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Uncategorized October 31, 2026

Cobb County news quiz: Transit, jail technology and puppets

This week’s questions in our weekly wrapup of Cobb County news cover public transit, jail technology, puppets and more, drawn from Courier articles published during the past seven days. Looking…

Uncategorized October 31, 2026

South Cobb library plans holiday crafts and community outreach

By Kelly Johnson SOUTH COBB REGIONAL LIBRARY GIVES IN SEASON OF THANKFULNESS As November highlights the fall season with gratitude and thankfulness, South Cobb Regional Library exhibits selflessness that is…

Community Life, Libraries October 31, 2026

North Cobb library November events feature autumn wreaths

By Kelly Johnson TWEENS\TEENS TO WIND HOLIDAY AT NORTH COBB REGIONAL LIBRARY With a break for Thanksgiving set at the end of November, North Cobb Regional Library offers children eleven…

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Community Life, Libraries October 31, 2026

Puppetpalooza comes to Mountain View library Nov. 17

By Kelly Johnson MOUNTAIN VIEW PUPPETRY EVENTS ENTERTAIN FOR HOLIDAYS The week before Thanksgiving break, which for some might be a four or five-day holiday weekend or a planned, weeks-long…

Cobb weather October 31: Photo of cloudy skies above a residential street

Weather October 31, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, October 31, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Saturday, October 31, 2026, with a high near 71 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be cloudy,…

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Health & Wellness October 30, 2026

Your Phone Knows You’re at the Doctor, and Data Brokers Do, Too — Then Profit From It

This article by Michael Scaturro first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Oct. 30, 2026 Chris McQueen finished treatment for leukemia a year and a half ago, but…

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Pets and Pet Adoption October 30, 2026

“I’m a doggy in need of a permanent loving home!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a male black/white border collie. The following information on this potential family member…

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Pets and Pet Adoption October 30, 2026

“My name is Gary, 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 grey tabby/white domestic short hair. The following information on this potential…

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Health & Wellness October 30, 2026

Medicare Drug Plans Are Hiking Premiums While Trump Claims Victory on Medicine Prices

This article by Phil Galewitz first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Oct. 30, 2026 Millions of Medicare enrollees who buy stand-alone prescription drug plans will see their…

Government & Politics October 30, 2026

In a blizzard of lawsuits, Trump’s DOJ battles across the US over midterm elections

by Jonathan Shorman, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] October 29, 2026 The Trump administration’s sweeping efforts to combat noncitizen voting and assert…

Advance voting sign in front of South Cobb Community Center

Government & Politics October 30, 2026

What early voting can – and can’t – tell us about Georgia’s midterm election so far

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] October 30, 2026 Friday is the last day to vote early in Georgia ahead…

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Education October 30, 2026

How moving civil rights enforcement out of the US Department of Education threatens students’ protections from race, sex and disability discrimination

by Bridget Joyce, University of Virginia and Kimberly Robinson, University of Virginia, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Many people are not familiar with the Office…

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Economy October 30, 2026

Cobb Courier

Cobb County news quiz: Transit, jail technology and puppets

Cobb County news quiz: Transit, jail technology and puppets

South Cobb library plans holiday crafts and community outreach

North Cobb library November events feature autumn wreaths

Puppetpalooza comes to Mountain View library Nov. 17

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, October 31, 2026

Your Phone Knows You’re at the Doctor, and Data Brokers Do, Too — Then Profit From It

“I’m a doggy in need of a permanent loving home!”

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

Medicare Drug Plans Are Hiking Premiums While Trump Claims Victory on Medicine Prices

In a blizzard of lawsuits, Trump’s DOJ battles across the US over midterm elections

What early voting can – and can’t – tell us about Georgia’s midterm election so far

How moving civil rights enforcement out of the US Department of Education threatens students’ protections from race, sex and disability discrimination

Are American voters actually gloomy about the economy, or is something else going on?

What the Cornell 7 sexual assault allegations reveal about how parents talk to their kids about rape

Glover Park Kitchen Exudes Southern Hospitality

Here are a few events happening around Mableton in November

Cobb County news quiz: Transit, jail technology and puppets

South Cobb library plans holiday crafts and community outreach

North Cobb library November events feature autumn wreaths

Puppetpalooza comes to Mountain View library Nov. 17

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, October 31, 2026

Your Phone Knows You’re at the Doctor, and Data Brokers Do, Too — Then Profit From It

“I’m a doggy in need of a permanent loving home!”

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

Medicare Drug Plans Are Hiking Premiums While Trump Claims Victory on Medicine Prices

In a blizzard of lawsuits, Trump’s DOJ battles across the US over midterm elections

What early voting can – and can’t – tell us about Georgia’s midterm election so far

How moving civil rights enforcement out of the US Department of Education threatens students’ protections from race, sex and disability discrimination

Are American voters actually gloomy about the economy, or is something else going on?

What the Cornell 7 sexual assault allegations reveal about how parents talk to their kids about rape

Glover Park Kitchen Exudes Southern Hospitality

Here are a few events happening around Mableton in November

Cobb sheriff replaces paper jail logs with digital inmate tracking

Governor’s Office of Highway Safety Awards General Grant To Cobb & Douglas Public Health

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Friday, October 30, 2026

Cobb County microtransit expands into northwest Cobb