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Education November 3, 2025

Judge reverses expulsion of Cobb County middle-schooler who warned about shooting threat

By Rebecca Gaunt Cobb County Superior Court Judge Robert Leonard II reversed the expulsion of a Cobb County eighth grader who used a district-issued computer to warn his friend about…

Crime & Public Safety November 3, 2025

From Narcan to Gun Silencers, Opioid Settlement Cash Pays Law Enforcement Tabs

This article by Aneri Pattani first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Aneri Pattani November 3, 2025 In the heart of Appalachia, law enforcement is often seen as…

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Government & Politics November 3, 2025

Battle for two seats on Georgia regulatory body heats up as campaigns enter homestretch

by Alander Rocha, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] November 3, 2025 Campaigning for two contested seats on the Georgia Public Service Commission…

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Government & Politics November 3, 2025

Polarizing political events are leading Americans to increasingly call for a national divorce

by Ryan D. Griffiths, Syracuse University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The United States government has been shut down for nearly a month, yet another…

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Health & Wellness November 3, 2025

Health headlines can be confusing – these 3 questions can help you evaluate them

by Kimberly Johnson, Washington University in St. Louis and Amy Eyler, Washington University in St. Louis, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Every week of 2025…

Government & Politics November 3, 2025

The shutdown – and the House’s inaction – helps pave Congress’ path to irrelevance

by Charlie Hunt, Boise State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Many Americans will be voting on Election Day – or have already cast votes…

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Smyrna November 3, 2025

1911 — when Smyrna was one of Georgia’s poultry centers

[This is an evergreen article that we periodically edit, expand and republish, about the history of Cobb County and its cities. This one is about the thriving poultry industry that…

Food Safety November 3, 2025

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from October 24 to October 30

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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Fuel Cost November 3, 2025

Gasoline prices drop modestly in Georgia over the past week.

Georgia gasoline prices fell by a modest 1 cent over the past week, continuing a general downward trend. According to AAA’s weekly report, gasoline prices in Georgia reached an average…

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Weather November 3, 2025

Metro Atlanta weather expected to be mild until another round of isolated storms Friday, Nov 7

Patchy dense fog is expected across parts of north and eastern Georgia through 9 a.m. this morning, with low chances for hazardous weather in the days ahead. However, isolated thunderstorms…

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Opinion November 3, 2025

Despite The Artificial Intelligence Hype, Human Work Is Still Better

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Companies can’t wait to rush out and incorporate artificial intelligence into their companies. Egged on by some in the media,…

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Pets and Pet Adoption November 3, 2025

“My name is Splotch, 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 female black/white domestic medium hair. The following information on this potential family…

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Pets and Pet Adoption November 3, 2025

“My name is Lanie. 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 female black/white labrador retriever. The following information on this potential family member…

Weather November 3, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Monday, November 3, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts partly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Monday, November 3, 2025, with a high near 61 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

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History November 2, 2025

A Civil War dispatch from Kennesaw Mountain (June 15, 1864)

[This is an evergreen article that we periodically update, edit and republish] The Georgia Historic Newspapers database contains many interesting articles on the history of Cobb County, the metro Atlanta…

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Weekend Quiz November 2, 2025

Cobb Courier Saturday Quiz: How much do you know about Kennesaw?

How much do you know about the City of Kennesaw? We run daily quizzes in the Cobb County Courier newsletter, and recently decided to move the Saturday and Sunday quizzes…

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new business November 2, 2025

New businesses licensed in Cobb County last week

Here are the 28 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, October 31, 2025. These are only licenses for businesses in unincorporated Cobb County. Cities…

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Food and Restaurants November 2, 2025

Portillo’s brings Chicago-style hot dogs to Kennesaw

By Mark Woolsey A taste of the Windy City is about to land in the Peach State. Chicago hot dog franchise Portillo’s will debut its first Georgia location on Nov. 18…

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Opinion November 2, 2025

The White House East Wing, Basketball, And Being Honest With The American People

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College This may come as a shock to you, but I don’t oppose President Donald Trump’s changes being made to the…

Weather November 2, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Sunday, November 2, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts partly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Sunday, November 2, 2025, with a high near 63 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly…