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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…

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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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Uncategorized 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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Economy November 21, 2025

Hybrid workers are putting in 90 fewer minutes of work on Fridays – and an overall shift toward custom schedules could be undercutting collaboration

by Christos Makridis, Arizona State University; Institute for Humane Studies, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Do your office, inbox and calendar feel like a ghost…

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Government & Politics November 21, 2025

Farmers – long Trump backers – bear the costs of new tariffs, restricted immigration and slashed renewable energy subsidies

by Kee Hyun Park, Nanyang Technological University; Institute for Humane Studies and Shannon P. Carcelli, University of Maryland, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Few political…

Education November 21, 2025

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

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

Hybrid workers are putting in 90 fewer minutes of work on Fridays – and an overall shift toward custom schedules could be undercutting collaboration

Farmers – long Trump backers – bear the costs of new tariffs, restricted immigration and slashed renewable energy subsidies

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

Hybrid workers are putting in 90 fewer minutes of work on Fridays – and an overall shift toward custom schedules could be undercutting collaboration

Farmers – long Trump backers – bear the costs of new tariffs, restricted immigration and slashed renewable energy subsidies

Learning with AI falls short compared to old-fashioned web search

Upcoming holiday events in Smyrna

Georgia DOT Awards $24.4 Million in Federal Funds to Expand EV Charging Network

Chemistry alumni use research as springboard to industry careers