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Weekend Quiz November 8, 2025

Quiz: Name That Cobb High School Mascot!

Try your hand at matching the Cobb County high schools with their mascots! The Cobb County Courier has a daily quiz in our email newsletter. But here on the main…

Lane closures and road work November 8, 2025

Cobb DOT open house on Villa Rica Road proposals

The Cobb DOT will host a public open house about the proposed improvements at the intersection of Villa Rica and Irwin roads. The intersection is just west of Barrett Parkway….

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Lane closures and road work November 8, 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 Monday November 10: Weather permitting, the…

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Land Use & Zoning November 8, 2025

Cobb Uniform Development Code public meetings begin next week

Public meetings on Cobb’s proposed Uniform Development Code begin this week, with the first meeting scheduled for Wednesday, November 12. There are five meetings to choose from, on different dates…

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Weather November 8, 2025

Temperatures as low as 28 degrees expected beginning Sunday in metro Atlanta

A freeze watch will be in effect for much of north and central Georgia from late Sunday night through Monday morning, with temperatures expected to dip to as low as…

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Elections November 8, 2025

Cobb Elections to Review Precinct Procedures After Voter Delays

According to an announcement on the Cobb County government website, Cobb County Elections and Registration plans to review precinct logistics and procedures following delays and congestion at several polling sites…

Weather November 8, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, November 8, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts partly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Saturday, November 8, 2025, with a high near 73 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

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Health & Wellness November 7, 2025

Wielding Obscure Budget Tools, Trump’s ‘Reaper’ Vought Sows Turmoil in Public Health

This article by Amy Maxmen and Oona Zenda first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Amy Maxmen and Oona Zenda November 7, 2025 When President Donald Trump posted…

Transportation November 7, 2025

Here are airports hit by the FAA pullback on air traffic; 3,300 flights daily to be canceled

by Jacob Fischler, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] November 6, 2025 The 40 airports set to see a 10% reduction in flights…

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Pets and Pet Adoption November 7, 2025

Diane Keaton’s $5M pet trust would be over the top if reports prove true – here’s how to ensure your beloved pet is safe after you are gone

by Allison Anna Tait, University of Richmond, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Diane Keaton loved her dog, Reggie. The award-winning actor, director and real estate…

Health & Wellness November 7, 2025

Why does your doctor seem so rushed and dismissive? That bedside manner may be the result of the health care system

by Marisha Burden, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] We’ve all been there: You wait 45 minutes in the exam…

Government & Politics November 7, 2025

A brief history of congressional oversight, from Revolutionary War financing to Pam Bondi

by Gibbs Knotts, Coastal Carolina University and Drew Kurlowski, Coastal Carolina University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Routine congressional oversight hearings usually don’t make headlines….

History November 7, 2025

Question from an 1895 Atlanta newspaper: “Has the bicycle come to stay?”

[This is one of a group of evergreen articles that we often update with new information and republish] By Larry Felton Johnson Here at the Courier, we make heavy use…

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Pets and Pet Adoption November 7, 2025

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

The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a female white/grey domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…

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Pets and Pet Adoption November 7, 2025

“My name is Cinnamon, 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 apricot/white Siberian husky. The following information on this potential family member…

Weather November 7, 2025

Weekend weather mix in metro Atlanta includes fog, storms, and a likely hard freeze by Tuesday

North and central Georgia face a mix of weather risks today through early next week, including dense fog, the potential for isolated severe thunderstorms, and a likely hard freeze early…

Weather November 7, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Friday, November 7, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Friday, November 7, 2025, with a high near 73 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

Arts & Culture November 6, 2025

Renowned Silhouette Artist Clay Rice to Visit Marietta

According to an announcement on the City of Marietta website, internationally acclaimed silhouette artist Clay Rice will make a special appearance at the William Root House on Sunday, Nov. 9,…

Mental & Behavioral Health November 6, 2025

The Highland Rivers Foundation Board of Directors will meet on Wednesday, November 12

The Highland Rivers Foundation distributed the following announcement: The Highland Rivers Foundation Board of Directors will meet on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at 10:00 AM at Northside Hospital Cherokee –…

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Things to Do November 6, 2025

Things to do this weekend in Cobb County: Fri Nov 7 to Sun Nov 9

Here is a list of a few things to do in Cobb County this weekend: Friday November 7 to Sunday November 9. Friday, November 7, 2025 Marietta Square Art WalkA…

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Quiz: Name That Cobb High School Mascot!

Quiz: Name That Cobb High School Mascot!

Cobb DOT open house on Villa Rica Road proposals

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

Cobb Uniform Development Code public meetings begin next week

Temperatures as low as 28 degrees expected beginning Sunday in metro Atlanta

Cobb Elections to Review Precinct Procedures After Voter Delays

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, November 8, 2025

Wielding Obscure Budget Tools, Trump’s ‘Reaper’ Vought Sows Turmoil in Public Health

Here are airports hit by the FAA pullback on air traffic; 3,300 flights daily to be canceled

Diane Keaton’s $5M pet trust would be over the top if reports prove true – here’s how to ensure your beloved pet is safe after you are gone

Why does your doctor seem so rushed and dismissive? That bedside manner may be the result of the health care system

A brief history of congressional oversight, from Revolutionary War financing to Pam Bondi

Question from an 1895 Atlanta newspaper: “Has the bicycle come to stay?”

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

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

Weekend weather mix in metro Atlanta includes fog, storms, and a likely hard freeze by Tuesday

Quiz: Name That Cobb High School Mascot!

Cobb DOT open house on Villa Rica Road proposals

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

Cobb Uniform Development Code public meetings begin next week

Temperatures as low as 28 degrees expected beginning Sunday in metro Atlanta

Cobb Elections to Review Precinct Procedures After Voter Delays

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, November 8, 2025

Wielding Obscure Budget Tools, Trump’s ‘Reaper’ Vought Sows Turmoil in Public Health

Here are airports hit by the FAA pullback on air traffic; 3,300 flights daily to be canceled

Diane Keaton’s $5M pet trust would be over the top if reports prove true – here’s how to ensure your beloved pet is safe after you are gone

Why does your doctor seem so rushed and dismissive? That bedside manner may be the result of the health care system

A brief history of congressional oversight, from Revolutionary War financing to Pam Bondi

Question from an 1895 Atlanta newspaper: “Has the bicycle come to stay?”

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

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

Weekend weather mix in metro Atlanta includes fog, storms, and a likely hard freeze by Tuesday

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Friday, November 7, 2025

Renowned Silhouette Artist Clay Rice to Visit Marietta

The Highland Rivers Foundation Board of Directors will meet on Wednesday, November 12

Things to do this weekend in Cobb County: Fri Nov 7 to Sun Nov 9