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Austell November 15, 2025

The incorporation of Austell, Georgia in September 1885

With the incorporation of the City of Mableton as the now-largest city in the county, we’ve decided to revisit our series Cobb County history through documents. This is an evergreen…

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Weekend Quiz November 15, 2025

Quiz: How much do you know about Cobb’s government and departments?

The Cobb County Courier has a daily quiz in our email newsletter. Here on the main website, it will be a weekend quiz, published Saturdays and Sundays. While the daily…

Interstate 20 and 285 shields are overlaid on a drawing of an interstate highway interchange

Lane closures and road work November 15, 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…

Smyrna November 15, 2025

Keep Smyrna Beautiful updates: school grants deadline is December 1

Keep Smyrna Beautiful provided the following updates of upcoming events: KSB School Grants: Deadline is December 1, 2025 Photo caption: Last year, Campbell High School Students revitalized this courtyard, including…

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Cobb County School District November 15, 2025

Cobb schools’ bus safety debate flares again; $2 million approved for 8 more vapor wake K-9s

By Rebecca Gaunt The purchase of 30 new school buses renewed tensions over safety, which have been lingering since the bus fleet maintenance crew showed up at the April Cobb…

Weather November 15, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, November 15, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Saturday, November 15, 2025, with a high near 74 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly…

Wellstar President & CEO Ketul J. Patel takes part in the healthcare system's annual Day of Service

Wellstar Health System November 14, 2025

Wellstar’s 2025 Day of Service Rallies 500+ Volunteers

Photo above: Wellstar President & CEO Ketul J. Patel takes part in the healthcare system’s annual Day of Service The following article and photos were submitted by Wellstar Health System:…

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Kennesaw State University November 14, 2025

Kennesaw State receives APLU Public Impact Research Award for veteran suicide prevention research

[This article by Christin Senior first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] With behavioral health challenges on the rise among service members and first responders, Kennesaw…

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Health & Wellness November 14, 2025

Conflicting Advice on Covid Shots Likely To Ding Already Low Vaccine Rates, Experts Warn

This article by Phillip Reese first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Phillip Reese November 14, 2025 More than three-quarters of American adults didn’t get a covid shot…

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Government & Politics November 14, 2025

GOP lawmaker says tougher campaign finance penalties needed in response to New Georgia Project case

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] November 13, 2025 Stacey Abrams’ New Georgia Project is a thing of the past,…

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Health & Wellness November 14, 2025

Who gets SNAP benefits to buy groceries and what the government pays for the program – in 5 charts

by Tracy Roof, University of Richmond, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program has helped low-income Americans buy groceries for decades with…

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Psychology November 14, 2025

The rise of the autistic detective – why neurodivergent minds are at the heart of modern mysteries

by Soohyun Cho, Michigan State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] There never seems to be a shortage of good crime shows on TV, and…

Science & Technology November 14, 2025

NASA goes on an ESCAPADE – twin small, low-cost orbiters will examine Mars’ atmosphere

by Christopher Carr, Georgia Institute of Technology and Glenn Lightsey, Georgia Institute of Technology, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Envision a time when hundreds of…

Cobb County School District November 14, 2025

Cobb school board chair says he will not take action on vice chair’s legal issues

By Rebecca Gaunt During the afternoon work session, Cobb County Board of Education Chair David Chastain drew rebukes from the Democratic members of the board when he delivered what he…

Weather November 14, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Friday, November 14, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Friday, November 14, 2025, with a high near 70 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be clear, with…

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Things to Do November 13, 2025

Things to do this weekend in Cobb County: Fri Nov 14 to Sun Nov 16

Here is a list of a few things to do in Cobb County this weekend: Friday, November 7, to Sunday, November 9. Friday, November 14, 2025 GSO and Marietta’s 2025…

Kennesaw State University November 13, 2025

Wind ensemble one of two KSU groups chosen for Georgia Music Educators’ Association performance

Photo above by Matt Yung: Nathan Nabb and David Kehler [This article by Dave Shelles with photos by Matt Yung first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with…

A black/white kitten with a blue pet collar, sitting inside a cage

Pets and Pet Adoption November 13, 2025

“My name is Noah. 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 black/white domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…

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Pets and Pet Adoption November 13, 2025

“My name is Padme, 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 female black American pit bull terrier. The following information on this potential…

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The incorporation of Austell, Georgia in September 1885

The incorporation of Austell, Georgia in September 1885

Quiz: How much do you know about Cobb’s government and departments?

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

Keep Smyrna Beautiful updates: school grants deadline is December 1

Cobb schools’ bus safety debate flares again; $2 million approved for 8 more vapor wake K-9s

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, November 15, 2025

Wellstar’s 2025 Day of Service Rallies 500+ Volunteers

Kennesaw State receives APLU Public Impact Research Award for veteran suicide prevention research

Conflicting Advice on Covid Shots Likely To Ding Already Low Vaccine Rates, Experts Warn

GOP lawmaker says tougher campaign finance penalties needed in response to New Georgia Project case

Who gets SNAP benefits to buy groceries and what the government pays for the program – in 5 charts

The rise of the autistic detective – why neurodivergent minds are at the heart of modern mysteries

NASA goes on an ESCAPADE – twin small, low-cost orbiters will examine Mars’ atmosphere

Cobb school board chair says he will not take action on vice chair’s legal issues

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Friday, November 14, 2025

The incorporation of Austell, Georgia in September 1885

Quiz: How much do you know about Cobb’s government and departments?

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

Keep Smyrna Beautiful updates: school grants deadline is December 1

Cobb schools’ bus safety debate flares again; $2 million approved for 8 more vapor wake K-9s

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, November 15, 2025

Wellstar’s 2025 Day of Service Rallies 500+ Volunteers

Kennesaw State receives APLU Public Impact Research Award for veteran suicide prevention research

Conflicting Advice on Covid Shots Likely To Ding Already Low Vaccine Rates, Experts Warn

GOP lawmaker says tougher campaign finance penalties needed in response to New Georgia Project case

Who gets SNAP benefits to buy groceries and what the government pays for the program – in 5 charts

The rise of the autistic detective – why neurodivergent minds are at the heart of modern mysteries

NASA goes on an ESCAPADE – twin small, low-cost orbiters will examine Mars’ atmosphere

Cobb school board chair says he will not take action on vice chair’s legal issues

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Friday, November 14, 2025

Things to do this weekend in Cobb County: Fri Nov 14 to Sun Nov 16

Wind ensemble one of two KSU groups chosen for Georgia Music Educators’ Association performance

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

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