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Government & Politics November 4, 2026

Justice Department’s interference before midterms was unsuccessful, unprofessional and unprecedented

by John E. Jones III, Dickinson College, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] From Washington, D.C. to Anchorage, Alaska, federal courts have been busy with cases…

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Health & Wellness November 4, 2026

Private equity is buying up more methadone clinics – access to the lifesaving drug isn’t getting easier

by Yashaswini Singh, Brown University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Three times a week, Amber Titus wakes up at 5 a.m. to get ready for…

Drawings of Democratic Donkey and Republican Elephant

Government & Politics November 4, 2026

‘Epic’ blue wave helps Democrats take Congress in overwhelming rebuke to President Trump

by Charlie Hunt, Boise State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Voters turned out in massive numbers on Election Day to hand Democrats control of…

Color drawing of the south side of the White House

Government & Politics November 4, 2026

Democrats in House poised to investigate the Trump Administration, taking up a long‑standing power GOP‑led Congress ignored for the past two years

by Drew Kurlowski, Coastal Carolina University and Gibbs Knotts, Coastal Carolina University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Oversight is coming for the Trump administration. That’s…

Pets and Pet Adoption November 4, 2026

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

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Pets and Pet Adoption November 4, 2026

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

Cobb weather November 4: Photo of cloudy skies above a residential street

Weather November 4, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Wednesday, November 4, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts showers and thunderstorms here in Cobb County on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, with a high near 71 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

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Opinion November 4, 2026

What I Learned From Exit Polling In Georgia In The 2026 Election

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College In Georgia’s historic Election Day 2026, I was right in the thick of it. I won’t tell you who I…

KSU President Kathy Schwaig stands in front of her portrait

Education, News November 4, 2026

Presidential portrait series chronicles six decades of KSU, SPSU leadership

Photo above: KSU President Kathy Schwaig [This article by Dave Shelles with photos by Darnell Wilburn, Jr. first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] With the…

Uncategorized November 4, 2026

Cobb Chamber and Cobb Community Foundation to host child care tax credit seminar for employers

The Cobb Chamber distributed the following announcement: The Cobb Chamber, in partnership with the Cobb Community Foundation, will host a Childcare Tax Credit Seminar on Monday, Nov. 16, from 2…

News, Transportation November 4, 2026

Latest Cobb County Road and Lane Closures as of Wednesday Nov. 4

Cobb County road closures Nov. 4, 2026 The following road and lane closures are currently active and listed on the Cobb County DOT website. To expand the map for a…

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes November 4, 2026

Cobb County geography quiz on trails and waterways

Which creek runs under the Concord Covered Bridge? Where does the Noonday Creek Trail meet Bells Ferry Road? Try these five questions about Cobb County’s waterways, trails and landmarks. Looking…

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Health & Wellness November 3, 2026

A Few Miles From the US Capitol, Dozens Slept in Their Cars, Waiting for Free Care

This article by Phil Galewitz first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Nov. 3, 2026 TAKOMA PARK, Md. — Friday night lights took on a whole new meaning…

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Health & Wellness November 3, 2026

Expecting a Baby? Five Tips To Help You Prepare for Pregnancy Costs

This article by Stephanie O’Neill first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Nov. 3, 2026 As Grace Griffin and her husband were welcoming their long-awaited baby — a…

Government & Politics November 3, 2026

Here are five things to watch as Georgia voters head to the polls on Election Day

by Maya Homan and Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] November 3, 2026 Who will be Georgia’s next governor? Will Republicans…

Government & Politics November 3, 2026

Trump promotes Reflecting Pool renovation the day before the election

by Ashley Murray, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] November 2, 2026 WASHINGTON — One day before his party is forecast to lose…

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Environment November 3, 2026

US wildfire damage is on pace to triple by mid‑century, but there are affordable ways to lower the risk

by Virginia Iglesias, University of Colorado Boulder, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] As temperatures rise and development expands, the number of homes and other structures…

Environment November 3, 2026

Not in a FEMA flood zone? Your home could still be at risk – and you could suffer more than your neighbor

by Yilei Yu, Rice University; Dylan Connor, Arizona State University, and James R. Elliott, Rice University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] If your home isn’t…

Crowd at Word of Faith church Trunk or Treat event

Community, Giving Back to the Community November 3, 2026

Word of Faith Church hosts Trunk or Treat at the Epicenter

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about the Word of Faith Church Trunk or Treat event: The Word of Faith Church hosted their Trunk or Treat…