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Puzzles Games and Quizzes November 12, 2026

Cobb News Quiz: Midterm Turnout, Taxes and Road Closures

How much do you remember about Cobb’s midterm turnout, a holiday fundraiser and what’s happening in Smyrna and Mableton? Looking up the answers is encouraged. The Cobb County Courier Quiz…

Government & Politics, Local government November 12, 2026

City of Mableton approves Public Safety Special Service District Senior and Financial Hardship Relief Program

Photos by Gabriela Henriquez Stoikow The program aims to provide a payment plan for people who cannot pay the new tax in a single payment due in December this year. …

Weather November 12, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Thursday, November 12, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Thursday, November 12, 2026, with a high near 63 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly clear,…

Uncategorized November 12, 2026

The Impact Of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Libraries On Reading In Georgia Counties

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College The tragic death of Dolly Parton did not just provide an outburst of sympathy. It also led people to focus…

Opinion November 12, 2026

Proud to serve Veterans every day of the year

By Melanie Dallas, LPC If you visit the Highland Rivers Behavioral Health website and scroll down our homepage to the Our Services section, you’ll notice there is a link specifically…

Aging November 11, 2026

When a Gun Owner Shows Early Signs of Dementia

This article by Paula Span first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Nov. 10, 2026 If you or someone you know may be experiencing a mental health crisis,…

Energy November 11, 2026

Winter is coming. Can Democrats succeed in chilling soaring energy prices?

by David Lightman, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] November 10, 2026 WASHINGTON — Democrats during the midterm election campaign promised bold steps…

Drawings of Democratic Donkey and Republican Elephant on opposite sides of a purple drawing of the State of Georgia

Government & Politics November 11, 2026

Georgia’s Latinos shift toward Democratic candidates, for now

by Ignacio Perez, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] November 11, 2026 DALTON, Ga. – The number of Georgia Latinos who cast a…

Justice November 11, 2026

After midterm rout, Republicans can still confirm a Supreme Court justice, but at what cost?

by Paul M. Collins Jr., UMass Amherst, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The 2026 midterm rout that awarded Democrats decisive majorities in the Senate and…

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Military November 11, 2026

A thank‑you on Veterans Day won’t close the growing military‑civilian gap

by Scott Parrott, University of South Carolina, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] When the voice came over the plane’s PA system, it seemed familiar yet…

Drawings of Democratic Donkey and Republican Elephant

Government & Politics November 11, 2026

Democrats’ agenda will be set by their ability to organize and compromise — not by the socialist, progressive or centrist factions all claiming victory

by SoRelle Wyckoff Gaynor, University of Virginia, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The massive Democratic majority in the U.S. House and Senate that was ushered…

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Pets and Pet Adoption November 11, 2026

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

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Pets and Pet Adoption November 11, 2026

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

News, Transportation November 11, 2026

Latest Cobb County Road and Lane Closures as of Wednesday Nov. 11

Cobb County road closures Nov. 11, 2026 The following road and lane closures are currently active and listed on the Cobb County DOT website. To expand the map for a…

Business & Economy, Local Business November 11, 2026

Cobb Chamber to spotlight Smyrna Connects on Nov. 19

The Cobb Chamber’s Smyrna Area Council will spotlight a new initiative to bring residents into conversations with city leaders and announce the 2026 Smyrna Citizen of the Year on Thursday,…

Welcome to Cobb County brick sign at Henderson Road on Veterans Memorial

Uncategorized November 11, 2026

Match Magic 2026 kicks off with 31 Cobb nonprofits

By Mark Woolsey The 2026 edition of the Cobb Community Foundation’s Match Magic holiday season appeal is underway, with the CCF hoping 31 participating nonprofits will be able to hit…

Cobb Sheriff's Office vehicle at Cobb government office in article about evictions

Crime & Public Safety November 11, 2026

Former Cobb sheriff’s deputy drowns in Murray County flooding

By Mark Woolsey State emergency management officials say the woman who drowned in last week’s flooding in Northwest Georgia was a former Cobb County sheriff’s deputy. The Murray County Coroner’s…

Detail of Cobb County Police Department STEP Unit vehicle in article about fatal accident on I-75

Crime & Public Safety, Traffic incidents November 11, 2026

Truck driver seriously injured in I-75 rollover in Cobb

By Mark Woolsey Cobb Police say a commercial vehicle driver was badly injured in an early morning I-75 crash Tuesday. Police say a red 2020 Freightliner Cascadia commercial road tractor…

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News, Weather November 11, 2026

Storms possible in far north Georgia into early Thursday

Isolated thunderstorms are possible in far north Georgia Wednesday night, Nov. 11, into early Thursday, according to the National Weather Service. The hazardous weather outlook includes Cobb County, with the…

Puzzles Games and Quizzes November 11, 2026

Cobb geography challenge from Discovery Park to the old mill

Which Mableton road leads to Discovery Park, and which creek runs past the old Marietta Paper Mill? Try five questions about Cobb County’s parks, waterways and landmarks. Looking up the…