Mableton

Government & Politics, Local government October 16, 2026

Mableton City Council approves the city’s inaugural comprehensive plan

photos by Gabriela Henriquez Stoikow By Gabriela Henriquez Stoikow The Mableton City Council unanimously approved the “Elevating Tomorrow Mableton 2045 – City of Mableton’s Inaugural Comprehensive Plan” which outlines how…

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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. …

Cobb County Police Department sign in front of headquarters

Crime & Public Safety October 14, 2026

Cobb Police Identify Man Killed on Six Flags Goliath Roller Coaster

By Mark Woolsey Cobb County police have identified the 42-year-old Atlanta man who died Monday after being ejected from the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia. Authorities say…

a screenshot of the six districts in Mableon, with 1,2,3 to the south, 4, 5, 6 to the north

Government & Politics, Local government October 13, 2026

Mableton council to consider first comprehensive plan

The Mableton City Council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting the city’s first comprehensive plan at its Oct. 14 meeting. To download the agenda, and the complete agenda…

Crime & Public Safety October 13, 2026

Cobb County Police Investigate Fatal Six Flags Roller Coaster Fall

By Mark Woolsey Cobb County officials and social media posters are expressing shock and sorrow-and are wondering what led up to the death of a man who flew off Six…

Puzzles Games and Quizzes October 10, 2026

Cobb County Courier Quiz: How Well Did You Follow the News Last Week?

It’s that time of week again, when the Courier tests your knowledge of news stories from the previous week. To see all our past quizzes on various topics, follow this…

Crime & Public Safety October 7, 2026

Mableton selects Anita Allen as first police chief

Mableton has selected Anita Allen as its first police chief as the city prepares to launch its own police department, with full operations targeted for June 1, 2027. The Mableton…

Government & Politics, Local government October 3, 2026

Mableton names Travis Landrum interim facilities director

The Mableton City Council approved an ordinance Wednesday, Sept. 30, assigning Parks and Recreation Director Travis Landrum the additional role of interim facilities and property management director. Landrum will continue…

Dr. Anthony Kerry Stallings at Mableton District 2 Town Hall meeting

Government & Politics, Local government October 1, 2026

At a Mableton District 2 Town Hall meeting, new public safety director outlines his priorities for the city

Photo above: Dr. Anthony Kerry Stallings/ by Gabriela Henriquez Stoikow By Gabriela Henriquez Stoikow On Tuesday evening, District 2 residents of Mableton gathered for a town hall meeting with Councilman…

Sinister looking jack-o-lantern with books

Community Life, Libraries September 29, 2026

South Cobb Regional Library prepares for Halloween with Lessons in Horror and Costume Crafting

By Kelly Johnson SOUTH COBB REGIONAL LIBRARY PREFACES HALLOWEEN WITHLESSONS IN HORROR AND COSTUME CRAFTING While serving a religious majority of approximately 55.3% Protestants, in Mableton, which arguably a percentage…

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Health & Wellness November 2, 2026

Medicare Drug Plans Are Hiking Premiums While Trump Claims Victory on Medicine Prices

This article by Phil Galewitz first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Oct. 30, 2026 Millions of Medicare enrollees who buy stand-alone prescription drug plans will see their…

Government & Politics November 2, 2026

A GOP Congressman Backed Medicaid Work Requirements. His Voters Might Be Exempt.

This article by Jackie Fortiér first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Nov. 2, 2026 When U.S. Rep. David Valadao defended voting for a bill aimed at reducing…

Government & Politics November 2, 2026

Explosive spending, ugly ads and courtroom battles set stage for tense midterm elections

by Ashley Murray and Jonathan Shorman, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] November 1, 2026 WASHINGTON — When the polls close Tuesday night,…

Health & Wellness November 2, 2026

Georgia helped inspire the Medicaid work rules. Its own rules could soon end.

by Briah Lumpkins and Sam Whitehead, KFF Health News, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] November 2, 2026 After years of searching for…

Government & Politics November 2, 2026

From 18th‑century false ballots to the second JFK and double Dan Sullivans, a brief history of spoiler candidates and the unsuccessful legal challenges to them

by Drew Kurlowski, Coastal Carolina University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Less than a week before Election Day, The New York Times reported that people…