2026

The outline of a Georgia map with the GOP red white and blue elephant in the center

Government & Politics, State Government January 29, 2026

Georgia House GOP unveils plan to end property taxes for homeowners

by Jill Nolin, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] January 29, 2026 House Republicans have proposed a major property tax overhaul that they…

A diagram of a microchip with the letters "AI" in the center

Science & Technology January 29, 2026

Feeling unprepared for the AI boom? You’re not alone

by Patrick Barry, University of Michigan, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Journalist Ira Glass, who hosts the NPR show “This American Life,” is not a…

Abstract drawings of two people in fighting stance with a third person holding them apart

Psychology January 29, 2026

Dealing with a difficult relationship? Here’s how psychology says you can shift the dynamic

by Jessica A. Stern, Pomona College, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Relationships can feel like both a blessing and the bane of your existence, a…

Crime & Public Safety January 29, 2026

ICE not only looks and acts like a paramilitary force – it is one, and that makes it harder to curb

by Erica De Bruin, Hamilton College, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] As the operations of Immigration and Customs Enforcement have intensified over the past year,…

A grey/white kitten held by someone behind

Pets and Pet Adoption January 29, 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 grey/white domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…

A black labrador retriever looking up ahead

Pets and Pet Adoption January 29, 2026

“My name is Pickle, 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 black labrador retriever. The following information on this potential family member…

Business & Economy January 29, 2026

Lockheed Martin Reports $1.3B Profit in Q4, Boosted by Defense Demand

Lockheed Martin Corp. reported a strong finish to 2025, with fourth-quarter sales climbing to $20.3 billion, up from $18.6 billion in the same period a year earlier. To read the…

Photo of the home in the Campbell High School attendance zone that sold for the highest price in December of 2025

Home sale prices, Real Estate January 29, 2026

December 2025 home sales in Cobb County’s Campbell High attendance zone

These prices for December 2025 home sales in the Campbell High School attendance zone are from the Cobb County Tax Assessor’s site. For an explanation of why we sort home…

Running January 29, 2026

Registration Open for Town Center Community’s Fifth Annual Noonday Shanty 5K/10K on March 28

The Town Center Community submitted the following announcement about the popular Noonday Shanty 5K/10K: Registration is open for Town Center Community’s fifth annual Noonday Shanty 5K/10K, presented by Avonlea Apartments,…

Community Life, Libraries January 29, 2026

Folded Hearts, Pokémons Assemble at South Cobb Library

By Kelly Johnson On its February schedule, South Cobb Regional Library celebrates Valentine’s Day with Origami Valentines. Origami, from the Japanese kanji 折る (oru [verb]) and 紙 (kami [noun]), translates…

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Health & Wellness June 5, 2026