He has three young kids…

Health & Wellness October 28, 2026

Hospital Beds for the Nation’s Sickest Kids Are Disappearing

This article by Katheryn Houghton first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Oct. 28, 2026 Hospital units dedicated to treating the nation’s sickest kids are disappearing nationwide. In…

Opinion October 28, 2026

Bookman: This midterm election could reshape Georgia politics

by Jay Bookman, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] October 28, 2026 If you believe the polls, Jon Ossoff will easily win re-election…