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Opinion January 21, 2026

Dry January and second-hand drinking

By Melanie Dallas, LPC Each New Year, millions of Americans participate in what has become known as Dry January – giving up alcohol (and hopefully other substances) during the first…

Group photo of MLK Day of Service volunteers at EpiCenter

Community, Giving Back to the Community January 21, 2026

Word of Faith Church MLK Day Of Service litter cleanup on Riverside Parkway

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about the Word Of Faith Church hosted their MLK Day Of Service litter cleanup: The Word Of Faith Church hosted…

Group photo from Destiny World Church MLK Day Of Service

Community, Giving Back to the Community January 21, 2026

Destiny World Church MLK Day Of Service collects staggering 81 bags of litter from Riverside Parkway

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about the MLK Day Of Service on Riverside Parkway that collected a staggering 81 bags of litter: The Destiny World…

Crime & Public Safety January 21, 2026

Kimberly McCoy appointed to Georgia parole board

By Mark Woolsey A longtime Cobb County victim advocate has been appointed to the Georgia Board of Pardons and Paroles, according to a public information release from the board. Kimberly…

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Community January 21, 2026

Cobb MLK Day celebration successful despite chilly weather

By Mark Woolsey A chilly day didn’t keep hundreds of people away from Monday’s Cobb NAACP commemoration of the life and works of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The two-hour…

Cobb weather January 21: Photo of cloudy skies above a residential street

Weather January 21, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Wednesday, January 21, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts increasing clouds here in Cobb County on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, with a high near 53 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly cloudy,…

Arts & Culture, Theatre January 20, 2026

Marietta Theatre Company Launches 2026 Season with “Little Shop of Horrors”

According to an announcement on the City of Marietta website, the Marietta Theatre Company is kicking off its 2026 season with the cult classic musical comedy “Little Shop of Horrors,”…

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Pets and Pet Adoption January 20, 2026

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

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a female brown/black shepherd. The following information on this potential family member is…

Pets and Pet Adoption January 20, 2026

“I’m a cat 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 male black domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…

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Health & Wellness January 20, 2026

GOP Promotes MAHA Agenda in Bid To Avert Midterm Losses. Dems Point to Contradictions.

This article by Stephanie Armour first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Stephanie Armour January 20, 2026 When a “Make America Healthy Again” summit was held at the…

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Government & Politics, National Government January 20, 2026

One year of Donald Trump: Alarms sound over relentless expansion of presidential powers

by Ashley Murray and Jacob Fischler, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] January 20, 2026 WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump promised during his…

Government & Politics, State Government January 20, 2026

Outrage over surge of data centers in Georgia inspires wave of bipartisan bills

by Alander Rocha, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] January 20, 2026 A surge in data center development has turned Georgia into a…

Curious Kids January 20, 2026

What is below Earth, since space is present in every direction?

by Jeff Moersch, University of Tennessee, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a…

International January 20, 2026

Trump’s Greenland ambitions could wreck 20th-century alliances that helped build the modern world order

by Donald Heflin, Tufts University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Make Denmark angry. Make Norway angry. Make NATO’s leaders angry. President Donald Trump’s relentless and…

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Agriculture January 20, 2026

American farmers, who once fed the world, face a volatile global market with diminishing federal backing

by Peter Simons, Hamilton College, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] President Donald Trump appears to have upended an 85-year relationship between American farmers and the…

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes January 20, 2026

How much do you know about Cobb County museums and historic sites?

How much do you know about Cobb museums and historic sites? Take the quiz below to test your knowledge. Don’t get upset if you do less well than you thought…

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Community Life, Libraries January 20, 2026

AARP Tax-Aide to Offer Free Tax Preparation Assistance at Cobb Libraries

April 15 might seem like a long time away, but in terms of reducing the tax-time stress, it’s best to begin preparing as early as possible. AARP Foundation Tax-Aide volunteers…

Group photo from Friends of the Covered Bridge MLK Day litter cleanup

Community, Giving Back to the Community January 20, 2026

Report with photos from Friends of the Concord Covered Bridge MLK Day litter cleanup

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about the MLK Day Of Service litter cleanup of the Friends of the Concord Covered Bridge: The Friends Of The…

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News, Weather January 20, 2026

Fire Risk Today, Possible Winter Storm This Weekend Across North and Central Georgia

North and central Georgia residents should remain alert as fire danger persists today and the potential for significant winter weather increases this weekend. The National Weather Service issued a hazardous…

Weather January 20, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Tuesday, January 20, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, with a high near 43 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…

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Dry January and second-hand drinking

Dry January and second-hand drinking

Word of Faith Church MLK Day Of Service litter cleanup on Riverside Parkway

Destiny World Church MLK Day Of Service collects staggering 81 bags of litter from Riverside Parkway

Kimberly McCoy appointed to Georgia parole board

Cobb MLK Day celebration successful despite chilly weather

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Marietta Theatre Company Launches 2026 Season with “Little Shop of Horrors”

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

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

GOP Promotes MAHA Agenda in Bid To Avert Midterm Losses. Dems Point to Contradictions.

One year of Donald Trump: Alarms sound over relentless expansion of presidential powers

Outrage over surge of data centers in Georgia inspires wave of bipartisan bills

What is below Earth, since space is present in every direction?

Trump’s Greenland ambitions could wreck 20th-century alliances that helped build the modern world order

American farmers, who once fed the world, face a volatile global market with diminishing federal backing

How much do you know about Cobb County museums and historic sites?

Dry January and second-hand drinking

Word of Faith Church MLK Day Of Service litter cleanup on Riverside Parkway

Destiny World Church MLK Day Of Service collects staggering 81 bags of litter from Riverside Parkway

Kimberly McCoy appointed to Georgia parole board

Cobb MLK Day celebration successful despite chilly weather

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Marietta Theatre Company Launches 2026 Season with “Little Shop of Horrors”

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

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

GOP Promotes MAHA Agenda in Bid To Avert Midterm Losses. Dems Point to Contradictions.

One year of Donald Trump: Alarms sound over relentless expansion of presidential powers

Outrage over surge of data centers in Georgia inspires wave of bipartisan bills

What is below Earth, since space is present in every direction?

Trump’s Greenland ambitions could wreck 20th-century alliances that helped build the modern world order

American farmers, who once fed the world, face a volatile global market with diminishing federal backing

How much do you know about Cobb County museums and historic sites?

AARP Tax-Aide to Offer Free Tax Preparation Assistance at Cobb Libraries

Report with photos from Friends of the Concord Covered Bridge MLK Day litter cleanup

Fire Risk Today, Possible Winter Storm This Weekend Across North and Central Georgia

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Tuesday, January 20, 2026