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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…

A black American pit bull terrier with an orange scarf, looking happy

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…

Weather November 13, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Thursday, November 13, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Thursday, November 13, 2025, with a high near 67 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly clear,…

Cobb elections board Vice Chair Stacy Efrat

Elections November 13, 2025

Cobb election board Vice Chair urges BOC to support virtual comments for election board meetings

During the public comment portion of this morning’s Cobb County Board of Commissioners meeting, Stacy Efrat, the Vice Chair of the Cobb County Board of Elections and Registration, made two…

Crime & Public Safety November 13, 2025

Cobb DA to present: “Law & Order: Behind the Scenes – After the Arrest”

The Cobb County District Attorney’s Office distributed the following announcement about an event to educate the public on how the criminal justice system works: Cobb District Attorney’s Office presents Law&…

Silhouette of a conductor in front of a chamber orchestra

Marietta November 13, 2025

Georgia Symphony Orchestra launches chamber concert series with “evocative, candlelit atmosphere” in historic Marietta venues

The Georgia Symphony Orchestra (GSO) is introducing a new Chamber Concert Series, offering audiences an intimate musical experience at Marietta’s historic landmarks. Performed by small ensembles in candlelit settings, the…

Dance November 13, 2025

KSU Dance Department celebrates 20 years of innovation with ‘Labyrinth’ performances Nov. 13–15

[This article first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission … all photos by Matt Yung] Two decades after its founding, the Kennesaw State University Department of…

History November 13, 2025

Beginning of the 20th Century: the automobile begins its rapid rise to dominate the roads of Cobb County

[Editor’s note: This is an evergreen article we periodically update, edit and republish. The first version appeared in 2017] By Larry Felton Johnson If the first owners of automobiles in…

A color drawing of a wide assortment of fruits and vegetables

Food Security November 13, 2025

Cobb posts list of resources for those impacted by recent lapses in the social safety net

Cobb County posted the following list of resources for those facing food insecurity or other crises stemming from the suspension of SNAP benefits and government furloughs, along with a list…

A muted calico kitten loafed inside a cloth with one paw out

Pets and Pet Adoption November 13, 2025

“My name is Mabel. 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 muted calico domestic short hair. The following information on this potential…

A brown/white border collie looking happy with tongue's out

Pets and Pet Adoption November 13, 2025

“My name is Dakota, and I’m so excited about the prospect of going home with you!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a male brown/white border collie. The following information on this potential family member…

The "Star of Life" symbol represents medicine and health care. Three rectangles are arranged in a radial pattern to form a sort of abstract star shape, with a snake coiled around a staff superimposed on the center.

Health & Wellness November 13, 2025

Community health centers provide care for 1 in 10 Americans, but funding cuts threaten their survival

by Jennifer Spinghart, University of South Carolina, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Affordable health care was the primary point of contention in the longest government…

Health & Wellness November 13, 2025

‘They Don’t Return Home’: Cities Across US Fail To Curb Traffic Deaths

This article by Chaseedaw Giles first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Chaseedaw Giles November 13, 2025 LOS ANGELES — Kris Edwards waited at home with friends for…

Government & Politics November 13, 2025

Government reopens after 43 days: Trump signs bill ending record shutdown

by Jennifer Shutt, Ariana Figueroa, and Shauneen Miranda, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] November 12, 2025 This report has been updated. WASHINGTON…

Three gears, the largest one with a dollar sign in the middle

Business & Economy November 13, 2025

The shutdown has ended – but this economist isn’t rejoicing quite yet

by Amitrajeet A. Batabyal, Rochester Institute of Technology, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] After 43 days, the U.S. government shutdown finally came to an end…

A diagram of a microchip with the letters "AI" in the center

Science & Technology November 13, 2025

New technologies like AI come with big claims – borrowing the scientific concept of validity can help cut through the hype

by Kai R. Larsen, University of Colorado Boulder; Roman Lukyanenko, University of Virginia, and Thomas H. Davenport, Babson College, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Technological…

Health & Wellness November 12, 2025

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

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!”

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Thursday, November 13, 2025

Cobb election board Vice Chair urges BOC to support virtual comments for election board meetings

Cobb DA to present: “Law & Order: Behind the Scenes – After the Arrest”

Georgia Symphony Orchestra launches chamber concert series with “evocative, candlelit atmosphere” in historic Marietta venues

KSU Dance Department celebrates 20 years of innovation with ‘Labyrinth’ performances Nov. 13–15

Beginning of the 20th Century: the automobile begins its rapid rise to dominate the roads of Cobb County

Cobb posts list of resources for those impacted by recent lapses in the social safety net

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

“My name is Dakota, and I’m so excited about the prospect of going home with you!”

Community health centers provide care for 1 in 10 Americans, but funding cuts threaten their survival

‘They Don’t Return Home’: Cities Across US Fail To Curb Traffic Deaths

Government reopens after 43 days: Trump signs bill ending record shutdown

The shutdown has ended – but this economist isn’t rejoicing quite yet

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!”

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Thursday, November 13, 2025

Cobb election board Vice Chair urges BOC to support virtual comments for election board meetings

Cobb DA to present: “Law & Order: Behind the Scenes – After the Arrest”

Georgia Symphony Orchestra launches chamber concert series with “evocative, candlelit atmosphere” in historic Marietta venues

KSU Dance Department celebrates 20 years of innovation with ‘Labyrinth’ performances Nov. 13–15

Beginning of the 20th Century: the automobile begins its rapid rise to dominate the roads of Cobb County

Cobb posts list of resources for those impacted by recent lapses in the social safety net

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

“My name is Dakota, and I’m so excited about the prospect of going home with you!”

Community health centers provide care for 1 in 10 Americans, but funding cuts threaten their survival

‘They Don’t Return Home’: Cities Across US Fail To Curb Traffic Deaths

Government reopens after 43 days: Trump signs bill ending record shutdown

The shutdown has ended – but this economist isn’t rejoicing quite yet

New technologies like AI come with big claims – borrowing the scientific concept of validity can help cut through the hype

What the Air You Breathe May Be Doing to Your Brain

Emboldened by statewide wins, Democrats see chance to compete in northeast Georgia House district

The ‘supercenter’ effect: How massive, one-stop retailers fuel overconsumption − and waste