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Unity North Atlanta Church and Habitat for Humanity NW Metro Atlanta officials pose for group shot with ceremonial check

Community, Giving Back to the Community February 20, 2026

Unity North Atlanta Church Donates $8,000 to Habitat for Humanity NW Atlanta Metro

By Larry Felton Johnson Thursday morning, the Unity North Atlanta Church on Sandy Plains Road presented an $8,000 financial gift to Habitat for Humanity NW Metro Atlanta to support affordable…

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Unity North Atlanta Church and Habitat for Humanity NW Metro Atlanta officials pose for group shot with ceremonial check

Community, Giving Back to the Community

Unity North Atlanta Church Donates $8,000 to Habitat for Humanity NW Atlanta Metro


electrical lines

Real Estate

When selling a home, don’t overlook electrical systems


Cartoon-like drawing of two thunderclouds and three lightning bolts

News, Weather

Isolated to Scattered Thunderstorms Expected Across Georgia Fri and Sat, Possible Heavy Wind and Hail


Cobb weather February 20: Photo of cloudy skies above a residential street

Weather

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Friday, February 20, 2026



A red chow chow looking at the camera

Pets and Pet Adoption

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


A tabby calico kitten held by someone

Pets and Pet Adoption

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


Doorway to magistrate court, the court which conducts eviction hearings

Community, Giving Back to the Community

Cobb County Magistrate Court Team to Be Honored at The Center for Family Resources 2026 Gala on Saturday, May 9th


Sign in front of Cobb & Douglas Public Health on County Services Parkway in article about Cobb & Douglas Public Health hiring

Health & Wellness

Cobb & Douglas Public Health Community Survey — Feedback Needed!



Government & Politics, State Government

2026 Cobb County Legislative Delegation Forum at Cobb Senior Wellness Center


A white/brown American pit bull terrier looking sad

Pets and Pet Adoption

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


A grey/white cat sitting inside a cage

Pets and Pet Adoption

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


Medical symbolic staff with serpents and wings

Health & Wellness

Nevada Debuts Public Option Amid Tumultuous Federal Changes to Health Care



A gold set of the scales of justice

Immigration

Communities fight ICE detention centers, but have few tools to stop them


Georgia State Capitol on mostly sunny day

Government & Politics, State Government

Georgia fines former First Liberty principal as part of alleged Ponzi scheme investigation 


Line drawing of U.S. Capitol dome

Government & Politics, National Government

Congress has exercised minimal oversight over ICE, but that might change


A color drawing of a house, car, and tree partially submerged in a flood

Environment

West Coast levee failures show the rising risks from America’s aging flood defenses



Unity North Atlanta Church and Habitat for Humanity NW Metro Atlanta officials pose for group shot with ceremonial check

Community, Giving Back to the Community February 20, 2026

Unity North Atlanta Church Donates $8,000 to Habitat for Humanity NW Atlanta Metro

By Larry Felton Johnson Thursday morning, the Unity North Atlanta Church on Sandy Plains Road presented an $8,000 financial gift to Habitat for Humanity NW Metro Atlanta to support affordable…


electrical lines

Real Estate February 20, 2026

When selling a home, don’t overlook electrical systems

When selling a home, it’s easy to focus on the big-ticket items. However, home sellers shouldn’t overlook the smaller electrical details that can often make or break a sale. Paul…


Cartoon-like drawing of two thunderclouds and three lightning bolts

News, Weather February 20, 2026

Isolated to Scattered Thunderstorms Expected Across Georgia Fri and Sat, Possible Heavy Wind and Hail

Isolated thunderstorms are expected across north and central Georgia today, with a few stronger storms in northwest Georgia capable of producing pea to dime size hail and wind gusts near…


Cobb weather February 20: Photo of cloudy skies above a residential street

Weather February 20, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Friday, February 20, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Friday, February 20, 2026, with a high near 73 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…


A red chow chow looking at the camera

Pets and Pet Adoption February 20, 2026

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

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


A tabby calico kitten held by someone

Pets and Pet Adoption February 20, 2026

“My name is Eloise. 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 female tabby/calico domestic long hair. The following information on this potential family…


Doorway to magistrate court, the court which conducts eviction hearings

Community, Giving Back to the Community February 19, 2026

Cobb County Magistrate Court Team to Be Honored at The Center for Family Resources 2026 Gala on Saturday, May 9th

The Center for Family Resource submitted the following announcement: The Center for Family Resources (CFR) will honor its innovative partnership with the Cobb County Magistrate Court on Saturday, May 9 at the 2026…


Sign in front of Cobb & Douglas Public Health on County Services Parkway in article about Cobb & Douglas Public Health hiring

Health & Wellness February 19, 2026

Cobb & Douglas Public Health Community Survey — Feedback Needed!

Cobb & Douglas Public Health submitted the following announcement about their 5-minute survey: Cobb & Douglas Public Health (CDPH) is seeking valuable feedback from our community, and we need your…


Government & Politics, State Government February 19, 2026

2026 Cobb County Legislative Delegation Forum at Cobb Senior Wellness Center

The the Senior Citizens Council of Cobb County submitted the following announcement: Mark your calendars! Join the Senior Citizens Council of Cobb County and Cobb County Senior Services for the…


A white/brown American pit bull terrier looking sad

Pets and Pet Adoption February 19, 2026

“My name is Gilbert. 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 white/brown American pit bull terrier. The following information on this potential…


A grey/white cat sitting inside a cage

Pets and Pet Adoption February 19, 2026

“My name is Rowan, 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 male grey/white domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…


Medical symbolic staff with serpents and wings

Health & Wellness February 19, 2026

Nevada Debuts Public Option Amid Tumultuous Federal Changes to Health Care

This article by Jazmin Orozco Rodriguez first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Jazmin Orozco Rodriguez, February 19, 2026 More than 10,000 people have enrolled in Nevada’s new…


A gold set of the scales of justice

Immigration February 19, 2026

Communities fight ICE detention centers, but have few tools to stop them

by Kevin Hardy, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] February 19, 2026 Outrage erupted last month when Oklahoma City residents learned of plans…


Georgia State Capitol on mostly sunny day

Government & Politics, State Government February 19, 2026

Georgia fines former First Liberty principal as part of alleged Ponzi scheme investigation 

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] February 18, 2026 The Secretary of State’s Office has ordered a former principal of…


Line drawing of U.S. Capitol dome

Government & Politics, National Government February 19, 2026

Congress has exercised minimal oversight over ICE, but that might change

by Claire Leavitt, Smith College, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] President Donald Trump and Congress agreed to separate funding for the Department of Homeland Security…


A color drawing of a house, car, and tree partially submerged in a flood

Environment February 19, 2026

West Coast levee failures show the rising risks from America’s aging flood defenses

by Farshid Vahedifard, Tufts University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Powerful atmospheric river storms swept across Washington, Oregon and California in late December 2025, unloading…


A schoolhouse with books superimposed on the front

Education February 19, 2026

I asked students whether they’d want to be teachers? They quickly responded, ‘Why would I?’

by Lee Ann Rawlins Williams, University of North Dakota, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] I spoke in January 2026 with 150 high school students about…


Cobb weather February 20: Photo of cloudy skies above a residential street

Weather February 19, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Thursday, February 19, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Thursday, February 19, 2026, with a high near 76 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly…


3142 Shumard Way in the Kennesaw Mountain High School attendance zone, highest December 2025 home sale at $1,083,000

Home sale prices, Real Estate February 19, 2026

Kennesaw Mountain High School Zone Home Sales for December 2025

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


4856 Wade Green Rd in the Kell High School attendance zone, highest December 2025 home sale at $2,012,700

Home sale prices, Real Estate February 19, 2026

Kell High School Zone Home Sales for December 2025

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


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