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Puzzles Games and Quizzes November 3, 2026

A five-question quiz about how Cobb County government works

On election day 2026 it’s fitting that our quiz is about Government and Civics. But rather than focus on national events, which is being widely covered by anyone with a…

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Weather November 3, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Tuesday, November 3, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, with a high near 74 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly…

Health & Wellness November 2, 2026

Medicare Drug Plans Are Hiking Premiums While Trump Claims Victory on Medicine Prices

This article by Phil Galewitz first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Oct. 30, 2026 Millions of Medicare enrollees who buy stand-alone prescription drug plans will see their…

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Government & Politics November 2, 2026

A GOP Congressman Backed Medicaid Work Requirements. His Voters Might Be Exempt.

This article by Jackie Fortiér first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Nov. 2, 2026 When U.S. Rep. David Valadao defended voting for a bill aimed at reducing…

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Government & Politics November 2, 2026

Explosive spending, ugly ads and courtroom battles set stage for tense midterm elections

by Ashley Murray and Jonathan Shorman, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] November 1, 2026 WASHINGTON — When the polls close Tuesday night,…

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Health & Wellness November 2, 2026

Georgia helped inspire the Medicaid work rules. Its own rules could soon end.

by Briah Lumpkins and Sam Whitehead, KFF Health News, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] November 2, 2026 After years of searching for…

Government & Politics November 2, 2026

From 18th‑century false ballots to the second JFK and double Dan Sullivans, a brief history of spoiler candidates and the unsuccessful legal challenges to them

by Drew Kurlowski, Coastal Carolina University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Less than a week before Election Day, The New York Times reported that people…

Education November 2, 2026

Presidents of both parties defended libraries as allies of democracy for a century – until Trump

by Alex H. Poole, Drexel University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] On March 31, 2026, President Donald Trump was asked about plans for his presidential…

Government & Politics November 2, 2026

Are American voters actually gloomy about the economy, or is something else going on?

by Erin Kay Lockwood, University of California, Irvine, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Polling is looking grim for Republicans ahead of the U.S. midterm elections…

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Food Safety November 2, 2026

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from October 23 to October 29

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…

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Pets and Pet Adoption November 2, 2026

“My name is Kit. 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 female orange tabby/white domestic short hair. The following information on this potential…

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Pets and Pet Adoption November 2, 2026

“My name is Baby, 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 tan/black American pit bull terrier. The following information on this potential…

History November 2, 2026

How Veterans Memorial Highway got its start

[This article is part of an ongoing project of resurrecting evergreen articles from the Cobb County Courier’s stacks, and expanding them with newly discovered information] By Larry Felton Johnson Earlier,…

Puzzles Games and Quizzes November 2, 2026

This week in Cobb history: election milestones quiz

Early November has brought some big changes to Cobb County. Test your knowledge of these election milestones with five questions. Looking up the answers is encouraged. The Cobb County Courier…

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Opinion November 2, 2026

Georgia Democrats “Judge” The Secretary of State Race Is Worth A Strong Push

Photo above: L-R Judge Penny Brown Reynolds, Dr. John Tures and Sen. Raphael Warnock By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College In the race for Georgia’s Secretary…

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Fuel Cost, Transportation & Development November 2, 2026

Georgia gas prices fall to $3.58 a gallon

Georgia’s average price for regular gasoline fell 7 cents over the past week to $3.58 a gallon, according to AAA, though rising crude oil prices could limit further savings. The…

Weather November 2, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Monday, November 2, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts partly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Monday, November 2, 2026, with a high near 72 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly…

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News, Transportation November 1, 2026

Latest schedule of lane closures for the ongoing $1.2 billion I-285 and I-20 West Interchange project in Cobb and Fulton

The Georgia Department of Transportation released the following updated schedule of lane closures for I-285 and I-20 for the estimated $1.2 billion I-285/I-20 West Interchange project. The primary impacts of…

Community Life, Libraries November 1, 2026

West Cobb Library November events honor veterans and holidays

By Kelly Johnson WEST COBB CRAFT EVENTS HONOR AND CELEBRATE HEROES AND HOLIDAYS While it could be argued that service to community or country doesn’t require a uniform, a badge…

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Community Life, Libraries November 1, 2026

Switzer Library November events: Gratitude, books and crafts

By Kelly Johnson MODEST TREE EMBODIES SEASONAL GRATITUDE AT SWITZER Pushing further into the fall season, Charles D. Switzer Library’s Teen Thankful Thought Tree stands out in celebration of Thanksgiving,…