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Lane closures and road work November 21, 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 Friday, November 14, and continuing through…

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Pets and Pet Adoption November 21, 2025

“My name is Tucker. 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 tan/white shepherd. The following information on this potential family member is…

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Pets and Pet Adoption November 21, 2025

“My name is Bamboo, 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…

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 21, 2025

After Series of Denials, His Insurer Approved Doctor-Recommended Cancer Care. It Was Too Late.

This article by Lauren Sausser first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Lauren Sausser November 21, 2025 For nearly three years, Eric Tennant endured chemotherapy infusions, rounds of…

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Health & Wellness November 21, 2025

AI vs. AI: Patients deploy bots to battle health insurers that deny care

by Anna Claire Vollers, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] November 21, 2025 As states strive to curb health insurers’ use of artificial…

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Economy November 21, 2025

Hybrid workers are putting in 90 fewer minutes of work on Fridays – and an overall shift toward custom schedules could be undercutting collaboration

by Christos Makridis, Arizona State University; Institute for Humane Studies, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Do your office, inbox and calendar feel like a ghost…

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Government & Politics November 21, 2025

Farmers – long Trump backers – bear the costs of new tariffs, restricted immigration and slashed renewable energy subsidies

by Kee Hyun Park, Nanyang Technological University; Institute for Humane Studies and Shannon P. Carcelli, University of Maryland, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Few political…

Education November 21, 2025

Learning with AI falls short compared to old-fashioned web search

by Shiri Melumad, University of Pennsylvania, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Since the release of ChatGPT in late 2022, millions of people have started using…

Smyrna November 21, 2025

Upcoming holiday events in Smyrna

Here is a selection of events in Smyrna for the holiday season. Letters to Santa From Saturday, November 29 to Friday, December 12 you and your family can stop by…

Transportation November 21, 2025

Georgia DOT Awards $24.4 Million in Federal Funds to Expand EV Charging Network

The Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) announced in a press release that the Georgia State Transportation Board has approved the Best Value Awards for the second round of the…

Kennesaw State University November 21, 2025

Chemistry alumni use research as springboard to industry careers

Photo above: Anthony London [This article by Dave Shelles, with a photo by Darnell Wilburn (and another photo ‘provided’), first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission]…

Cobb & Douglas Public Health November 21, 2025

Free HIV Testing Events Scheduled by Cobb & Douglas Public Health for World AIDS Day

Photo: CDPH mobile unit, courtesy of Cobb & Douglas Public Health In recognition of World AIDS Day, which is Dec. 1, Cobb & Douglas Public Health (CDPH) announced in a…

Weather November 21, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Friday, November 21, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts partly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Friday, November 21, 2025, with a high near 77 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly…

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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…

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…

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

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

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

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

After Series of Denials, His Insurer Approved Doctor-Recommended Cancer Care. It Was Too Late.

AI vs. AI: Patients deploy bots to battle health insurers that deny care

Hybrid workers are putting in 90 fewer minutes of work on Fridays – and an overall shift toward custom schedules could be undercutting collaboration

Farmers – long Trump backers – bear the costs of new tariffs, restricted immigration and slashed renewable energy subsidies

Learning with AI falls short compared to old-fashioned web search

Upcoming holiday events in Smyrna

Georgia DOT Awards $24.4 Million in Federal Funds to Expand EV Charging Network

Chemistry alumni use research as springboard to industry careers

Free HIV Testing Events Scheduled by Cobb & Douglas Public Health for World AIDS Day

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Friday, November 21, 2025

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?”

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

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

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

After Series of Denials, His Insurer Approved Doctor-Recommended Cancer Care. It Was Too Late.

AI vs. AI: Patients deploy bots to battle health insurers that deny care

Hybrid workers are putting in 90 fewer minutes of work on Fridays – and an overall shift toward custom schedules could be undercutting collaboration

Farmers – long Trump backers – bear the costs of new tariffs, restricted immigration and slashed renewable energy subsidies

Learning with AI falls short compared to old-fashioned web search

Upcoming holiday events in Smyrna

Georgia DOT Awards $24.4 Million in Federal Funds to Expand EV Charging Network

Chemistry alumni use research as springboard to industry careers

Free HIV Testing Events Scheduled by Cobb & Douglas Public Health for World AIDS Day

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Friday, November 21, 2025

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