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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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…

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,…

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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…

Detail of Cobb County Police Department STEP Unit vehicle in article about fatal accident on I-75

Crime & Public Safety, Traffic incidents November 11, 2026

Truck driver seriously injured in I-75 rollover in Cobb

By Mark Woolsey Cobb Police say a commercial vehicle driver was badly injured in an early morning I-75 crash Tuesday. Police say a red 2020 Freightliner Cascadia commercial road tractor…

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News, Weather November 11, 2026

Storms possible in far north Georgia into early Thursday

Isolated thunderstorms are possible in far north Georgia Wednesday night, Nov. 11, into early Thursday, according to the National Weather Service. The hazardous weather outlook includes Cobb County, with the…

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes November 11, 2026

Cobb geography challenge from Discovery Park to the old mill

Which Mableton road leads to Discovery Park, and which creek runs past the old Marietta Paper Mill? Try five questions about Cobb County’s parks, waterways and landmarks. Looking up the…

Weather November 11, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Wednesday, November 11, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, with a high near 70 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

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Health & Wellness November 10, 2026

The Ultimate Adulting Task: Signing Up for Health Insurance

This article by Blake Farmer and Cara Anthony, Nashville Public Radio, first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Nov. 10, 2026 Not many 22-year-olds share DJ Mikunda’s enthusiasm…

Health & Wellness November 10, 2026

Nebraska Rushed Medicaid Work Rules. Then a Cancer Patient Was Told He’d Lost Coverage.

This article by Rachana Pradhan first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Nov. 10, 2026 Eli McCreary of Omaha, Nebraska, said he had recently been diagnosed with kidney…

Government & Politics November 10, 2026

Incoming chair of US Senate panel will seek healthcare overhaul, but unclear on details

by Jennifer Shutt, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] November 9, 2026 WASHINGTON — Oregon Democratic U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden plans to press…

Georgia State Capitol on mostly sunny day

Government & Politics November 10, 2026

Democrats officially win control of Georgia state House with slim majority

by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] November 9, 2026 Democrats have clinched at least a one-seat majority in the state…

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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…

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…

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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…