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Cobb County Courier
Published October 02Cobb County Advance Voting Quiz: Are You Ready for November 3?
Advance voting for the November 3 General Election in Cobb begins soon, and it isn’t too early to make sure you’re prepared to exercise your most important civic duty in...
Cobb County Courier
Published October 02Candidates, tell our readers why they should vote for you, but with two conditions
The Cobb County Courier welcomes statements from candidates for local Cobb County offices, statewide offices, or for congressional seats. This includes candidates at all levels who are running for office...
Cobb County Courier
Published October 02Cobb and Other Metro Counties Could See Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms Friday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms could bring locally heavy rainfall and lightning to north and central Georgia Friday afternoon and evening, according to the National Weather Service. Patchy dense fog is...
GPB News
Published October 02Cornell rape case gets special prosecutor. And, Renee Good's family sues the government
New legal action in two closely watched cases: one at Cornell, the other over Renee Good's death. We take a closer look.
Cobb County Courier
Published October 02Building Georgia’s Workforce for Tomorrow
[The Cobb County Courier invites candidates to submit articles explaining what their vision is for the office they seek, and why voters should elect them. To check out our requirements...
GPB News
Published October 02Why is diesel more expensive than regular gas?
Diesel hasn't always been more expensive than other gasoline. Then in 2004, a switch happened due to air quality standards, demand, and taxes. In this week's Indicator newsletter, we dig into diesel prices, what kind of fun people are buying, and other forms of making your tax…
GPB News
Published October 02Failed 'torturous' execution attempt on Christa Pike reignites death penalty debate
The botched execution in Tennessee of Christa Pike, who survived despite being subject to two doses of lethal injection on Wednesday, has reignited furious debate about the death penalty in the U.S.
Cobb County Courier
Published October 02Norton Highlights Downtown and South Cobb Drive Plans in Smyrna Address
By Mark Woolsey The mayor of Smyrna is nothing if not bullish about the future of nearly 60 thousand people who call the suburban city home. Mayor Derek Norton updated...
Cobb County Courier
Published October 02Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Friday, October 2, 2026
The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Friday, October 2, 2026, with a high near 88 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a...
Cobb County Courier
Published October 02Candidate forum set for Oct. 5: UPDATED WITH LIST OF CONFIRMED PARTICIPANTS
A candidate forum will be held Monday, Oct. 5, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Faith Christian Center, 3831 Tramore Pointe Parkway in Austell, offering voters an opportunity to meet...
GPB News
Published October 02Discursive Verses: when pulling rank goes wrong
NPR Music culture critic and reporter Rodney Carmichael ruminates on the latest in rap culture. This week: a hip-hop divorce, an OutKast lawsuit and the state of rap music on the charts.
GPB News
Published October 02Who uttered the phrase 'the ideological clowns are out' this week? The quiz knows
Plus, how well do you know your pandas and fat bears?