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Weather December 12, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Friday, December 12, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Friday, December 12, 2025, with a high near 61 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly clear,…

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Crime & Public Safety December 12, 2025

Cobb emergency communications receives Triple Accredited Center of Excellence (Tri-ACE) status

The Cobb County Department of Emergency Communications (DEC) has achieved a rare milestone, becoming the 27th agency worldwide to earn Triple Accredited Center of Excellence (Tri-ACE) status from the International…

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Behavioral Health, Health & Wellness December 12, 2025

Highland Rivers awarded $1 million to expand recovery-to-work programs through Appalachian Regional Commission’s ARISE initiative

The following press release was submitted by Highland Rivers Behavioral Health: Highland Rivers Behavioral Health has been selected as a partner organization in a $13.4 million regional initiative funded through…

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Education, News December 12, 2025

ACE Program at Kennesaw State Announces New Projects to Expand Entrepreneurial Opportunities

[This article first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] New Projects Made Possible Through Support from the Coca-Cola Company in North America The Aspiring Community Entrepreneurs (ACE)…

Opinion December 11, 2025

Political Cartoon by Clay Jones

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Pets and Pet Adoption December 11, 2025

“My name is Cali, and I’m in need of a loving home!”

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

A tan/white labrador retriever with tongue's out on its face

Pets and Pet Adoption December 11, 2025

“My name is Haro. Are you here to adopt me?”

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a male tan/white labrador retriever. The following information on this potential family member…

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Health & Wellness December 11, 2025

Health Care Consolidation and Rising Costs Happen, but Obamacare Is Not the Key Culprit

This article by Julie Appleby first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Julie Appleby, KFF Health News December 11, 2025 In a recent Meet the Press appearance, Sen….

Georgia Power sign at Plant McDonough-Atkinson in Cobb County accompanying article about restory power

Government & Politics December 11, 2025

Last-minute surprise agreement with Georgia Power is met with outrage at regulatory hearing

by Alander Rocha, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] December 10, 2025 Police escorted demonstrators from a Georgia Public Service Commission meeting on…

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Health & Wellness December 11, 2025

Putting pig organs in people is OK in the US, but growing human organs in pigs is not – why is that?

by Monika Piotrowska, University at Albany, State University of New York, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] In a New York operating room one day in…

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

Science & Technology December 11, 2025

From early cars to generative AI, new technologies create demand for specialized materials

by Peter Müllner, Boise State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Generative artificial intelligence has become widely accepted as a tool that increases productivity. Yet…

Photo of the home in the Sprayberry High School attendance zone that sold for the highest price in October 2025

Home sale prices, Real Estate December 11, 2025

October 2025 home sales in the Sprayberry High attendance zone

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

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Community, Things to Do December 11, 2025

Things to do this weekend in Cobb County: Fri Dec 12 to Sun Dec 14

Here is a list of a few things to do in Cobb County this weekend: Friday, December 12, to Sunday, December 14. Friday, December 12, 2025 Handmade Holiday Craft Series…

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News, Transportation December 11, 2025

Cobb DOT list of road and lane closures as of Wednesday, December 10

The following road and lane closures are currently active and listed on the Cobb County DOT website. To expand the map for a particular roadway, click on the legend to…

Community December 11, 2025

Upcoming holiday events in Smyrna include concert series, menorah lighting

The City of Smyrna distributed the following list of upcoming events: Blanket Concert Series December 13, 2025 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Enjoy live music at the Blanket Concert Series….

Weather December 11, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Thursday, December 11, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Thursday, December 11, 2025, with a high near 47 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly clear,…

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Health & Wellness December 10, 2025

Navigating Food Allergies During the Holiday Season: What Families Need to Know

Photo courtesy of Wellstar Health System Wellstar Health System submitted the following article about navigating food allergies for the holiday season: A food allergy occurs when the body’s immune system…

A white/tan Siberian husky with a red checkered scarf

Pets and Pet Adoption December 10, 2025

“My name is Kodiak, 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 white/tan Siberian husky. The following information on this potential family member…

A beige/white kitten held by someone on a table

Pets and Pet Adoption December 10, 2025

“My name is Jr. 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 beige/white domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…