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Puzzles Games and Quizzes November 2, 2026

This week in Cobb history: election milestones quiz

Early November has brought some big changes to Cobb County. Test your knowledge of these election milestones with five questions. Looking up the answers is encouraged. The Cobb County Courier…

Judge Penny Brown Reynolds, Dr. John Tures and Sen. Raphael Warnock

Opinion November 2, 2026

Georgia Democrats “Judge” The Secretary of State Race Is Worth A Strong Push

Photo above: L-R Judge Penny Brown Reynolds, Dr. John Tures and Sen. Raphael Warnock By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College In the race for Georgia’s Secretary…

gasoline pump and an EV charging station with a car

Fuel Cost, Transportation & Development November 2, 2026

Georgia gas prices fall to $3.58 a gallon

Georgia’s average price for regular gasoline fell 7 cents over the past week to $3.58 a gallon, according to AAA, though rising crude oil prices could limit further savings. The…

Weather November 2, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Monday, November 2, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts partly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Monday, November 2, 2026, with a high near 72 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly…

Interstate 20 and 285 shields are overlaid on a drawing of an interstate highway interchange

News, Transportation November 1, 2026

Latest schedule of lane closures for the ongoing $1.2 billion I-285 and I-20 West Interchange project in Cobb and Fulton

The Georgia Department of Transportation released the following updated schedule of lane closures for I-285 and I-20 for the estimated $1.2 billion I-285/I-20 West Interchange project. The primary impacts of…

Community Life, Libraries November 1, 2026

West Cobb Library November events honor veterans and holidays

By Kelly Johnson WEST COBB CRAFT EVENTS HONOR AND CELEBRATE HEROES AND HOLIDAYS While it could be argued that service to community or country doesn’t require a uniform, a badge…

Front of Switzer Library, a brick building with a white columned entranceway

Community Life, Libraries November 1, 2026

Switzer Library November events: Gratitude, books and crafts

By Kelly Johnson MODEST TREE EMBODIES SEASONAL GRATITUDE AT SWITZER Pushing further into the fall season, Charles D. Switzer Library’s Teen Thankful Thought Tree stands out in celebration of Thanksgiving,…

Cobb weather November 1: Photo of cloudy skies above a residential street

Weather November 1, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Sunday, November 1, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Sunday, November 1, 2026, with a high near 62 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly…

Puzzles Games and Quizzes November 1, 2026

Cobb Courier Quiz Rewind: History, geography and news

Time for a second look! This week’s Cobb Courier Rewind brings back five questions from our Oct. 26–31 quizzes, covering local history, geography and news. See what you remember —…

Photo of Mableton Mayor Owens flanked by three other council members

Government & Politics, Local government October 31, 2026

Mableton seeks funding to support local agriculture

Photo by Gabriela Henriquez Stoikow By Gabriela Henriquez Stoikow The City of Mableton is applying to get funding for a Local Food System Planning grant to help facilitate the City…

Detail of Cobb County Police Department STEP Unit vehicle in article about fatal accident on I-75

Traffic incidents October 31, 2026

Marietta school mourns student killed in traffic crash

By Mark Woolsey Students and staff at a Marietta elementary school are mourning the death of a second grader killed in a traffic accident earlier this week. Police and family…

Advance voting sign in front of South Cobb Community Center

Government & Politics, Local government October 31, 2026

Cobb early voting wraps up as Georgia sets midterm records

By Mark Woolsey Voters stood in long lines and records were set as the three-week early voting period for the 2026 midterm election wrapped up Friday. In Cobb County, voters…

Puzzles Games and Quizzes October 31, 2026

Cobb County news quiz: Transit, jail technology and puppets

This week’s questions in our weekly wrapup of Cobb County news cover public transit, jail technology, puppets and more, drawn from Courier articles published during the past seven days. Looking…

Community Life, Libraries October 31, 2026

South Cobb library plans holiday crafts and community outreach

By Kelly Johnson SOUTH COBB REGIONAL LIBRARY GIVES IN SEASON OF THANKFULNESS As November highlights the fall season with gratitude and thankfulness, South Cobb Regional Library exhibits selflessness that is…

Community Life, Libraries October 31, 2026

North Cobb library November events feature autumn wreaths

By Kelly Johnson TWEENS\TEENS TO WIND HOLIDAY AT NORTH COBB REGIONAL LIBRARY With a break for Thanksgiving set at the end of November, North Cobb Regional Library offers children eleven…

Drawings of hand puppets and a marionette

Community Life, Libraries October 31, 2026

Puppetpalooza comes to Mountain View library Nov. 17

By Kelly Johnson MOUNTAIN VIEW PUPPETRY EVENTS ENTERTAIN FOR HOLIDAYS The week before Thanksgiving break, which for some might be a four or five-day holiday weekend or a planned, weeks-long…

Weather October 31, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, October 31, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Saturday, October 31, 2026, with a high near 71 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be cloudy,…

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Health & Wellness October 30, 2026

Your Phone Knows You’re at the Doctor, and Data Brokers Do, Too — Then Profit From It

This article by Michael Scaturro first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Oct. 30, 2026 Chris McQueen finished treatment for leukemia a year and a half ago, but…

A black/white border collie looking at the camera

Pets and Pet Adoption October 30, 2026

“I’m a doggy in need of a permanent loving home!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a male black/white border collie. The following information on this potential family member…

A grey tabby/white kitten sitting inside a cage

Pets and Pet Adoption October 30, 2026

“My name is Gary, and I’m in need of a loving home!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a male grey tabby/white domestic short hair. The following information on this potential…