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Michael Paris hold award, flanked by Chamber and East Cobb council officials

Business & Economy November 26, 2025

East Cobb Area Council selects Michael Paris as its East Cobb Citizen of the Year

Photo above: Michael Paris, flanked by Chamber and East Cobb council officials, holds the award. Photo courtesy of Cobb Chamber The East Cobb Area Council of the Cobb Chamber chose…

Business & Economy November 26, 2025

Three South Cobb mayors to speak at South Cobb Area Council’s final meeting of the year

The South Cobb Area Council of the Cobb Chamber will host the three mayors who lead cities in South Cobb: Austell Mayor Ollie Clemons, Mableton Mayor Michael Owens, and Powder…

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Libraries November 26, 2025

South Cobb Regional Library gives the gift of creativity in its December line-up

By Kelly Johnson South Cobb Regional Library has on its December schedule a creative itinerary, with its Hand Made for the Holidays leading off the month on Tuesday, December 2nd…

Lane closures and road work November 26, 2025

Cobb DOT road and lane closures as of Wednesday, November 26, 2025

The following road and lane closures, currently active, are listed on the Cobb County DOT website. To expand the map for a particular roadway, click on the legend to the…

Sign for the Cobb County Adult Detention Center facility

Crime & Public Safety November 26, 2025

Man arrested for firing gun on Cumberland Parkway near Paces Ferry Road

By Mark Woolsey An Austell man now faces several charges after authorities say he fired a weapon near a busy intersection Sunday afternoon. Cobb Police say a 23-year-old man was…

Medical symbolic staff with serpents and wings

Opinion November 26, 2025

Declassifying Nurses As Professionals Will Spike Health Care Costs

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Nurses and would-be nurses reacted in shock to revelations that their degree is no longer considered “professional,” limiting how much…

Weather November 26, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Wednesday, November 26, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts partly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, with a high near 63 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly…

An orange tabby cat loafed inside a cage

Pets and Pet Adoption November 25, 2025

“My name is Jerry, 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 orange tabby domestic short hair. The following information on this potential…

A black/brown hound with a yellow scarf, looking happy

Pets and Pet Adoption November 25, 2025

“My name is Quan, and I’m so excited about the prospect of going home with you!”

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

Transportation & Development November 25, 2025

Kids and Teens Go Full Throttle for E-Bikes as Federal Oversight Stalls

This article by Kate Ruder first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Kate Ruder November 24, 2025 LOUISVILLE, Colo. — E-bike of Colorado sales manager Perry Fletcher said…

An outline of the state of Georgia with a drawing of the GOP Elephant in the middle

Government & Politics November 25, 2025

U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s resignation could lead to ‘dominos falling’ under Gold Dome

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] November 25, 2025 Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene’s abrupt announcement that she plans to resign…

graphic of lab equipment including beakers, microscope and test tubes

Education November 25, 2025

Research breakthroughs often come through collaborations − attacks on academic freedom threaten this vital work

by Volha Chykina, University of Richmond; David P. Baker, Penn State; Frank Fernandez, University of Wisconsin-Madison, and Justin J.W. Powell, University of Luxembourg, [This article first appeared in The Conversation,…

The "Star of Life" symbol represents medicine and health care. Three rectangles are arranged in a radial pattern to form a sort of abstract star shape, with a snake coiled around a staff superimposed on the center.

Health & Wellness November 25, 2025

I treat menopause and its symptoms, and hormone replacement therapy can help – here’s the science behind the FDA’s decision to remove warnings

by Genevieve Hofmann, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] For more than 20 years, hormone therapy for menopause has carried…

Health & Wellness November 25, 2025

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East Cobb Area Council selects Michael Paris as its East Cobb Citizen of the Year

East Cobb Area Council selects Michael Paris as its East Cobb Citizen of the Year

Three South Cobb mayors to speak at South Cobb Area Council’s final meeting of the year

South Cobb Regional Library gives the gift of creativity in its December line-up

Cobb DOT road and lane closures as of Wednesday, November 26, 2025

Man arrested for firing gun on Cumberland Parkway near Paces Ferry Road

Declassifying Nurses As Professionals Will Spike Health Care Costs

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Wednesday, November 26, 2025

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

“My name is Quan, and I’m so excited about the prospect of going home with you!”

Kids and Teens Go Full Throttle for E-Bikes as Federal Oversight Stalls

U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s resignation could lead to ‘dominos falling’ under Gold Dome

Research breakthroughs often come through collaborations − attacks on academic freedom threaten this vital work

I treat menopause and its symptoms, and hormone replacement therapy can help – here’s the science behind the FDA’s decision to remove warnings

Making GLP-1 weight loss drugs cheaper isn’t enough to address America’s obesity problem – here’s why

Student, faculty researchers use AI to improve early detection and diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease

Four Stones Group Relocates Headquarters to The Battery Atlanta

East Cobb Area Council selects Michael Paris as its East Cobb Citizen of the Year

Three South Cobb mayors to speak at South Cobb Area Council’s final meeting of the year

South Cobb Regional Library gives the gift of creativity in its December line-up

Cobb DOT road and lane closures as of Wednesday, November 26, 2025

Man arrested for firing gun on Cumberland Parkway near Paces Ferry Road

Declassifying Nurses As Professionals Will Spike Health Care Costs

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Wednesday, November 26, 2025

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

“My name is Quan, and I’m so excited about the prospect of going home with you!”

Kids and Teens Go Full Throttle for E-Bikes as Federal Oversight Stalls

U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s resignation could lead to ‘dominos falling’ under Gold Dome

Research breakthroughs often come through collaborations − attacks on academic freedom threaten this vital work

I treat menopause and its symptoms, and hormone replacement therapy can help – here’s the science behind the FDA’s decision to remove warnings

Making GLP-1 weight loss drugs cheaper isn’t enough to address America’s obesity problem – here’s why

Student, faculty researchers use AI to improve early detection and diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease

Four Stones Group Relocates Headquarters to The Battery Atlanta

Good Time Charlie Bailey Keeps The Georgia Democrats’ Spirits Up

Name change and renovation in store for Presbyterian Village

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Tuesday, November 25, 2025

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from November 14 to November 20