News across Greater Atlanta

South Africa reels from spate of mass shootings that killed 38 people in a week
On Saturday night, there were separate mass shootings near South Africa's two largest cities.

Can You Name That Park in Cobb County?
Cobb County’s parks offer more than playgrounds and walking trails. Some preserve pieces of local history; others offer places to explore nature or watch planes land. In this five-question quiz,...
From professor to patient: One man's journey on the frontier of lung cancer treatment
Lung cancer is still the top cancer killer, but new developments are shifting what the future might hold for patients.

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Sunday, September 27, 2026
The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Sunday, September 27, 2026, with a high near 81 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly clear,...
These Democrats are making Christianity a centerpiece of their midterm campaigns
It's rare for Democrats to make religion a centerpiece of their campaigns. But this midterm election cycle, a number of candidates for Congress are doing just that.

Trump calls Iranian plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz not 'acceptable'
President Trump said he was rejecting an Iranian plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The Iranian proposal is similar to a memorandum of understanding agreed upon by the U.S. and Iran back in June.

OpenAI says its models engaged with US government websites in misbehavior disclosure
The disclosure is the latest in a string of incidents in which the AI platform has been caught going rogue. OpenAI says it is reviewing the findings.

Windy weddings and rocky cruises: How East Coasters are braving the nor'easter this weekend
Northeast states saw rising tides and widespread power outages on Saturday as the storm ripped through the region. Forecasters expect significant winds and rain throughout the weekend.

'Wait Wait' for September 26, 2026: With Not My Job guest John Cook
This week, Wait Wait is live in Omaha with host Peter Sagal, special guest John Cook and panelists Josh Gondelman, Faith Salie, and Dulcé Sloan

OPINION: Trump's U.N. speech, a stark contrast with past presidents
President Donald Trump mused openly before the United Nations about whether he should annihilate Iran. It's a stark contrast to how his predecessors have spoken about wielding US military power.

Chicken stew sold in Georgia and other states recalled after missing import reinspection
Sempio Food Services Inc. is recalling about 4,596 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken stew imported from South Korea because the products did not receive required U.S. import reinspection, according to the...

Cobb County Courier Quiz: What Do You Remember From This Week’s News?
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...