by Cami Koons, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] October 6, 2026 Gov. Brian Kemp announced Tuesday evening that he will suspend penalties... The post Kemp suspends penalties for on-road dyed diesel after USDA secretary urges states to act appeared first on Cobb Courier.

by Alander Rocha, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] October 7, 2026 Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms and Republican Rick Jackson clashed Tuesday night... The post Bottoms, Jackson face each other for first, and likely only, time in Georgia governor’s race appeared first on Cobb Courier.

by Allison Faix, Coastal Carolina University and Samantha Duncan, Coastal Carolina University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Almost 25% of adults in the United States... The post AI can help with academic research but doesn’t always get it right – here are some tips to check the information you receive appeared first on Cobb Courier.

by Annette Regan, University of California, Los Angeles, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The number of people sick with flu is starting to increase across... The post Flu season is near – here’s a guide to available vaccines appeared first on Cobb Courier.

by Michael Hout, New Mexico State University and Arryn Robbins, University of Richmond, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] When people think about what ChatGPT or... The post AI behaves more like a brain than a database – cognitive science’s role in its origin story helps explain why appeared first on Cobb Courier.

In addition to an extensive network of trails and greenways, Cobb County enjoys  a river and many creeks. But how much do you know about the county’s waterways? The Cobb... The post Which Cobb Creek Runs Through It? appeared first on Cobb Courier.

Federal food safety officials are warning consumers not to eat two varieties of Grace canned chicken Vienna sausages distributed to stores in Georgia and four other states because the products... The post USDA warns against eating 2 varieties of imported chicken sausages sold in Georgia and other states appeared first on Cobb Courier.

Cobb County road closures Oct. 7, 2026 The following road and lane closures are currently active and listed on the Cobb County DOT website. To expand the map for a... The post Latest Cobb County Road and Lane Closures as of Wednesday Oct. 7 appeared first on Cobb Courier.

By Mark Woolsey Cobb police continue trying to untangle what happened in a multi-vehicle wreck which killed one person Saturday night. Investigators say a black 2006 Ford-150 was traveling east... The post Cobb Police Investigate Fatal Multi-vehicle Crash on I-285 appeared first on Cobb Courier.

By Mark Woolsey A Cobb County resident for much of her adult life. Nellie Mae Rowe’s path echoes the life of many African-American woman  in the early 20th century. Born... The post Smyrna History Museum Showcases Artist Nellie Mae Rowe appeared first on Cobb Courier.

Tropical Storm Isaias could bring heavy rain, flooding, gusty winds and isolated tornadoes to north and central Georgia from Friday evening into Sunday, according to the National Weather Service. Forecasters... The post Tropical Storm Isaias Could Affect Metro Atlanta By Friday appeared first on Cobb Courier.

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, with a high near 82 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be clear, with... The post Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Wednesday, October 7, 2026 appeared first on Cobb Courier.

This article by Blake Farmer, Cara Anthony, and Katherine Ruppelt, Nashville Public Radio, first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Oct 6, 2026 When Lori Baute first learned... The post Before Saying Yes to the Medical Test, Know the Risks and Benefits appeared first on Cobb Courier.

This article by Catherine Sweeney, WPLN, first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Oct 6, 2026 On Sept. 30, I was one of the seven media witnesses who... The post Witnessing the Failed Execution of Christa Pike: ‘We Could All Hear Her Breathing’ appeared first on Cobb Courier.

by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] October 6, 2026 At first glance, a largely rural district that stretches across 30... The post ‘It’s complicated’: A southwest Georgia district presents both opportunity, risk for Republicans appeared first on Cobb Courier.

by Jonathan Shorman, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] October 5, 2026 President Donald Trump wants to sharply curtail mail ballots. He’s called... The post Trump drops longtime aversion to mail-in voting with GOP trailing in polls appeared first on Cobb Courier.

by Robert Boatright, Clark University; Institute for Humane Studies, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The last 2026 primary elections were held on Sept. 15 in... The post This year’s primary elections showcase some of the problems with US electoral system appeared first on Cobb Courier.

by Kimberlee D’Ardenne, Arizona State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The brain is unbelievably complicated, which is both daunting and fascinating for neuroscientists like... The post Optogenetics wins the Nobel – one neuroscience breakthrough in a line of technological innovations helping scientists map and control the brain appeared first on Cobb Courier.

by Nancy Forster-Holt, University of Rhode Island, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] U.S. Sen. Ed Markey is 80 and has served in Congress for half... The post Why older lawmakers may wait too long to step aside appeared first on Cobb Courier.

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a male brindle/white American pit bull terrier. The following information on this potential... The post “My name is Moomoo, and I’m in need of a loving home!” appeared first on Cobb Courier.

The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a female black domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family... The post “My name is Noir, and I’m in need of a loving home!” appeared first on Cobb Courier.

[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 I pledge allegiance…to the... The post Letter to the Editor: Better for All | Allegiance and Politics appeared first on Cobb Courier.

By Jackie Killings, President of the League of Women Voters of Georgia This is an installment in the League of Women Voters of Georgia’s “How Georgia Votes” series. To read... The post Inside the Polling Place: What to Expect When You Check In appeared first on Cobb Courier.

By Larry Felton Johnson [This is a republication of an evergreen article we first published in July of 2017, when the Courier’s web traffic was less than a tenth of... The post The Rise and Fall (and rise) of the Belmont Hills shopping center in Smyrna appeared first on Cobb Courier.

Each year the Cobb Chamber holds a Public Safety Appreciation Luncheon to  kick off Public Safety Appreciation Week.   At that luncheon an awards ceremony honors public safety personnel who’ve gone... The post Quiz: Who Received Cobb Chamber’s 2026 Public Safety Awards? appeared first on Cobb Courier.

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, with a high near 78  degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly clear,... The post Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Tuesday, October 6, 2026 appeared first on Cobb Courier.

[All photos provided by the Cobb Chamber: photo above, valor awards] A MetroAtlanta Ambulance Service field training officer who helped save a shooting victim and a Marietta firefighting company that... The post Cobb Chamber honors 2026 public safety award recipients appeared first on Cobb Courier.

The following are scores for the past week for restaurants, school cafeterias, hotels, and other food service facilities in Cobb County from the Georgia Department of Public Health. For more... The post Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from September 25 to October 1 appeared first on Cobb Courier.

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a female tan/white American pit bull terrier. The following information on this potential... The post “My name is Princess. Are you here to adopt me?” appeared first on Cobb Courier.

The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a male orange tabby/white domestic short hair. The following information on this potential... The post “I’m a kitty in need of a permanent loving home!” appeared first on Cobb Courier.

This article by Paula Span first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Oct 5, 2026 Medications can snowball as we age. Pill organizers pile up. Prescriptions that are... The post Doctors Should Keep an Eye on Your Mix of Medication. If They Don’t, You Should. appeared first on Cobb Courier.

This article by Linley Sanders, Sarah Jane Tribble, Ali Swenson, and Fatima Hussein, The Associated Press, first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Oct 5, 2026 More than... The post Trump’s Immigration Crackdown Divides Rural Voters, KFF-AP Poll Finds appeared first on Cobb Courier.

by Jonathan Shorman, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] October 3, 2026 When Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin declared in September that Immigration... The post Anxiety is growing Trump may try to disrupt the midterm elections. States are prepping. appeared first on Cobb Courier.

by Ariel Hart, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] October 5, 2026 Krystina McQueen’s severely autistic foster son – who is prone to... The post Georgia cuts payments by 30% for foster children’s autism therapy appeared first on Cobb Courier.

by Travis N. Ridout, Washington State University; Erika Franklin Fowler, Wesleyan University, and Michael Franz, Bowdoin College, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The 2026 U.S.... The post We’ve tracked $80M of spending on almost 170 AI‑generated political ads this year – it’s weird appeared first on Cobb Courier.

by Brian Fitzpatrick, Vanderbilt University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The U.S. Supreme Court returns from summer break Oct. 5, 2026, and begins hearing a... The post Originalism: What it is, what it isn’t and why it’s the most democratic option for the Supreme Court appeared first on Cobb Courier.

by Naveen Basavaraj, Indiana University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] If the goal was to silence rapper Macklemore by preventing him from touring with singer... The post Whether it’s banning books or preventing Macklemore from touring, silencing artists often backfires appeared first on Cobb Courier.

By Larry Felton Johnson There are many venues to see live performances in Cobb County, and wherever you live in the county you are almost certain to be reasonably near... The post How much do you know about the performing arts scene in Cobb County? Take the quiz! appeared first on Cobb Courier.

The Marietta-based Georgia Symphony Orchestra distributed the following announcement about the upcoming opening of its 2026-2027 season: The Georgia Symphony Orchestra (GSO) opens its 2026–27 season with American Tapestry on... The post Georgia Symphony Orchestra Opens Season with American Tapestry, Featuring 2026 Broadcaster of the Year Condace Pressley appeared first on Cobb Courier.

By Mark Woolsey The annual celebration of visual art of a fleeting nature is set for Oct.10-11 in downtown Marietta, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to... The post Chalktoberfest Returns to Marietta Square Oct. 10-11 appeared first on Cobb Courier.

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Monday, October 5, 2026, with a high near 79  degrees. Tonight it is expected to be partly... The post Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Monday, October 5, 2026 appeared first on Cobb Courier.

The statewide average is 3 cents lower than a month ago but 96 cents higher than a year ago. Filling a 15-gallon tank costs about $57.90 at the current average.... The post Kemp’s gas tax suspension spurs 33 cent drop in average Georgia gasoline price appeared first on Cobb Courier.

Cobb County issued 40 new business licenses in unincorporated areas between Sept. 27 and Oct. 4, 2026, with the listings ranging from construction contractors and professional services to retailers, health-related... The post Cobb County Adds 40 New Business Licenses appeared first on Cobb Courier.

[Editor’s note: This is an evergreen article I frequently resurrect and rework as our readership increases, because the Bagby brothers were a fascinating throwback to Depression-era roving bandits, and they... The post William Grady “Roosterman” Bagby, one of the last depression-era bandits appeared first on Cobb Courier.

There are seven cities in Cobb County, each one with an eventful and rich history.  This is Part 1 of a series to test your knowledge of how those cities... The post Test Your Knowledge of Cobb County’s Cities and Their History appeared first on Cobb Courier.

Photo above: Lt. Vetter at podium honoring Officers Dye and LeFave (screenshot from Acworth Board of Alderman meeting video) At the Thursday, October 1 meeting of the Acworth Board of... The post Acworth Officers Recognized for Lifesaving Aid to Stabbing Victim appeared first on Cobb Courier.

The National Weather Service forecasts showers and thunderstorms here in Cobb County on Sunday, October 4, 2026, with a high near 76 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a... The post Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Sunday, October 4, 2026 appeared first on Cobb Courier.

By Mark Woolsey The City of Acworth is working on upgrading its trail system. The mayor of Acworth, members of the Board of Alderman and the Acworth Lake Authority held... The post Acworth Trail Project to Connect Neighborhoods With Downtown appeared first on Cobb Courier.

Widespread rain and embedded thunderstorms are expected across north and central Georgia beginning Sunday afternoon and continuing through much of the night, with high rainfall rates creating the potential for... The post Heavy Rain Could Bring Localized Flash Flooding to Cobb and much of north Georgia appeared first on Cobb Courier.

How closely did you follow Cobb County news this week? Test what you remember with our quiz on the local stories and decisions that made headlines. We run this quiz... The post Cobb County Courier Quiz: What Do You Remember From This Week’s News? appeared first on Cobb Courier.