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Cobb County Courier
Published September 22How the pro‑nicotine ‘wellness’ movement rebranded an addictive drug
by Hasmeena Kathuria, University of Wisconsin-Madison, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] An ironic development emerging alongside the “Make America Healthy Again” movement is the portrayal...
GPB News
Published September 22GPB morning headlines for September 22, 2026
The Atlanta City Council unanimously approved a resolution Monday supporting light rail on all 22 miles of the Beltline trail; Toni Morrison’s The Bluest Eye has been removed from school libraries in Cobb County.
Cobb County Courier
Published September 22The Silver Comet: the train that predated the trail
By Larry Felton Johnson [Editor’s note: We’ve been resurrecting and reworking some of the articles we published in the early days of the Courier as our readership increases. The first...
Cobb County Courier
Published September 22How Much Do You Know About Cobb County’s Portion of the Silver Comet Trail?
The Silver Comet Trail is not only a wonderful amenity for Cobb County residents, but is also a driver of economic development and a major tourist attraction. But how much...
Cobb County Courier
Published September 22Driver Seriously Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on Church Road in Smyrna
A driver was seriously injured Friday night after a Ford Mustang left Church Road near Groover Drive in the Smyrna area and struck a fence and utility pole, according to...
Cobb County Courier
Published September 22Mableton Volunteers Remove 33 Bags of Litter From Discovery Boulevard
Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about a litter cleanup along Discovery Blvd: Volunteers from Legacy At The River Line HOA, Friends of Mableton and theSouth...
Cobb County Courier
Published September 22Annual Car Show Supports Smyrna Jonquil Lions Club Programs
Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about the Smyrna Jonquil Lions Club’s Annual Car Show: The Smyrna Jonquil Lions Club hosted our Annual Car Show...
Cobb County Courier
Published September 22Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Tuesday, September 22, 2026
The National Weather Service forecasts partly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, with a high near 89 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be partly...
GPB News
Published September 21Georgia Today: Beltline light rail; Banned books; Weasel study
On the Sept. 21 edition: Cobb County Schools bans a Toni Morrison novel; Atlanta advocates push for Beltline rail; And the first known Muslim woman ever elected to the Georgia House challenges Republican Rick Jackson on his rhetoric.
Cobb County Courier
Published September 21The Drugs and Devices Have Been on the Market for Years. But FDA-Ordered Studies Still Aren’t Done.
This article by David Hilzenrath first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Sep 18, 2026 When the FDA was deciding whether to approve the drug Tavneos several years...
Cobb County Courier
Published September 21It’s Hard To Predict Who Will Be Suicidal. It’s Easier To Ensure People Can’t Shoot Themselves.
This article by Aneri Pattani first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Sep 21, 2026 Paul Nestadt is about as steeped in suicide prevention as a person can...
Cobb County Courier
Published September 21Trump likes data centers. Congress seems stuck. The midterms could deliver a verdict.
by David Lightman, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] September 20, 2026 WASHINGTON — The rare 2026 issue that draws huge support from...