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Wellstar President & CEO Ketul J. Patel takes part in the healthcare system's annual Day of Service

Wellstar Health System November 14, 2025

Wellstar’s 2025 Day of Service Rallies 500+ Volunteers

Photo above: Wellstar President & CEO Ketul J. Patel takes part in the healthcare system’s annual Day of Service The following article and photos were submitted by Wellstar Health System:…

Silhouettes of a group of soldiers with weapons and other gear

Kennesaw State University November 14, 2025

Kennesaw State receives APLU Public Impact Research Award for veteran suicide prevention research

[This article by Christin Senior first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] With behavioral health challenges on the rise among service members and first responders, Kennesaw…

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 14, 2025

Conflicting Advice on Covid Shots Likely To Ding Already Low Vaccine Rates, Experts Warn

This article by Phillip Reese first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Phillip Reese November 14, 2025 More than three-quarters of American adults didn’t get a covid shot…

Georgia State Capitol on mostly sunny day

Government & Politics November 14, 2025

GOP lawmaker says tougher campaign finance penalties needed in response to New Georgia Project case

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] November 13, 2025 Stacey Abrams’ New Georgia Project is a thing of the past,…

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Health & Wellness November 14, 2025

Who gets SNAP benefits to buy groceries and what the government pays for the program – in 5 charts

by Tracy Roof, University of Richmond, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program has helped low-income Americans buy groceries for decades with…

Drawing of a brain alongside drawing of a heart

Psychology November 14, 2025

The rise of the autistic detective – why neurodivergent minds are at the heart of modern mysteries

by Soohyun Cho, Michigan State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] There never seems to be a shortage of good crime shows on TV, and…

Science & Technology November 14, 2025

NASA goes on an ESCAPADE – twin small, low-cost orbiters will examine Mars’ atmosphere

by Christopher Carr, Georgia Institute of Technology and Glenn Lightsey, Georgia Institute of Technology, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Envision a time when hundreds of…

Cobb County School District November 14, 2025

Cobb school board chair says he will not take action on vice chair’s legal issues

By Rebecca Gaunt During the afternoon work session, Cobb County Board of Education Chair David Chastain drew rebukes from the Democratic members of the board when he delivered what he…

Weather November 14, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Friday, November 14, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Friday, November 14, 2025, with a high near 70 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be clear, with…

Welcome to Cobb County brick sign at Henderson Road on Veterans Memorial

Things to Do November 13, 2025

Things to do this weekend in Cobb County: Fri Nov 14 to Sun Nov 16

Here is a list of a few things to do in Cobb County this weekend: Friday, November 7, to Sunday, November 9. Friday, November 14, 2025 GSO and Marietta’s 2025…

Kennesaw State University November 13, 2025

Wind ensemble one of two KSU groups chosen for Georgia Music Educators’ Association performance

Photo above by Matt Yung: Nathan Nabb and David Kehler [This article by Dave Shelles with photos by Matt Yung first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with…

A black/white kitten with a blue pet collar, sitting inside a cage

Pets and Pet Adoption November 13, 2025

“My name is Noah. Are you here to adopt me?”

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

A black American pit bull terrier with an orange scarf, looking happy

Pets and Pet Adoption November 13, 2025

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

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a female black American pit bull terrier. The following information on this potential…

Weather November 13, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Thursday, November 13, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Thursday, November 13, 2025, with a high near 67 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly clear,…

Cobb elections board Vice Chair Stacy Efrat

Elections November 13, 2025

Cobb election board Vice Chair urges BOC to support virtual comments for election board meetings

During the public comment portion of this morning’s Cobb County Board of Commissioners meeting, Stacy Efrat, the Vice Chair of the Cobb County Board of Elections and Registration, made two…

Crime & Public Safety November 13, 2025

Cobb DA to present: “Law & Order: Behind the Scenes – After the Arrest”

The Cobb County District Attorney’s Office distributed the following announcement about an event to educate the public on how the criminal justice system works: Cobb District Attorney’s Office presents Law&…

Silhouette of a conductor in front of a chamber orchestra

Marietta November 13, 2025

Georgia Symphony Orchestra launches chamber concert series with “evocative, candlelit atmosphere” in historic Marietta venues

The Georgia Symphony Orchestra (GSO) is introducing a new Chamber Concert Series, offering audiences an intimate musical experience at Marietta’s historic landmarks. Performed by small ensembles in candlelit settings, the…

Dance November 13, 2025

KSU Dance Department celebrates 20 years of innovation with ‘Labyrinth’ performances Nov. 13–15

[This article first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission … all photos by Matt Yung] Two decades after its founding, the Kennesaw State University Department of…

History November 13, 2025

Beginning of the 20th Century: the automobile begins its rapid rise to dominate the roads of Cobb County

[Editor’s note: This is an evergreen article we periodically update, edit and republish. The first version appeared in 2017] By Larry Felton Johnson If the first owners of automobiles in…

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Wellstar’s 2025 Day of Service Rallies 500+ Volunteers

Wellstar’s 2025 Day of Service Rallies 500+ Volunteers

Kennesaw State receives APLU Public Impact Research Award for veteran suicide prevention research

Conflicting Advice on Covid Shots Likely To Ding Already Low Vaccine Rates, Experts Warn

GOP lawmaker says tougher campaign finance penalties needed in response to New Georgia Project case

Who gets SNAP benefits to buy groceries and what the government pays for the program – in 5 charts

The rise of the autistic detective – why neurodivergent minds are at the heart of modern mysteries

NASA goes on an ESCAPADE – twin small, low-cost orbiters will examine Mars’ atmosphere

Cobb school board chair says he will not take action on vice chair’s legal issues

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Friday, November 14, 2025

Things to do this weekend in Cobb County: Fri Nov 14 to Sun Nov 16

Wind ensemble one of two KSU groups chosen for Georgia Music Educators’ Association performance

“My name is Noah. Are you here to adopt me?”

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

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Thursday, November 13, 2025

Cobb election board Vice Chair urges BOC to support virtual comments for election board meetings

Wellstar’s 2025 Day of Service Rallies 500+ Volunteers

Kennesaw State receives APLU Public Impact Research Award for veteran suicide prevention research

Conflicting Advice on Covid Shots Likely To Ding Already Low Vaccine Rates, Experts Warn

GOP lawmaker says tougher campaign finance penalties needed in response to New Georgia Project case

Who gets SNAP benefits to buy groceries and what the government pays for the program – in 5 charts

The rise of the autistic detective – why neurodivergent minds are at the heart of modern mysteries

NASA goes on an ESCAPADE – twin small, low-cost orbiters will examine Mars’ atmosphere

Cobb school board chair says he will not take action on vice chair’s legal issues

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Friday, November 14, 2025

Things to do this weekend in Cobb County: Fri Nov 14 to Sun Nov 16

Wind ensemble one of two KSU groups chosen for Georgia Music Educators’ Association performance

“My name is Noah. Are you here to adopt me?”

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

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Thursday, November 13, 2025

Cobb election board Vice Chair urges BOC to support virtual comments for election board meetings

Cobb DA to present: “Law & Order: Behind the Scenes – After the Arrest”

Georgia Symphony Orchestra launches chamber concert series with “evocative, candlelit atmosphere” in historic Marietta venues

KSU Dance Department celebrates 20 years of innovation with ‘Labyrinth’ performances Nov. 13–15

Beginning of the 20th Century: the automobile begins its rapid rise to dominate the roads of Cobb County