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News, Weather February 7, 2026

Dangerous fire conditions expected in north and central Georgia this afternoon

Dangerous fire weather conditions are expected this afternoon into the evening across parts of north and central Georgia, as low relative humidity, gusty northwest winds, and dry fuels combine to…

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News, Weather

Dangerous fire conditions expected in north and central Georgia this afternoon


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

Home sale prices, Real Estate

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


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Puzzles Games and Quizzes

What Happened in Cobb County This Week? Take the Quiz and Find Out


a screenshot of the six districts in Mableon, with 1,2,3 to the south, 4, 5, 6 to the north

Government & Politics, Local government

Feb 11 Mableton City Council agenda includes SPLOST list, CDBG agreement



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Weather

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, February 7, 2026


a screenshot of the six districts in Mableon, with 1,2,3 to the south, 4, 5, 6 to the north

Government & Politics, Local government

Mableton work session agenda includes presentation on the proposed SPLOST list


Opinion

Political Cartoon from Clay Jones


Medical symbolic staff with serpents and wings

Immigration

With ICE Using Medicaid Data, Hospitals and States Are in a Bind Over Warning Immigrant Patients



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Government & Politics, National Government

In setback for Trump, Congress in spending law rejects call to axe Education Department


Georgia State Capitol on mostly sunny day

Government & Politics, State Government

Should lemon pepper be Georgia’s official chicken wing favor? Some lawmakers think so. 


A gold set of the scales of justice

Crime & Public Safety

ICE and Border Patrol in Minnesota − accused of violating 1st, 2nd, 4th and 10th amendment rights − are testing whether the Constitution can survive


Images of a teargas cannister emitting smoke, a gas mask, and of a person kneeling, shooting

Crime & Public Safety

‘Less lethal’ crowd-control weapons still cause harm – 2 physicians explain what they are and their health effects



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Government & Politics, National Government

Trump wants to shutter the Kennedy Center for 2 years – an arts management professor explains what that portends


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Community, Giving Back to the Community

Sweetwater Mission to host its annual Charity Golf Tournament in March


Georgia Symphony Orchestra performing

Music

Georgia Symphony Orchestra Celebrates Diversity, Community Engagement, and Artistic Excellence in 2026 lineup


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Government & Politics, Local government

Cobb and Marietta water rates increase this month



Color drawing of flames engulfing a forest representing high fire danger

News, Weather February 7, 2026

Dangerous fire conditions expected in north and central Georgia this afternoon

Dangerous fire weather conditions are expected this afternoon into the evening across parts of north and central Georgia, as low relative humidity, gusty northwest winds, and dry fuels combine to…


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

Home sale prices, Real Estate February 7, 2026

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

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


The words "Quiz Time" in large cartoon font

Puzzles Games and Quizzes February 7, 2026

What Happened in Cobb County This Week? Take the Quiz and Find Out

The Cobb County Courier has a quiz we run from Monday to Thursday in our email newsletter. Here on the main website, it will be a weekend quiz, published Saturdays…


a screenshot of the six districts in Mableon, with 1,2,3 to the south, 4, 5, 6 to the north

Government & Politics, Local government February 7, 2026

Feb 11 Mableton City Council agenda includes SPLOST list, CDBG agreement

The agenda for the February 11, 2026 Mableton City Council regular meeting includes consideration of the Proposed 2028 Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) Project List. The council will…


Photo of Veterans Memorial Highway on a clear day with the Cobb County Courier logo and the words "Weather forecast"

Weather February 7, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, February 7, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Saturday, February 7, 2026, with a high near 46 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…


a screenshot of the six districts in Mableon, with 1,2,3 to the south, 4, 5, 6 to the north

Government & Politics, Local government February 7, 2026

Mableton work session agenda includes presentation on the proposed SPLOST list

The Mableton City Council work session agenda for Monday February 9 includes a presentation by Community Development Director Michael Hughes outlining the proposed list of projects for the 2028 SPLOST…


Opinion February 6, 2026

Political Cartoon from Clay Jones


Medical symbolic staff with serpents and wings

Immigration February 6, 2026

With ICE Using Medicaid Data, Hospitals and States Are in a Bind Over Warning Immigrant Patients

This article by Phil Galewitz and Amanda Seitz first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Phil Galewitz and Amanda Seitz February 6, 2026 The Trump administration’s move to…


Line drawing of U.S. Capitol dome

Government & Politics, National Government February 6, 2026

In setback for Trump, Congress in spending law rejects call to axe Education Department

by Shauneen Miranda, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] February 5, 2026 WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s attempts to dramatically slash funding for…


Georgia State Capitol on mostly sunny day

Government & Politics, State Government February 6, 2026

Should lemon pepper be Georgia’s official chicken wing favor? Some lawmakers think so. 

by Zoë Christopher, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] February 6, 2026 ATLANTA — Lemon pepper wings, a staple of Atlanta restaurants and…


A gold set of the scales of justice

Crime & Public Safety February 6, 2026

ICE and Border Patrol in Minnesota − accused of violating 1st, 2nd, 4th and 10th amendment rights − are testing whether the Constitution can survive

by Michael J. Lansing, Augsburg University and Yohuru Williams, University of St. Thomas, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Forcibly entering homes without a judicial warrant….


Images of a teargas cannister emitting smoke, a gas mask, and of a person kneeling, shooting

Crime & Public Safety February 6, 2026

‘Less lethal’ crowd-control weapons still cause harm – 2 physicians explain what they are and their health effects

by Michele Heisler, University of Michigan and Rohini J. Haar, University of California, Berkeley, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Images and videos from Minneapolis, Chicago…


Color drawing of the south side of the White House

Government & Politics, National Government February 6, 2026

Trump wants to shutter the Kennedy Center for 2 years – an arts management professor explains what that portends

by E. Andrew Taylor, American University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] President Donald Trump announced on Feb. 1, 2026, that he would shut down the…


silhouette of a man swinging a golf club

Community, Giving Back to the Community February 6, 2026

Sweetwater Mission to host its annual Charity Golf Tournament in March

Sweetwater Mission will host its annual Charity Golf Tournament on Monday, March 16, 2026, at City Club Marietta, with proceeds supporting the nonprofit’s programs aimed at stabilizing families and promoting…


Georgia Symphony Orchestra performing

Music February 6, 2026

Georgia Symphony Orchestra Celebrates Diversity, Community Engagement, and Artistic Excellence in 2026 lineup

Marietta-based Georgia Symphony Orchestra submitted the following news release announcing its 2026 season: The Georgia Symphony Orchestra is thrilled to announce an exciting lineup of performances for 2026, offering an extraordinary range…


A logo with a faucet and drip of water against a line drawing of Earth

Government & Politics, Local government February 6, 2026

Cobb and Marietta water rates increase this month

Marietta Water and the Cobb Water System increased their rates, citing higher wholesale water and wastewater treatment costs and infrastructure pass-through charges from regional providers. According to the City of…


The word "immigration" wrapped around the upper part of a world globe while walking people are on the lower part

Crime & Public Safety February 6, 2026

Chairwoman Cupid and two commissioners send letter with concerns about ICE and CBP activity

Cobb County announced that Cobb County Board of Commissioners Chairwoman Lisa Cupid, along with District 2 Commissioner Erick Allen, and District 4 Commissioner Monique Sheffield, sent a letter to Senators…


A tabby cat sitting inside a cage

Pets and Pet Adoption February 6, 2026

“My name is Johnny. 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 medium hair. The following information on this potential family…


A brindle shepherd with a blue scarf

Pets and Pet Adoption February 6, 2026

“My name is Buckie, 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 shepherd. The following information on this potential family member is…


Opinion February 6, 2026

Political Cartoon by Clay Jones


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