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Weekend Quiz November 1, 2025

Quiz: How much do you know about Cobb transportation and roadways

It seems like road work and lane closures never cease in Cobb County. But how much do you know about Cobb’s transportation infrastructure and roadways? Take the 10-question quiz below…

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History November 1, 2025

A high school student comments on Cobb County’s roads: in 1899

by Larry Felton Johnson [This is an evergreen article that we occasionally expand and republish as we discover more information on the topic] In the March 2, 1899 issue of…

Weather November 1, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, November 1, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Saturday, November 1, 2025, with a high near 64 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…

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Lane closures and road work November 1, 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: Weather permitting, the Georgia Department of Transportation…

Weather November 1, 2025

Frost advisory for metro Atlanta remains in effect until 10 a.m. Saturday Nov 1

A Frost Advisory remains in effect for portions of Georgia until 10 a.m. EDT this morning, with temperatures dipping as low as 33 degrees—posing a risk to sensitive vegetation. The…

Kennesaw October 31, 2025

Kennesaw City Cemetery hosts Life in the Cemetery Event

By Timothy Sturdivant Kennesaw City Cemetery hosted an event to raise awareness of the past residents who put Kennesaw on the map. The event took place thanks to the various…

Education October 31, 2025

Cobb legislators call on Gov. Kemp to remove Cristadoro from school board

By Rebecca Gaunt State Representatives Terry Cummings (D-Mableton), Mekyah McQueen (D Smyrna), Lisa Campbell (D-Kennesaw), and Gabriel Sanchez (D-Smyrna) are calling on Gov. Brian Kemp to conduct a formal ethics…

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Health & Wellness October 31, 2025

At The Hollow in Florida, the ‘Medical Freedom’ Movement Finds Its Base Camp

This article by Arthur Allen first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Arthur Allen October 31, 2025 VENICE, Fla. — MAGA and MAHA are happily married in Florida,…

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Education October 31, 2025

Georgia teacher sues school district that fired her and others because of budget shortfall

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] October 29, 2025 A Georgia elementary school teacher let go during a fiscal crisis…

Health & Wellness October 31, 2025

Atorvastatin recall may affect hundreds of thousands of patients – and reflects FDA’s troubles inspecting medicines manufactured overseas

by C. Michael White, University of Connecticut, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] If you take cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins, you may have noticed a flurry…

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Science & Technology October 31, 2025

Where does human thinking end and AI begin? An AI authorship protocol aims to show the difference

by Eli Alshanetsky, Temple University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The latest generation of artificial intelligence models is sharper and smoother, producing polished text with…

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Government & Politics October 31, 2025

Voters lose when maps get redrawn before every election instead of once a decade − a trend started in Texas, moving to California and likely spreading across the country

by David Patterson Soule, University of Richmond and Kyle Redican, University of Richmond, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] After the U.S. census is conducted every…

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Community Life, Uncategorized October 31, 2025

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Quiz: How much do you know about Cobb transportation and roadways

Quiz: How much do you know about Cobb transportation and roadways

A high school student comments on Cobb County’s roads: in 1899

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, November 1, 2025

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

Frost advisory for metro Atlanta remains in effect until 10 a.m. Saturday Nov 1

Kennesaw City Cemetery hosts Life in the Cemetery Event

Cobb legislators call on Gov. Kemp to remove Cristadoro from school board

At The Hollow in Florida, the ‘Medical Freedom’ Movement Finds Its Base Camp

Georgia teacher sues school district that fired her and others because of budget shortfall

Atorvastatin recall may affect hundreds of thousands of patients – and reflects FDA’s troubles inspecting medicines manufactured overseas

Where does human thinking end and AI begin? An AI authorship protocol aims to show the difference

Voters lose when maps get redrawn before every election instead of once a decade − a trend started in Texas, moving to California and likely spreading across the country

Volunteers transform American Legion and VFW posts in Smyrna and Marietta

Frost advisory in effect for metro Atlanta Saturday

Marietta designates section of Roswell Street Nelson Price Pathway

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Friday, October 31, 2025

Quiz: How much do you know about Cobb transportation and roadways

A high school student comments on Cobb County’s roads: in 1899

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, November 1, 2025

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

Frost advisory for metro Atlanta remains in effect until 10 a.m. Saturday Nov 1

Kennesaw City Cemetery hosts Life in the Cemetery Event

Cobb legislators call on Gov. Kemp to remove Cristadoro from school board

At The Hollow in Florida, the ‘Medical Freedom’ Movement Finds Its Base Camp

Georgia teacher sues school district that fired her and others because of budget shortfall

Atorvastatin recall may affect hundreds of thousands of patients – and reflects FDA’s troubles inspecting medicines manufactured overseas

Where does human thinking end and AI begin? An AI authorship protocol aims to show the difference

Voters lose when maps get redrawn before every election instead of once a decade − a trend started in Texas, moving to California and likely spreading across the country

Volunteers transform American Legion and VFW posts in Smyrna and Marietta

Frost advisory in effect for metro Atlanta Saturday

Marietta designates section of Roswell Street Nelson Price Pathway

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Friday, October 31, 2025

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

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

Kennesaw Approves plan for New $13.9 Million Police Headquarters

“My name is Bella, and I’m so excited about the prospect of going home with you!”