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History November 23, 2025

Nuggets from history: attempts at gold mining in Cobb County

Hope springs eternal in the rush for fabulous riches, and that was no less true in the 19th and early 20th centuries than it is today. Around 1829, a gold…

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Weekend Quiz November 23, 2025

How much do you know about Cobb County museums and historic sites?

How much do you know about Cobb museums and historic sites? Take the quiz below to test your knowledge. Don’t get upset if you do less well than you thought…

Marietta History Center, a three-story rectangular brick building that was once the Kennesaw House

Museums November 23, 2025

Marietta History Center Launches Online Collections Database

According to an announcement on the City of Marietta website, the Marietta History Center has launched a new online collections database, granting public access to thousands of artifacts, photographs and…

Kennesaw State University November 23, 2025

From Kennesaw to Capitol Hill, student earns front-row seat to federal policymaking process

Photo above: Nahomy Limon , provided by Kennesaw State University [This article by Christin Senior first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] With her sights on…

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Cobb County November 23, 2025

Cobb BOC passes controversial stormwater fee

By Mark Woolsey Thursday night, the Cobb County Board of Commissioners passed a new stormwater fee that had been pulled from consideration last year after public outcry. County officials recently…

Cobb County Superior Court, a brick building with a steepled clock tower

Cobb Courts November 23, 2025

Life without parole handed down to man convicted of murder of Acworth couple

By Mark Woolsey An Acworth man will spend the rest of his life in prison for the killing of a Cherokee County firefighter and his wife in 2021. Superior Court…

Weather November 23, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Sunday, November 23, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Sunday, November 23, 2025, with a high near 69 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…

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new business November 22, 2025

32 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, November 21

Here are the 32 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, November 21, 2025. These are only business licenses for unincorporated Cobb County. Cities issue…

Weekend Quiz November 22, 2025

How much do you know about notable people buried in Cobb County?

How much do you know about Cobb County cemeteries and the people buried there? We run daily quizzes in the Cobb County Courier newsletter, and recently decided to move the…

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Cobb County November 22, 2025

Cobb police investigate shooting on Powers Ferry Road

By Mark Woolsey Cobb County police are investigating a Thursday night shooting at a local apartment complex. Police say they responded to a shooting at the Rockledge Apartments at 2075 …

Community Life November 22, 2025

Sweetwater Mission’s Turkey and Fixins’ Giveaway

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about Sweetwater Mission’s Turkey and Fixins’ Giveaway: Volunteers from Seize The Sight, Summit Marketing, Bison Plumbing, along with regular volunteers…

Cumberland November 22, 2025

New mobility options coming to the Cumberland area

By Mark Woolsey New mobility options are coming to the Cumberland area of Cobb County. The Cumberland Community Improvement District says it will introduce an autonomous shuttle network, which will…

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Weather November 22, 2025

Scattered storms, gusty winds, possible in Georgia Saturday

Scattered thunderstorms may develop across north and central Georgia today, with a few storms capable of producing gusty winds. Widespread severe weather is not expected at this time. The National…

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Government & Politics November 22, 2025

Expressing anger at Trump, Marjorie Taylor Greene announces resignation

In a statement released on the social media platform X, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene announced that she will be resigning from the U.S. House of Representatives effective January 5, 2026….

Weather November 22, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, November 22, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts partly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Saturday, November 22, 2025, with a high near 75 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

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Lane closures and road work November 21, 2025

GDOT releases updated schedule of lane closures for I-285 and I-20 in Cobb and Fulton counties

The Georgia Department of Transportation released the following updated schedule of lane closures for I-285 and I-20 for the I-285/I-20 West Interchange project beginning Friday, November 14, and continuing through…

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Pets and Pet Adoption November 21, 2025

“My name is Tucker. 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 tan/white shepherd. The following information on this potential family member is…

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Pets and Pet Adoption November 21, 2025

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

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Health & Wellness November 21, 2025

After Series of Denials, His Insurer Approved Doctor-Recommended Cancer Care. It Was Too Late.

This article by Lauren Sausser first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Lauren Sausser November 21, 2025 For nearly three years, Eric Tennant endured chemotherapy infusions, rounds of…

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Health & Wellness November 21, 2025

AI vs. AI: Patients deploy bots to battle health insurers that deny care

by Anna Claire Vollers, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] November 21, 2025 As states strive to curb health insurers’ use of artificial…

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Nuggets from history: attempts at gold mining in Cobb County

Nuggets from history: attempts at gold mining in Cobb County

How much do you know about Cobb County museums and historic sites?

Marietta History Center Launches Online Collections Database

From Kennesaw to Capitol Hill, student earns front-row seat to federal policymaking process

Cobb BOC passes controversial stormwater fee

Life without parole handed down to man convicted of murder of Acworth couple

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Sunday, November 23, 2025

32 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, November 21

How much do you know about notable people buried in Cobb County?

Cobb police investigate shooting on Powers Ferry Road

Sweetwater Mission’s Turkey and Fixins’ Giveaway

New mobility options coming to the Cumberland area

Scattered storms, gusty winds, possible in Georgia Saturday

Expressing anger at Trump, Marjorie Taylor Greene announces resignation

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, November 22, 2025

GDOT releases updated schedule of lane closures for I-285 and I-20 in Cobb and Fulton counties

Nuggets from history: attempts at gold mining in Cobb County

How much do you know about Cobb County museums and historic sites?

Marietta History Center Launches Online Collections Database

From Kennesaw to Capitol Hill, student earns front-row seat to federal policymaking process

Cobb BOC passes controversial stormwater fee

Life without parole handed down to man convicted of murder of Acworth couple

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Sunday, November 23, 2025

32 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, November 21

How much do you know about notable people buried in Cobb County?

Cobb police investigate shooting on Powers Ferry Road

Sweetwater Mission’s Turkey and Fixins’ Giveaway

New mobility options coming to the Cumberland area

Scattered storms, gusty winds, possible in Georgia Saturday

Expressing anger at Trump, Marjorie Taylor Greene announces resignation

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, November 22, 2025

GDOT releases updated schedule of lane closures for I-285 and I-20 in Cobb and Fulton counties

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

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

After Series of Denials, His Insurer Approved Doctor-Recommended Cancer Care. It Was Too Late.

AI vs. AI: Patients deploy bots to battle health insurers that deny care