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Food Security November 4, 2025

Cobb posts list of where to help those in danger of hunger during this time of job cuts and suspension of food security programs

In light of the threatened cessation of SNAP benefits and job loss driven by government cutbacks and furloughs, Cobb County posted the following announcement on its website: Many of you…

Weather November 4, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Tuesday, November 4, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, with a high near 69 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…

Education November 4, 2025

Kennesaw State faculty members honored by the American Society of Civil Engineers

[The following article by Raynard Churchwell with photo by Darnell Wilburn first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] Kennesaw State University engineering faculty members Youngguk Seo…

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Education November 4, 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…

Elections November 4, 2025

Micheal Garza challenging David Chastain for Cobb County school board Post 4

By Rebecca Gaunt Small business owner and Democrat Micheal Garza is challenging David Chastain, the Republican incumbent, in the 2026 race for Cobb County Board of Education Post 4. Chastain…

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Pets and Pet Adoption November 4, 2025

“My name is Evie, 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 brindle/white boxer. The following information on this potential family member is…

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Pets and Pet Adoption November 4, 2025

“My name is Gg. 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 black domestic medium hair. The following information on this potential family…

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Government & Politics November 4, 2025

Georgia utility races seen as potential bellwether for 2026 midterms

by Alander Rocha, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] November 4, 2025 The results of an unusual off-year special election for two seats…

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Health & Wellness November 4, 2025

Congressional Stalemate Creates Chaos for Obamacare Shoppers

This article by Michelle Andrews first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Michelle Andrews November 4, 2025 This year’s Obamacare open enrollment period, which started Nov. 1 in…

Health & Wellness November 4, 2025

Why are 4.7 million Floridians insured through ACA marketplace plans, and what happens if they lose their subsidies?

by Robert Applebaum, Miami University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Significant Figures is a series from The Conversation in which scholars explain an important number…

Housing November 4, 2025

Private equity firms are snapping up mobile home parks − and driving out the residents who can least afford to lose them

by Cassie Powell, University of Richmond, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] One of America’s most affordable paths to homeownership is slipping away. At manufactured home…

Business & Economy November 4, 2025

Congress has been dodging responsibility for tariffs for decades – now the Supreme Court will decide how far presidents can go alone

by Bedassa Tadesse, University of Minnesota Duluth, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] On Nov. 5, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear one of the most…

Crime & Public Safety November 3, 2025

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Cobb posts list of where to help those in danger of hunger during this time of job cuts and suspension of food security programs

Cobb posts list of where to help those in danger of hunger during this time of job cuts and suspension of food security programs

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Tuesday, November 4, 2025

Kennesaw State faculty members honored by the American Society of Civil Engineers

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

Micheal Garza challenging David Chastain for Cobb County school board Post 4

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

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

Georgia utility races seen as potential bellwether for 2026 midterms

Congressional Stalemate Creates Chaos for Obamacare Shoppers

Why are 4.7 million Floridians insured through ACA marketplace plans, and what happens if they lose their subsidies?

Private equity firms are snapping up mobile home parks − and driving out the residents who can least afford to lose them

Congress has been dodging responsibility for tariffs for decades – now the Supreme Court will decide how far presidents can go alone

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

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

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

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

Cobb posts list of where to help those in danger of hunger during this time of job cuts and suspension of food security programs

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Tuesday, November 4, 2025

Kennesaw State faculty members honored by the American Society of Civil Engineers

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

Micheal Garza challenging David Chastain for Cobb County school board Post 4

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

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

Georgia utility races seen as potential bellwether for 2026 midterms

Congressional Stalemate Creates Chaos for Obamacare Shoppers

Why are 4.7 million Floridians insured through ACA marketplace plans, and what happens if they lose their subsidies?

Private equity firms are snapping up mobile home parks − and driving out the residents who can least afford to lose them

Congress has been dodging responsibility for tariffs for decades – now the Supreme Court will decide how far presidents can go alone

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gasoline prices drop modestly in Georgia over the past week.