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Pets and Pet Adoption November 12, 2026

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

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

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A tabby/white kitten held by someone from behind

Pets and Pet Adoption

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


A black/white American pit bull terrier sitting with an orange leash

Pets and Pet Adoption

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


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

Community Life, Things to Do

Cobb weekend events include a parade, pickleball and opera


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Puzzles Games and Quizzes

Cobb News Quiz: Midterm Turnout, Taxes and Road Closures



Karen Ellis at podium

Government & Politics, Local government

City of Mableton approves Public Safety Special Service District Senior and Financial Hardship Relief Program 


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Weather

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Thursday, November 12, 2026


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Uncategorized

The Impact Of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Libraries On Reading In Georgia Counties


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Opinion

Proud to serve Veterans every day of the year



Aging

When a Gun Owner Shows Early Signs of Dementia


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Energy

Winter is coming. Can Democrats succeed in chilling soaring energy prices?


Drawings of Democratic Donkey and Republican Elephant on opposite sides of a purple drawing of the State of Georgia

Government & Politics

Georgia’s Latinos shift toward Democratic candidates, for now


SCOTUS building drawing

Justice

After midterm rout, Republicans can still confirm a Supreme Court justice, but at what cost?



silhouettes of armed people some pointing rifles

Military

A thank‑you on Veterans Day won’t close the growing military‑civilian gap


Drawings of Democratic Donkey and Republican Elephant

Government & Politics

Democrats’ agenda will be set by their ability to organize and compromise — not by the socialist, progressive or centrist factions all claiming victory


A brown/white American pit bull terrier held by someone

Pets and Pet Adoption

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


An orange tabby kitten loafed inside a cage

Pets and Pet Adoption

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



A tabby/white kitten held by someone from behind

Pets and Pet Adoption November 12, 2026

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

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


A black/white American pit bull terrier sitting with an orange leash

Pets and Pet Adoption November 12, 2026

“My name is Big Mac. 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 black/white American pit bull terrier. The following information on this potential…


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

Community Life, Things to Do November 12, 2026

Cobb weekend events include a parade, pickleball and opera

Here is a list of a few things to do in Cobb County this weekend: Friday, November 13 to Sunday, November 15. Be sure to check the information in the…


The words "Quiz Time" in large cartoon font

Puzzles Games and Quizzes November 12, 2026

Cobb News Quiz: Midterm Turnout, Taxes and Road Closures

How much do you remember about Cobb’s midterm turnout, a holiday fundraiser and what’s happening in Smyrna and Mableton? Looking up the answers is encouraged. The Cobb County Courier Quiz…


Karen Ellis at podium

Government & Politics, Local government November 12, 2026

City of Mableton approves Public Safety Special Service District Senior and Financial Hardship Relief Program 

Photos by Gabriela Henriquez Stoikow The program aims to provide a payment plan for people who cannot pay the new tax in a single payment due in December this year. …


Photo of Veterans Memorial Highway on a clear day with the Cobb County Courier logo and the words "Weather forecast"

Weather November 12, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Thursday, November 12, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Thursday, November 12, 2026, with a high near 63 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly clear,…


A graphic of a stack of books alongside a Cobb County Courier logo

Uncategorized November 12, 2026

The Impact Of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Libraries On Reading In Georgia Counties

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College The tragic death of Dolly Parton did not just provide an outburst of sympathy. It also led people to focus…


Silhouette of man saluting

Opinion November 12, 2026

Proud to serve Veterans every day of the year

By Melanie Dallas, LPC If you visit the Highland Rivers Behavioral Health website and scroll down our homepage to the Our Services section, you’ll notice there is a link specifically…


Aging November 11, 2026

When a Gun Owner Shows Early Signs of Dementia

This article by Paula Span first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Nov. 10, 2026 If you or someone you know may be experiencing a mental health crisis,…


An image of frost crystals scattered around, with the Cobb County Courier logo in the lower right corner

Energy November 11, 2026

Winter is coming. Can Democrats succeed in chilling soaring energy prices?

by David Lightman, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] November 10, 2026 WASHINGTON — Democrats during the midterm election campaign promised bold steps…


Drawings of Democratic Donkey and Republican Elephant on opposite sides of a purple drawing of the State of Georgia

Government & Politics November 11, 2026

Georgia’s Latinos shift toward Democratic candidates, for now

by Ignacio Perez, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] November 11, 2026 DALTON, Ga. – The number of Georgia Latinos who cast a…


SCOTUS building drawing

Justice November 11, 2026

After midterm rout, Republicans can still confirm a Supreme Court justice, but at what cost?

by Paul M. Collins Jr., UMass Amherst, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The 2026 midterm rout that awarded Democrats decisive majorities in the Senate and…


silhouettes of armed people some pointing rifles

Military November 11, 2026

A thank‑you on Veterans Day won’t close the growing military‑civilian gap

by Scott Parrott, University of South Carolina, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] When the voice came over the plane’s PA system, it seemed familiar yet…


Drawings of Democratic Donkey and Republican Elephant

Government & Politics November 11, 2026

Democrats’ agenda will be set by their ability to organize and compromise — not by the socialist, progressive or centrist factions all claiming victory

by SoRelle Wyckoff Gaynor, University of Virginia, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The massive Democratic majority in the U.S. House and Senate that was ushered…


A brown/white American pit bull terrier held by someone

Pets and Pet Adoption November 11, 2026

“My name is Deuce, 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 male brown/white American pit bull terrier. The following information on this potential…


An orange tabby kitten loafed inside a cage

Pets and Pet Adoption November 11, 2026

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


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News, Transportation November 11, 2026

Latest Cobb County Road and Lane Closures as of Wednesday Nov. 11

Cobb County road closures Nov. 11, 2026 The following road and lane closures are currently active and listed on the Cobb County DOT website. To expand the map for a…


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Business & Economy, Local Business November 11, 2026

Cobb Chamber to spotlight Smyrna Connects on Nov. 19

The Cobb Chamber’s Smyrna Area Council will spotlight a new initiative to bring residents into conversations with city leaders and announce the 2026 Smyrna Citizen of the Year on Thursday,…


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

Uncategorized November 11, 2026

Match Magic 2026 kicks off with 31 Cobb nonprofits

By Mark Woolsey The 2026 edition of the Cobb Community Foundation’s Match Magic holiday season appeal is underway, with the CCF hoping 31 participating nonprofits will be able to hit…


Cobb Sheriff's Office vehicle at Cobb government office in article about evictions

Crime & Public Safety November 11, 2026

Former Cobb sheriff’s deputy drowns in Murray County flooding

By Mark Woolsey State emergency management officials say the woman who drowned in last week’s flooding in Northwest Georgia was a former Cobb County sheriff’s deputy. The Murray County Coroner’s…


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