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Cobb elections board Vice Chair Stacy Efrat

Elections November 12, 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 12, 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&…

Dance November 12, 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…

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

Pets and Pet Adoption November 12, 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…

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

Pets and Pet Adoption November 12, 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…

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 12, 2025

What the Air You Breathe May Be Doing to Your Brain

This article by Paula Span and Oona Zenda first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Paula Span and Oona Zenda November 12, 2025 For years, the two patients…

Georgia State Capitol on mostly sunny day

Government & Politics November 12, 2025

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

by Alander Rocha, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] November 12, 2025 A Democratic challenger focused on health care and housing and a…

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

Business & Economy November 12, 2025

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

by Suvrat Dhanorkar, Georgia Institute of Technology, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Imagine walking out of a Walmart, Target or Costco. As you push your…

Health & Wellness November 12, 2025

Canada loses its official ‘measles-free’ status – and the US will follow soon, as vaccination rates fall

by Kathryn H. Jacobsen, University of Richmond, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] In the wake of a measles outbreak in Canada that has infected thousands…

History November 12, 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…

silhouettes of armed people some pointing rifles

Government & Politics November 12, 2025

The military’s diversity rises out of recruitment targets, not any ‘woke’ goals

by Jeremiah Favara, Gonzaga University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] For over a hundred years, Nov. 11 – Veterans Day – has been a day…

Icons for police, medical personnel, firefighters, 911 operators

Smyrna November 12, 2025

Santa meet-and-greet on Nov. 30 to benefit Smyrna first responders

The Smyrna Public Safety Foundation submitted the following announcement about a special holiday fundraising event for Smyrna’s first responders: Santa Claus and Minty the Elf will visit Smyrna Fire Department…

a screenshot of the six districts in Mableon, with 1,2,3 to the south, 4, 5, 6 to the north

Mableton November 12, 2025

Tax Allocation District on Mableton’s City Council agenda for this evening

A resolution calling for legislation in the Georgia General Assembly in 2026 to hold a referendum allowing Mableton to establish one or more Tax Allocation Districts will be on the…

Lane closures and road work November 12, 2025

Cobb DOT road and lane closures as of Wednesday, November 12, 2025

The following road and lane closures, currently active, are listed on the Cobb County DOT website. To expand the map for a particular roadway, click on the legend to the…

Nonprofits November 12, 2025

Community group to collect donated winter coats outside Cobb school board meeting

By Rebecca Gaunt Anyone interested in donating new or gently used winter coats can drop them off Thursday by the line for public comment in front of the Cobb County…

Weather November 12, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Wednesday, November 12, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, with a high near 61 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly clear,…

A grey/white American pit bull terrier standing and looking to one side

Pets and Pet Adoption November 11, 2025

“My name is Smoke. 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 grey/white American pit bull terrier. The following information on this potential…

Pets and Pet Adoption November 11, 2025

“My name is Aspen, 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…

Government & Politics November 11, 2025

House speaker’s refusal to seat Arizona representative is supported by history and law

by Jennifer Selin, Arizona State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Adelita Grijalva won a special election in Arizona on Sept. 23, 2025, becoming the…

graphic of lab equipment including beakers, microscope and test tubes

Health & Wellness November 11, 2025

Electric fields steered nanoparticles through a liquid-filled maze – this new method could improve drug delivery and purification systems

by Daniel K. Schwartz, University of Colorado Boulder and Ankur Gupta, University of Colorado Boulder, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] In the home, the lab…

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

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”

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

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

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

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

Canada loses its official ‘measles-free’ status – and the US will follow soon, as vaccination rates fall

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

The military’s diversity rises out of recruitment targets, not any ‘woke’ goals

Santa meet-and-greet on Nov. 30 to benefit Smyrna first responders

Tax Allocation District on Mableton’s City Council agenda for this evening

Cobb DOT road and lane closures as of Wednesday, November 12, 2025

Community group to collect donated winter coats outside Cobb school board meeting

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Wednesday, November 12, 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”

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

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

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

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

Canada loses its official ‘measles-free’ status – and the US will follow soon, as vaccination rates fall

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

The military’s diversity rises out of recruitment targets, not any ‘woke’ goals

Santa meet-and-greet on Nov. 30 to benefit Smyrna first responders

Tax Allocation District on Mableton’s City Council agenda for this evening

Cobb DOT road and lane closures as of Wednesday, November 12, 2025

Community group to collect donated winter coats outside Cobb school board meeting

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Wednesday, November 12, 2025

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

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

House speaker’s refusal to seat Arizona representative is supported by history and law

Electric fields steered nanoparticles through a liquid-filled maze – this new method could improve drug delivery and purification systems