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News, Transportation November 4, 2026

Latest Cobb County Road and Lane Closures as of Wednesday Nov. 4

Cobb County road closures Nov. 4, 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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Puzzles Games and Quizzes November 4, 2026

Cobb County geography quiz on trails and waterways

Which creek runs under the Concord Covered Bridge? Where does the Noonday Creek Trail meet Bells Ferry Road? Try these five questions about Cobb County’s waterways, trails and landmarks. Looking…

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Health & Wellness November 3, 2026

A Few Miles From the US Capitol, Dozens Slept in Their Cars, Waiting for Free Care

This article by Phil Galewitz first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Nov. 3, 2026 TAKOMA PARK, Md. — Friday night lights took on a whole new meaning…

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Health & Wellness November 3, 2026

Expecting a Baby? Five Tips To Help You Prepare for Pregnancy Costs

This article by Stephanie O’Neill first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Nov. 3, 2026 As Grace Griffin and her husband were welcoming their long-awaited baby — a…

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Government & Politics November 3, 2026

Here are five things to watch as Georgia voters head to the polls on Election Day

by Maya Homan and Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] November 3, 2026 Who will be Georgia’s next governor? Will Republicans…

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Government & Politics November 3, 2026

Trump promotes Reflecting Pool renovation the day before the election

by Ashley Murray, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] November 2, 2026 WASHINGTON — One day before his party is forecast to lose…

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Environment November 3, 2026

US wildfire damage is on pace to triple by mid‑century, but there are affordable ways to lower the risk

by Virginia Iglesias, University of Colorado Boulder, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] As temperatures rise and development expands, the number of homes and other structures…

Environment November 3, 2026

Not in a FEMA flood zone? Your home could still be at risk – and you could suffer more than your neighbor

by Yilei Yu, Rice University; Dylan Connor, Arizona State University, and James R. Elliott, Rice University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] If your home isn’t…

Crowd at Word of Faith church Trunk or Treat event

Community, Giving Back to the Community November 3, 2026

Word of Faith Church hosts Trunk or Treat at the Epicenter

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about the Word of Faith Church Trunk or Treat event: The Word of Faith Church hosted their Trunk or Treat…

Group photo of Boy Scout Troop 22 at litter cleanup on Cooper Lake Road

Community, Giving Back to the Community November 3, 2026

Boy Scout Troop 22 cleans up Cooper Lake Road

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about Boy Scout Troop 22’s latest cleanup on their adopted portion of Cooper Lake Road: Boys Scout Troop # 22…

Government & Politics November 3, 2026

Cobb County heads to polls after record advance voting

By Mark Woolsey At long last, it’s Election Day. Voters in Cobb County are joining tens of thousands of others across Georgia at the polls today for the midterm elections….

Pets and Pet Adoption November 3, 2026

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

Pets and Pet Adoption November 3, 2026

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

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

Crime & Public Safety November 3, 2026

Teen charged in fatal Powder Springs shooting

By Mark Woolsey Cobb County police are investigating a Friday night homicide in Powder Springs. Powder Springs police said officers were sent to an address on Mustang Drive around 9:40…

Community Life November 3, 2026

Chic Meets Sustainable: 16 Years of EcoFest

Photo Above: EcoFest fashion show winners. [The Cobb Courier often highlights the work of student journalists from Kennesaw State University. This is Willah-Sinclair Johnson‘s first article for the Courier] By…

Puzzles Games and Quizzes November 3, 2026

A five-question quiz about how Cobb County government works

On election day 2026 it’s fitting that our quiz is about Government and Civics. But rather than focus on national events, which is being widely covered by anyone with a…

Cobb weather November 3: Photo of cloudy skies above a residential street

Weather November 3, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Tuesday, November 3, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, with a high near 74 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly…

Health & Wellness November 2, 2026

Medicare Drug Plans Are Hiking Premiums While Trump Claims Victory on Medicine Prices

This article by Phil Galewitz first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Oct. 30, 2026 Millions of Medicare enrollees who buy stand-alone prescription drug plans will see their…

Government & Politics November 2, 2026

A GOP Congressman Backed Medicaid Work Requirements. His Voters Might Be Exempt.

This article by Jackie Fortiér first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Nov. 2, 2026 When U.S. Rep. David Valadao defended voting for a bill aimed at reducing…