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Education, News November 14, 2026

Contracts extended 3 years for Cobb superintendent’s cabinet and school principals

Photo above: John Floresta (photo by Rebecca Gaunt) By Rebecca Gaunt With the clock ticking for the Republican majority’s hold on the Cobb County Board of Education, they extended the…

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes November 14, 2026

Cobb County news quiz on Para sports, pumpkins and more

Which sports will Kennesaw State offer first in its new Para sports program, and where did Mableton’s smashed pumpkins end up? Test your knowledge of Cobb County Courier stories from…

News, Weather November 14, 2026

Cobb County under freeze warnings Saturday and Sunday

Cobb County is under a freeze warning until 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, and again from 1 to 9 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 15. The National Weather Service expects temperatures as…

Weather November 14, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, November 14, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Saturday, November 14, 2026, with a high near 53 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…

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Health & Wellness November 13, 2026

Medicaid Work Rules Don’t Apply to Native Americans. They Could Still Lose Coverage.

This article by Andrew Jones, Katheryn Houghton, and Jazmin Orozco Rodriguez first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Nov. 13, 2026 CHEROKEE, N.C. — Two months before the…

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Government & Politics November 13, 2026

Fed Up With the Healthcare Industry, This Red State Capped Insulin Prices for Patients

This article by Noam N. Levey first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Nov. 13, 2026 HILLSBORO, N.D. — The Kritzberger family has farmed in the Red River…

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Government & Politics November 13, 2026

Hugley is officially nominated as Georgia House speaker as Democrats choose their leaders

by Alander Rocha, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] November 12, 2026 Georgia House Democrats unveiled their picks to lead the chamber Thursday…

Opinion November 13, 2026

Will we finally expand Medicaid in Georgia?

by Jack Bernard, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] November 12, 2026 “Medicaid still remains a top priority in this state… It continues…

International November 13, 2026

US demands that Iraq disarms brigades misread the nation’s complicated security landscape

by Yasir Kuoti, Boston University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Iraq marked Sovereignty Day on Sept. 30, 2026, by holding a four-day national holiday in…

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Government & Politics November 13, 2026

Despite intense Islamophobia, Abdul El‑Sayed and dozens of other Muslims elected representatives are breaking down barriers

by Nazita Lajevardi, University of Michigan; Kåre Vernby, Stockholm University, and Moa Mårtensson, Uppsala University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Democrat Abdul El-Sayed made history…

Government & Politics November 13, 2026

What does the speaker of the House do? Here’s what Mike Johnson’s successor will have for a job

by Rachel Paine Caufield, Drake University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Second in the line of presidential succession after the vice president, the speaker of…

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Pets and Pet Adoption, Uncategorized November 13, 2026

“My name is Nyla, 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 American pit bull terrier. The following information on this potential…

Pets and Pet Adoption November 13, 2026

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

The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a female tabby/white domestic long hair. The following information on this potential family…

Sports November 13, 2026

Kennesaw State launches Georgia’s first integrated Para sports program

[This article first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] Kennesaw State University is launching Georgia’s first integrated Para sports programs in athletics, creating new opportunities for…

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Community Life November 13, 2026

Life University’s Lights of Life shines into 37th season with more than 1 million lights

Life University distributed the following press release about its annual holiday lights display: Drive-through display lights up Marietta Nov. 26 through Dec. 31, with $15 per vehicle admission Life University…

News, Weather November 13, 2026

Cobb County under freeze watch as cold front moves in

By Mark Woolsey You can wave bye-bye to those summerlike temperatures that have been draped over Cobb County. Another cold front was poised to push across the area on Friday,…

Puzzles Games and Quizzes November 13, 2026

Weekend Trivia About the Places That Tell Cobb’s Story

Which Cobb city is known for its spring flowers, and where can you find a beach on Beach Street? Try five questions about local landmarks and traditions. Looking up the…

Weather November 13, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Friday, November 13, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Friday, November 13, 2026, with a high near 52 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…

Health & Wellness November 12, 2026

Opioid Settlement Cash and Homelessness: It’s Not Always Clear How Addiction Fits In

This article by Aneri Pattani first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Nov. 12, 2026 Jason Fazekas has spent most of his adult life on the street or…

Health & Wellness November 12, 2026

Dubious Buys Raise Alarm Over Local Control of Opioid Cash

This article by Aneri Pattani first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Nov. 12, 2026 State and local governments spent about $3.7 billion in opioid settlement funds last…