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Economy November 10, 2026

US national debt keeps rising after years of tax cuts – and this will make policymaking all the more difficult

by Hinckley Jones-Sanpei, University of Denver, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Democrats, set to take over Congress with robust majorities, will face at least one…

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Economy

US national debt keeps rising after years of tax cuts – and this will make policymaking all the more difficult


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Government & Politics

Voters rejected data centers in dozens of communities, fueling the narrative that opposition to the AI infrastructure contributed to the 2026 blue wave


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Government & Politics

What happens after a midterm tsunami? Lessons from 1974 and 1994


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Pets and Pet Adoption

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



A black/brindle labrador retriever with tongue's out

Pets and Pet Adoption

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


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Cobb County Explained

Cobb County Explained: How Open Records Requests Work


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Puzzles Games and Quizzes

Quiz: How well do you know Georgia’s Open Records Act?


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Community, Giving Back to the Community

Silver Creek HOA joins volunteers for Mableton cleanup on Six Flags Parkway



Government & Politics, Local government

Cobb certifies 2026 midterm results after record turnout


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Weather

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Tuesday, November 10, 2026


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Government & Politics

Trump’s gerrymandering push flops as Democrats win redrawn seats


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Health & Wellness

Texas Democrats Swept Statewide Races. Now Comes the Hard Part of Solving Healthcare Angst.



Georgia Power sign at Plant McDonough-Atkinson in Cobb County accompanying article about restory power

Government & Politics

Democrats take control of Georgia’s powerful utility regulator


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Puzzles Games and Quizzes

The Conversation U.S. weekly news quiz


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Government & Politics

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


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Government & Politics

Georgia Gov.‑elect Keisha Lance Bottoms stands on the shoulders of Stacey Abrams, Charlotta Bass and countless other Black women who dreamed



Three gears, the largest one with a dollar sign in the middle

Economy November 10, 2026

US national debt keeps rising after years of tax cuts – and this will make policymaking all the more difficult

by Hinckley Jones-Sanpei, University of Denver, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Democrats, set to take over Congress with robust majorities, will face at least one…


Server cabinets in a data center

Government & Politics November 10, 2026

Voters rejected data centers in dozens of communities, fueling the narrative that opposition to the AI infrastructure contributed to the 2026 blue wave

by Barbara A. Trish, Grinnell College, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Data centers were on the ballot, both directly and indirectly, in the 2026 midterm…


sign with American flag stating "Vote Here"

Government & Politics November 10, 2026

What happens after a midterm tsunami? Lessons from 1974 and 1994

by Robert A. Strong, University of Virginia, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] There were lots of surprises on the evening of Nov. 3 when the…


A white/tabby kitten held by someone behind

Pets and Pet Adoption November 10, 2026

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


A black/brindle labrador retriever with tongue's out

Pets and Pet Adoption November 10, 2026

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

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


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Cobb County Explained November 10, 2026

Cobb County Explained: How Open Records Requests Work

This is an entry in a series called Cobb County Explained. To learn more about this series, visit this link to the series introduction. Georgia’s Open Records Act gives residents…


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Puzzles Games and Quizzes November 10, 2026

Quiz: How well do you know Georgia’s Open Records Act?

Want to see a county contract or find out what your city spent on a project? Test your knowledge of Georgia’s Open Records Act. Looking up the answers is encouraged….


Group photo of Silver Creek HOA cleanup

Community, Giving Back to the Community November 10, 2026

Silver Creek HOA joins volunteers for Mableton cleanup on Six Flags Parkway

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about a cleanup run by the Silver Creek HOA and Keep Mableton Beautiful: Silver Creek HOA along with volunteers from…


Government & Politics, Local government November 10, 2026

Cobb certifies 2026 midterm results after record turnout

By Mark Woolsey It’s official. The Cobb County Board of Elections and Registration certified the results of the 2026 midterm elections, which drew record turnout in Cobb. There was plenty…


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Weather November 10, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Tuesday, November 10, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts partly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, with a high near 71 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly…


Color drawing of the south side of the White House

Government & Politics November 9, 2026

Trump’s gerrymandering push flops as Democrats win redrawn seats

by Jonathan Shorman, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] November 5, 2026 Alabama Republicans had hoped Rep. Shomari Figures would deliver a concession…


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Health & Wellness November 9, 2026

Texas Democrats Swept Statewide Races. Now Comes the Hard Part of Solving Healthcare Angst.

This article by Renuka Rayasam first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Nov. 6, 2026 Texas Democrats spent three decades trying to regain control of the governor’s mansion…


Georgia Power sign at Plant McDonough-Atkinson in Cobb County accompanying article about restory power

Government & Politics November 9, 2026

Democrats take control of Georgia’s powerful utility regulator

by Emily Jones, WABE/Grist, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] November 9, 2026 This coverage is made possible through a partnership between WABE…


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Puzzles Games and Quizzes November 9, 2026

The Conversation U.S. weekly news quiz

by Fritz Holznagel, The Conversation, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] We hope you’ve enjoyed this quiz from our quizmaster, Fritz Holznagel, a past winner of…


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Government & Politics November 9, 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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Government & Politics November 9, 2026

Georgia Gov.‑elect Keisha Lance Bottoms stands on the shoulders of Stacey Abrams, Charlotta Bass and countless other Black women who dreamed

by Allissa V. Richardson, USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] There are elections that change the political map. And…


Children smashing pumpkins at a Mableton event

Community, Giving Back to the Community November 9, 2026

Mableton pumpkin smash sends leftovers to tortoise sanctuary

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about the City of Mableton’s annual Smashing Pumpkin event: The City of Mableton hosted their annual Smashing Pumpkins event at…


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Uncategorized November 9, 2026

This week in Cobb County history | A five-question quiz

What did Sherman order destroyed in Cobb County, and which supermarket chain got its metro Atlanta start in Marietta? Test your knowledge of five events tied to this week in…


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Food Safety November 9, 2026

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from October 30 to November 5

The following are scores for the past week for restaurants, school cafeterias, hotels, and other food service facilities in Cobb County from the Georgia Department of Public Health. For more…


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Pets and Pet Adoption November 9, 2026

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

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


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