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Mableton November 9, 2025

Before you complain about today’s road maintenance, read about this 1911 auto adventure through Mableton and Austell

[This article is part of an ongoing project of resurrecting evergreen articles from the Cobb County Courier’s stacks, and expanding them with newly discovered information] By Larry Felton Johnson The…

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Weekend Quiz November 9, 2025

Quiz: How much do you know about the City of Marietta?

How much do you know about the City of Marietta? We run daily quizzes in the Cobb County Courier newsletter, and recently decided to move the Saturday and Sunday quizzes…

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Marietta November 9, 2025

Support local business at Marietta Square Candlelight Shopping Event

The slogan “Support Local Business” has become popular over the last few decades as local businesses have been replaced first by mall chain stores and megastores, and then by online…

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

Mableton November 9, 2025

Agenda for Monday’s Mableton City Council Work Session includes financial report, animal control ordinance

The Mableton City Council work session will be held this Monday, November 10, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. at the Riverside EpiCenter, 135 Riverside Parkway, Austell, GA 30168.. To keep up…

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new business November 9, 2025

18 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, October 24

Here are the 31 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, November 7, 2025. These are only licenses for businesses in unincorporated Cobb County. Cities…

Weather November 9, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Sunday, November 9, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Sunday, November 9, 2025, with a high near 68 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

History November 8, 2025

A grave robbery in Cobb County: 1879

[We occasionally update and republish our evergreen history articles. This article first appeared in the Courier in November 23, 2023 In the original version of the article we stated we…

Weekend Quiz November 8, 2025

Quiz: Name That Cobb High School Mascot!

Try your hand at matching the Cobb County high schools with their mascots! The Cobb County Courier has a daily quiz in our email newsletter. But here on the main…

Lane closures and road work November 8, 2025

Cobb DOT open house on Villa Rica Road proposals

The Cobb DOT will host a public open house about the proposed improvements at the intersection of Villa Rica and Irwin roads. The intersection is just west of Barrett Parkway….

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Lane closures and road work November 8, 2025

GDOT releases updated schedule of lane closures for I-285 and I-20 in Cobb and Fulton counties

The Georgia Department of Transportation released the following updated schedule of lane closures for I-285 and I-20 for the I-285/I-20 West Interchange project beginning Monday November 10: Weather permitting, the…

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Land Use & Zoning November 8, 2025

Cobb Uniform Development Code public meetings begin next week

Public meetings on Cobb’s proposed Uniform Development Code begin this week, with the first meeting scheduled for Wednesday, November 12. There are five meetings to choose from, on different dates…

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Weather November 8, 2025

Temperatures as low as 28 degrees expected beginning Sunday in metro Atlanta

A freeze watch will be in effect for much of north and central Georgia from late Sunday night through Monday morning, with temperatures expected to dip to as low as…

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Elections November 8, 2025

Cobb Elections to Review Precinct Procedures After Voter Delays

According to an announcement on the Cobb County government website, Cobb County Elections and Registration plans to review precinct logistics and procedures following delays and congestion at several polling sites…

Weather November 8, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, November 8, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts partly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Saturday, November 8, 2025, with a high near 73 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

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Health & Wellness November 7, 2025

Wielding Obscure Budget Tools, Trump’s ‘Reaper’ Vought Sows Turmoil in Public Health

This article by Amy Maxmen and Oona Zenda first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Amy Maxmen and Oona Zenda November 7, 2025 When President Donald Trump posted…

Transportation November 7, 2025

Here are airports hit by the FAA pullback on air traffic; 3,300 flights daily to be canceled

by Jacob Fischler, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] November 6, 2025 The 40 airports set to see a 10% reduction in flights…

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Pets and Pet Adoption November 7, 2025

Diane Keaton’s $5M pet trust would be over the top if reports prove true – here’s how to ensure your beloved pet is safe after you are gone

by Allison Anna Tait, University of Richmond, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Diane Keaton loved her dog, Reggie. The award-winning actor, director and real estate…

Health & Wellness November 7, 2025

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Before you complain about today’s road maintenance, read about this 1911 auto adventure through Mableton and Austell

Before you complain about today’s road maintenance, read about this 1911 auto adventure through Mableton and Austell

Quiz: How much do you know about the City of Marietta?

Support local business at Marietta Square Candlelight Shopping Event

Agenda for Monday’s Mableton City Council Work Session includes financial report, animal control ordinance

18 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, October 24

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Sunday, November 9, 2025

A grave robbery in Cobb County: 1879

Quiz: Name That Cobb High School Mascot!

Cobb DOT open house on Villa Rica Road proposals

GDOT releases updated schedule of lane closures for I-285 and I-20 in Cobb and Fulton counties

Cobb Uniform Development Code public meetings begin next week

Temperatures as low as 28 degrees expected beginning Sunday in metro Atlanta

Cobb Elections to Review Precinct Procedures After Voter Delays

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, November 8, 2025

Wielding Obscure Budget Tools, Trump’s ‘Reaper’ Vought Sows Turmoil in Public Health

Here are airports hit by the FAA pullback on air traffic; 3,300 flights daily to be canceled

Before you complain about today’s road maintenance, read about this 1911 auto adventure through Mableton and Austell

Quiz: How much do you know about the City of Marietta?

Support local business at Marietta Square Candlelight Shopping Event

Agenda for Monday’s Mableton City Council Work Session includes financial report, animal control ordinance

18 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, October 24

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Sunday, November 9, 2025

A grave robbery in Cobb County: 1879

Quiz: Name That Cobb High School Mascot!

Cobb DOT open house on Villa Rica Road proposals

GDOT releases updated schedule of lane closures for I-285 and I-20 in Cobb and Fulton counties

Cobb Uniform Development Code public meetings begin next week

Temperatures as low as 28 degrees expected beginning Sunday in metro Atlanta

Cobb Elections to Review Precinct Procedures After Voter Delays

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, November 8, 2025

Wielding Obscure Budget Tools, Trump’s ‘Reaper’ Vought Sows Turmoil in Public Health

Here are airports hit by the FAA pullback on air traffic; 3,300 flights daily to be canceled

Diane Keaton’s $5M pet trust would be over the top if reports prove true – here’s how to ensure your beloved pet is safe after you are gone

Why does your doctor seem so rushed and dismissive? That bedside manner may be the result of the health care system

A brief history of congressional oversight, from Revolutionary War financing to Pam Bondi

Question from an 1895 Atlanta newspaper: “Has the bicycle come to stay?”