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Government & Politics November 6, 2026

Healthcare Cuts Fuel Democrats’ Election Blowout

This article by Julie Rovner first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Nov. 6, 2026 Healthcare affordability. Abortion access. “Medicare for All.” Healthcare was a major force behind…

Government & Politics November 6, 2026

Midterm Wave Sets a Course for ‘Medicare for All’ Fight

This article by Kate Wells first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Nov. 6, 2026 LANSING, Mich. — Fifteen years working as an emergency room nurse has convinced…

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Government & Politics November 6, 2026

Still focused on D.C. projects, Trump signs order preserving Oval Office

by Ariana Figueroa, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] November 5, 2026 WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday to…

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Government & Politics November 6, 2026

Georgia Democrats ride national blue wave into power in history-making election

by Maya Homan, Alander Rocha and Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] November 6, 2026 Within an hour of polls closing…

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Government & Politics November 6, 2026

Young men and Latino voters helped drive the Democrats’ blue wave. Why did they abandon Trump?

by Grace Jennings-Edquist, The Conversation and Justin Bergman, The Conversation, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The young men and Hispanic and Latino voters who helped…

Government & Politics November 6, 2026

Young people turned out in near‑record numbers for the 2026 midterms, with the economy top of their minds

by Sara Suzuki, Tufts University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The economy was the top issue for voters in the November 2026 midterm elections, which…

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International November 6, 2026

JD Vance singled out Iran War for midterm rout – he didn’t say what should happen next in conflict

by Javed Ali, University of Michigan, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] While votes were still being counted in the U.S. midterm elections, administration figures in…

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Pets and Pet Adoption November 6, 2026

“My name is Osha, 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 tabby/white domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…

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Pets and Pet Adoption November 6, 2026

“My name is Toby, 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 tri-color beagle. The following information on this potential family member is…

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Health & Wellness November 6, 2026

Emory Winship Mobile Prostate Cancer Screening Unit Returns to Cobb County Libraries Ahead of Thanksgiving

The Cobb County Public Library distributed the following announcement: The Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University’s Mobile Prostate Cancer Screening Unit is returning to Cobb County libraries to provide no-cost…

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes November 6, 2026

From a giant chicken to a locomotive: A Cobb County trivia quiz

From a giant chicken to a famous locomotive, Cobb County has plenty of stories to explore. Try these five questions. Looking up the answers is encouraged! The Cobb County Courier…

Education, News November 6, 2026

KSU President Kathy S. Schwaig, trustees, and alumni recognized in Georgia 500

[This article and photo first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] Kennesaw State University’s impact across Georgia is reflected in Georgia Trend magazine’s 2026 edition of…

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Business & Economy, Local Business November 6, 2026

First Christian Church of Mableton hosts business luncheon

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about a business luncheon organized by the First Christian Church of Mableton: The First Christian Church of Mableton hosted the…

Weather November 6, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Friday, November 6, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Friday, November 6, 2026, with a high near 71 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

Government & Politics November 5, 2026

Democrats’ Election Rout Is Poised To Dramatically Reorder Federal Health Policy

This article by Stephanie Armour and Amanda Seitz first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Nov. 4, 2026 Democrats’ decisive sweep of the U.S. House and Senate in…

Government & Politics November 5, 2026

Midterm Voters Split on Abortion and Trans Healthcare Ballot Questions

This article by Bram Sable-Smith first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Nov. 5, 2026 ST. LOUIS — Voters’ sweeping support of Democratic candidates in Tuesday’s midterm election…

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Opinion November 5, 2026

Bookman: Here’s why the midterm election blowout is actually good for Republicans

by Jay Bookman, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] November 5, 2026 Tuesday night was a great night for the Republican Party. I’m…

Government & Politics November 5, 2026

Kemp won’t call Georgia lawmakers back to redraw maps or to curb executive powers

by Alander Rocha, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] November 4, 2026 Outgoing Republican Gov. Brian Kemp announced Wednesday that he would not…

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Economy November 5, 2026

Midterms are bad for incumbents – and even worse when energy prices are high

by Michael A. Mische, University of Southern California, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] As Democrats and Republicans look at the overwhelming results of the 2026…

Government & Politics November 5, 2026

Donald Trump’s Republicans suffer landslide defeat – what this means for the world

by Andrew Gawthorpe, Leiden University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Donald Trump’s Republican Party has received a stunning rebuke in the US midterm elections. Republicans…