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Today’s edition · Wed., Nov. 4

Cobb voters set an advance-voting record, and Election Day ran smoothly for the most part

Plus, Cobb voters set an advance-voting record, and Election Day ran smoothly for the most part.

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Cobb voters set an advance-voting record, and Election Day ran smoothly for the most part

Cobb advance voting ballots rose about 25% from 2022

Source: Cobb Courier

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If you voted in Cobb County, you helped set a record. Elections officials said voters cast 227,308 ballots during Georgia's three-week advance voting period. That unofficial total is up 45,922 ballots, or about 25%, from the 181,386 cast in the November 2022 midterms.

Tuesday's voting went smoothly for the most part, with no major problems reported. Voters waited in long lines at Teasley Elementary School in the morning because of a staffing problem that is resolved. Georgia's ballot was topped by the governor's race and a U.S. Senate seat.

  • Local races: two county commission, three school board
  • Also decided: several Georgia House and Senate races
  • Certification: Cobb elections officials will certify results next week

Cobb polls were open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day

Cobb County polling places

Midnight6 a.m.Noon6 p.m.7 a.m.to 7 p.m.
  • 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.Polls open
Advance voting
Three weeks
Results
Certified next week

Source: Cobb Courier

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ResultsCertified next week

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News Notes

Giving

The Cobb Schools Foundation's annual golf tournament raised a record $98,000 at Brookstone Country Club in Acworth. The money will fund $2,000 scholarships for two seniors at each of Cobb's 17 high schools, plus three $5,000 perseverance awards. East Cobb News

The Cobb Schools Foundation tournament raised a record $98,000

$98,000
raised, a record for the tournament
130
golfers in the sold-out event
40+
sponsors
17
high schools get two $2,000 scholarships each

Source: East Cobb News

Road closure

Middlesex Ln is closed in both directions for roadway repairs through Fri., Nov. 6 at 4 p.m. Follow the posted detour, and call at 770-528-1600 with questions. Cobb Courier

KSU Dance

Two new endowed scholarships at Kennesaw State honor Ivan Pulinkala, who founded the dance program in 2005 and is now the university's provost. The KSU Dance Company's "Viewpoints" concert runs Nov. 12-14 in Marietta. WABE

Mustangs

Kennesaw Mountain sophomore linebacker Larenzo Parker II is deaf, and Diana Jarvis, the school's interpreter and ASL teacher, interprets for him at Mustangs practices and games. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Hoops

The Kennesaw State women won their season opener, and the Hawks beat Indiana 108-104 on Monday night behind 34 points from Nickeil Alexander-Walker. Atlanta plays at Washington Wednesday night. 97.5 Glory FM

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The Wrap

Saturday, Nov. 7 is when downtown Kennesaw turns into one big Taste of Kennesaw, running from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The listing tells folks to bring an appetite, and we'd say that's solid advice. Wear your stretchy pants and graze your way down the street.

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Cobb voters set an advance-voting record, and Election Day ran smoothly for the most part

Plus, Cobb voters set an advance-voting record, and Election Day ran smoothly for the most part.

The TLDR

  1. Cobb voters cast a record 227,308 advance ballots
  2. Middlesex Ln stays closed through Fri., Nov. 6
  3. Cobb Schools Foundation golf tournament raises a record $98,000
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