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Things to Do November 20, 2025

Things to do this weekend in Cobb County: Fri Nov 21 to Sun Nov 23

Here is a list of a few things to do in Cobb County this weekend: Friday, November 21, to Sunday, November 23. Friday, November 21, 2025 40th Annual Cobb County…

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Pets and Pet Adoption November 20, 2025

“My name is Spyrte, 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 cream/white domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…

A white/brown American pit bull terrier looking at the camera happily

Pets and Pet Adoption November 20, 2025

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

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Government & Politics November 20, 2025

Two Democrats advance to a runoff in contest to name new state senator for metro Atlanta district

by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] November 19, 2025 Two candidates vying to replace former state Sen. Jason Esteves to…

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Education November 20, 2025

Black student unions are under pressure – here’s what they do and how they help Black students find community

by Antar A. Tichavakunda, University of California, Santa Barbara, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Black student unions have been a vital part of many Black…

Science & Technology November 20, 2025

Beyond the habitable zone: Exoplanet atmospheres are the next clue to finding life on planets orbiting distant stars

by Morgan Underwood, Rice University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] When astronomers search for planets that could host liquid water on their surface, they start…

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Business & Economy November 20, 2025

As AI leader Nvidia posts record results, Warren Buffett’s made a surprise bet on Google

by Cameron Shackell, The University of Queensland; Queensland University of Technology, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The world’s most valuable publicly listed company, US microchip…

Kennesaw November 20, 2025

Kennesaw-based CROFT & Associates Expands to Savannah With Sixth Office Location

Photo Caption: CROFT & Associates from left to right – Amanda Groover, Mark Jackson (PE, RA), Jim Croft (RA. NCARB), Eric Pettingill, Tracey Moss (RA), Stacey Chapman (CIT), Penny Iorillo,…

Kennesaw State University November 20, 2025

KSU PechaKucha Night showcases reach, depth of research

[This article by Alyssa Ozment with photo by Darnell Wilburn first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] From tackling the global challenge of diabetic retinopathy to…

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Community Life November 20, 2025

HOPE Family Resource Center distributed Thanksgiving food for those in need

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about the HOPE Family Resource Center Thanksgiving food distribution: HOPE Family Resource Center is a wonderful group of volunteers who…

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Weather November 20, 2025

Georgia Weather Alert: Morning Fog Reduces Visibility Until 9 AM Thursday

Areas of dense fog are creating hazardous driving conditions across portions of north and central Georgia this morning, though the risk of hazardous weather later in the week remains low….

Cobb weather November 20: Photo of cloudy skies above a residential street

Weather November 20, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Thursday, November 20, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Thursday, November 20, 2025, with a high near 75 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

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Food Security November 20, 2025

Indivisible Cobb, Georgia Latino Alliance for Human Rights to do holiday meal shopping for some Cobb families

Indivisible Cobb, an organization best known for organizing protests against actions of the Trump administration, is partnering with the Georgia Latino Alliance for Human Rights (GLAHR) to do holiday meal shopping for…

Lane closures and road work November 19, 2025

Cobb DOT road and lane closures as of Wednesday, November 19, 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…

Weather November 19, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Wednesday, November 19, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts partly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, with a high near 75 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly…

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Cobb County November 19, 2025

Cobb County Updates Code Amendments Ahead of November Hearings

Cobb County officials have revised proposed code amendments ahead of scheduled public hearings, incorporating changes made since the initial work session and earlier community input opportunities. According to the announcement…

Elections November 19, 2025

The special election in Georgia state senate district 35 will head to a runoff next month

By Mark Woolsey The special election in Georgia state senate district 35 will head to a runoff next month. In unofficial totals from Tuesday’s voting, former Cobb County School Board…

A black/white American pit bull terrier looking with pleading eyes

Pets and Pet Adoption November 19, 2025

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

Pets and Pet Adoption November 19, 2025

“My name is Indigo. 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 tabby domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…

A group photo of participants in the Golden Leaf cleanup program holding a banner and standing in front of a line of pumpkins

Community Life November 19, 2025

Commissioner Sheffield and Keep Cobb Beautiful hold “spruce up” event for disabled seniors

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about the Golden LEAF Project, hosted by District 4 Cobb Commissioner Monique Sheffield and Keep Cobb Beautiful: Commissioner Sheffield and…

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Things to do this weekend in Cobb County: Fri Nov 21 to Sun Nov 23

Things to do this weekend in Cobb County: Fri Nov 21 to Sun Nov 23

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

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

Two Democrats advance to a runoff in contest to name new state senator for metro Atlanta district

Black student unions are under pressure – here’s what they do and how they help Black students find community

Beyond the habitable zone: Exoplanet atmospheres are the next clue to finding life on planets orbiting distant stars

As AI leader Nvidia posts record results, Warren Buffett’s made a surprise bet on Google

Kennesaw-based CROFT & Associates Expands to Savannah With Sixth Office Location

KSU PechaKucha Night showcases reach, depth of research

HOPE Family Resource Center distributed Thanksgiving food for those in need

Georgia Weather Alert: Morning Fog Reduces Visibility Until 9 AM Thursday

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Thursday, November 20, 2025

Indivisible Cobb, Georgia Latino Alliance for Human Rights to do holiday meal shopping for some Cobb families

Cobb DOT road and lane closures as of Wednesday, November 19, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Wednesday, November 19, 2025

Cobb County Updates Code Amendments Ahead of November Hearings

Things to do this weekend in Cobb County: Fri Nov 21 to Sun Nov 23

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

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

Two Democrats advance to a runoff in contest to name new state senator for metro Atlanta district

Black student unions are under pressure – here’s what they do and how they help Black students find community

Beyond the habitable zone: Exoplanet atmospheres are the next clue to finding life on planets orbiting distant stars

As AI leader Nvidia posts record results, Warren Buffett’s made a surprise bet on Google

Kennesaw-based CROFT & Associates Expands to Savannah With Sixth Office Location

KSU PechaKucha Night showcases reach, depth of research

HOPE Family Resource Center distributed Thanksgiving food for those in need

Georgia Weather Alert: Morning Fog Reduces Visibility Until 9 AM Thursday

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Thursday, November 20, 2025

Indivisible Cobb, Georgia Latino Alliance for Human Rights to do holiday meal shopping for some Cobb families

Cobb DOT road and lane closures as of Wednesday, November 19, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Wednesday, November 19, 2025

Cobb County Updates Code Amendments Ahead of November Hearings

The special election in Georgia state senate district 35 will head to a runoff next month

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

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

Commissioner Sheffield and Keep Cobb Beautiful hold “spruce up” event for disabled seniors