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Libraries November 26, 2025

South Cobb Regional Library gives the gift of creativity in its December line-up

By Kelly Johnson South Cobb Regional Library has on its December schedule a creative itinerary, with its Hand Made for the Holidays leading off the month on Tuesday, December 2nd…

Lane closures and road work November 26, 2025

Cobb DOT road and lane closures as of Wednesday, November 26, 2025

The following road and lane closures, currently active, are listed on the Cobb County DOT website. To expand the map for a particular roadway, click on the legend to the…

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Crime & Public Safety November 26, 2025

Man arrested for firing gun on Cumberland Parkway near Paces Ferry Road

By Mark Woolsey An Austell man now faces several charges after authorities say he fired a weapon near a busy intersection Sunday afternoon. Cobb Police say a 23-year-old man was…

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Opinion November 26, 2025

Declassifying Nurses As Professionals Will Spike Health Care Costs

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Nurses and would-be nurses reacted in shock to revelations that their degree is no longer considered “professional,” limiting how much…

Weather November 26, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Wednesday, November 26, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts partly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, with a high near 63 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly…

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Pets and Pet Adoption November 25, 2025

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

A black/brown hound with a yellow scarf, looking happy

Pets and Pet Adoption November 25, 2025

“My name is Quan, and I’m so excited about the prospect of going home with you!”

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

Transportation & Development November 25, 2025

Kids and Teens Go Full Throttle for E-Bikes as Federal Oversight Stalls

This article by Kate Ruder first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Kate Ruder November 24, 2025 LOUISVILLE, Colo. — E-bike of Colorado sales manager Perry Fletcher said…

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Government & Politics November 25, 2025

U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s resignation could lead to ‘dominos falling’ under Gold Dome

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] November 25, 2025 Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene’s abrupt announcement that she plans to resign…

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Education November 25, 2025

Research breakthroughs often come through collaborations − attacks on academic freedom threaten this vital work

by Volha Chykina, University of Richmond; David P. Baker, Penn State; Frank Fernandez, University of Wisconsin-Madison, and Justin J.W. Powell, University of Luxembourg, [This article first appeared in The Conversation,…

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Health & Wellness November 25, 2025

I treat menopause and its symptoms, and hormone replacement therapy can help – here’s the science behind the FDA’s decision to remove warnings

by Genevieve Hofmann, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] For more than 20 years, hormone therapy for menopause has carried…

Health & Wellness November 25, 2025

Making GLP-1 weight loss drugs cheaper isn’t enough to address America’s obesity problem – here’s why

by David B. Sarwer, Temple University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The Trump administration is making a significant effort to reduce the cost of weight…

Kennesaw State University November 25, 2025

Student, faculty researchers use AI to improve early detection and diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease

Photo Above: Dina Xu Callaway [This article by Raynard Churchwell with photo by Darnell Wilburn first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] Growing up, Dina Xu…

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Cumberland November 25, 2025

Four Stones Group Relocates Headquarters to The Battery Atlanta

The Battery Atlanta has announced that Four Stones Group, a private equity and real estate investment firm, will relocate its headquarters to the Cobb County development this November. The firm’s…

Opinion November 25, 2025

Good Time Charlie Bailey Keeps The Georgia Democrats’ Spirits Up

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College As Georgia Democrats gathered in the Northern part of the state earlier this month, Charlie Bailey was their cheerleader-in-chief. And…

Housing November 25, 2025

Name change and renovation in store for Presbyterian Village

By Mark Woolsey Both new, innovative senior housing and a name change are on tap for Presbyterian Homes of Georgia’s campus in Mableton. Officials say a $100 million expansion and…

Cobb weather November 25: Photo of cloudy skies above a residential street

Weather November 25, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Tuesday, November 25, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, with a high near 72 degrees. Tonight it is expected to shower and…

Food Safety November 24, 2025

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from November 14 to November 20

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…

A grey/white American pit bull terrier with a blue scarf, sitting on a grass

Pets and Pet Adoption November 24, 2025

“My name is Finn, 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 grey/white American pit bull terrier. The following information on this potential…

An orange tabby/white cat sitting on a table with someone behind

Pets and Pet Adoption November 24, 2025

“My name is Kyle. 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/white domestic medium hair. The following information on this potential…

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South Cobb Regional Library gives the gift of creativity in its December line-up

South Cobb Regional Library gives the gift of creativity in its December line-up

Cobb DOT road and lane closures as of Wednesday, November 26, 2025

Man arrested for firing gun on Cumberland Parkway near Paces Ferry Road

Declassifying Nurses As Professionals Will Spike Health Care Costs

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Wednesday, November 26, 2025

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

“My name is Quan, and I’m so excited about the prospect of going home with you!”

Kids and Teens Go Full Throttle for E-Bikes as Federal Oversight Stalls

U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s resignation could lead to ‘dominos falling’ under Gold Dome

Research breakthroughs often come through collaborations − attacks on academic freedom threaten this vital work

I treat menopause and its symptoms, and hormone replacement therapy can help – here’s the science behind the FDA’s decision to remove warnings

Making GLP-1 weight loss drugs cheaper isn’t enough to address America’s obesity problem – here’s why

Student, faculty researchers use AI to improve early detection and diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease

Four Stones Group Relocates Headquarters to The Battery Atlanta

Good Time Charlie Bailey Keeps The Georgia Democrats’ Spirits Up

Name change and renovation in store for Presbyterian Village

South Cobb Regional Library gives the gift of creativity in its December line-up

Cobb DOT road and lane closures as of Wednesday, November 26, 2025

Man arrested for firing gun on Cumberland Parkway near Paces Ferry Road

Declassifying Nurses As Professionals Will Spike Health Care Costs

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Wednesday, November 26, 2025

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

“My name is Quan, and I’m so excited about the prospect of going home with you!”

Kids and Teens Go Full Throttle for E-Bikes as Federal Oversight Stalls

U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s resignation could lead to ‘dominos falling’ under Gold Dome

Research breakthroughs often come through collaborations − attacks on academic freedom threaten this vital work

I treat menopause and its symptoms, and hormone replacement therapy can help – here’s the science behind the FDA’s decision to remove warnings

Making GLP-1 weight loss drugs cheaper isn’t enough to address America’s obesity problem – here’s why

Student, faculty researchers use AI to improve early detection and diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease

Four Stones Group Relocates Headquarters to The Battery Atlanta

Good Time Charlie Bailey Keeps The Georgia Democrats’ Spirits Up

Name change and renovation in store for Presbyterian Village

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Tuesday, November 25, 2025

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from November 14 to November 20

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

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