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Business & Economy, Local Business December 21, 2025

Marietta-based C.W. Matthews nets multiple GDOT low bids in latest round of contracts

C.W. Matthews Contracting Co., Inc., headquartered in Marietta, was the low bidder on multiple GDOT projects in this letting cycle, with a combined contract value of approximately $22.8 million. The…

Opinion December 21, 2025

Political Cartoon by Clay Jones

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Community, History December 21, 2025

This day in Cobb history, Dec 21, 1825: planning the removal of the Creek and Cherokee

By Larry Felton Johnson In 1825, Cobb County did not yet exist. Cobb was part of the Cherokee Nation, the land north and west of the Chattahoochee River. The Creek…

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Community, Engagement December 21, 2025

How much do you know about cafés and restaurants in Cobb County?

By Larry Felton Johnson The “buy local” movement encourages residents to put their money into locally owned businesses. One good way to do that is to patronize locally owned restaurants….

Weather December 21, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Sunday, December 21, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Sunday, December 21, 2025, with a high near 61 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly…

A Lockheed Martin C-130J turboprop airlifter in flight

Business & Economy December 20, 2025

Tata Advanced Systems, Lockheed Martin Break Ground on C-130J MRO Facility in India

Lockheed Martin announced in a press release that Tata Advanced Systems and Lockheed Martin have begun construction on a new defense Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility in India, aimed…

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Food Safety, Health & Wellness December 20, 2025

Maître Saladier Recalls Lorraine Quiche Products Over Import Reinspection Oversight

[Editor’s note: as a result of last year’s outbreak of listeria-contaminated food products, and the consequent outbreak of foodborne illness and deaths, the Cobb County Courier will note any food…

New business licenses article posted each week with an image of Three people gathered around a wall-board with various business and industry symbols including gears and charts

Business & Economy, Local Business December 20, 2025

From Consultants to Cottage Bakers: A Look at Newly Licensed Businesses in Cobb County

Here are the 40 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday,, 2025. These are only licenses for businesses in unincorporated Cobb County. Cities issue their…

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Pets and Pet Adoption December 20, 2025

“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 female ginger tabby/white domestic medium hair. The following information on this potential…

A brown/white Siberian shepherd sitting on the corner

Pets and Pet Adoption December 20, 2025

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

Community, Engagement December 20, 2025

Cobb County News Quiz: Test Your Knowledge of This Week’s Headlines

The Cobb County Courier has a daily quiz in our email newsletter. Here on the main website, it will be a weekend quiz, published Saturdays and Sundays. On Saturday the…

Crowd at Atlanta Lions Club centennial celebration

Community, Giving Back to the Community December 20, 2025

The Atlanta Lions Club Centennial Celebration at the World of Puppetry Arts Museum

Avid community volunteer and South Cobb Lions Club member Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about the Atlanta Lions Club 105th Centennial Celebration: The Atlanta Lions Club 105th Centennial…

Harrison High student Graham Auldridge, highlighted for fundraising for the Center for Family Resources

Community, Giving Back to the Community December 20, 2025

Harrison High School Senior Raises $2,500 for Local Families Through Pickleball Fundraiser

The following news release was submitted by the Center for Family Resources: Graham Auldridge, a senior at Harrison High School, has turned his passion for pickleball into meaningful support for families…

Weather December 20, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, December 20, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Saturday, December 20, 2025, with a high near 59 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly clear,…

Crime & Public Safety December 20, 2025

Post office worker arrested for allegedly stealing rewards cards in Austell

By Mark Woolsey Austell police and federal postal officials say a 31-year-old carrier faces charges for allegedly stealing mail while on delivery duty. Authorities say she is accused of taking…

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Health & Wellness December 19, 2025

Judge in Nursing Home Bankruptcy Case Gives Families Fresh Hope of Compensation for Injuries, Deaths

This article by Jordan Rau first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Jordan Rau, KFF Health News, December 19, 2025 A bankruptcy judge blocked an attempt by a…

A marijuana leave in front of a cluster of plants

Government & Politics, National Government December 19, 2025

Trump signs order to loosen federal restrictions on marijuana, but it’s still illegal

by Jacob Fischler, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] December 18, 2025 President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday to loosen federal…

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

Government & Politics, State Government December 19, 2025

Georgia Power’s plan for powering data centers is up for a final vote Friday

by Alander Rocha, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] December 18, 2025 State regulators are set to vote Friday on a massive energy…

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Science & Technology December 19, 2025

Trump’s second term is reshaping US science with unprecedented cuts and destabilizing policy changes

by Kenneth M. Evans, Rice University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Before 2025, science policy rarely made headline news. Through decades of changing political winds,…

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Health & Wellness December 19, 2025

‘Are you married?’ Why doctors ask invasive questions during treatment

by Jill Inderstrodt, Indiana University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] It’s a rare occasion when my worlds of biomedical informatics and serialized lesbian melodrama fandom…

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Marietta-based C.W. Matthews nets multiple GDOT low bids in latest round of contracts

Marietta-based C.W. Matthews nets multiple GDOT low bids in latest round of contracts

Political Cartoon by Clay Jones

This day in Cobb history, Dec 21, 1825: planning the removal of the Creek and Cherokee

How much do you know about cafés and restaurants in Cobb County?

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Sunday, December 21, 2025

Tata Advanced Systems, Lockheed Martin Break Ground on C-130J MRO Facility in India

Maître Saladier Recalls Lorraine Quiche Products Over Import Reinspection Oversight

From Consultants to Cottage Bakers: A Look at Newly Licensed Businesses in Cobb County

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

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

Cobb County News Quiz: Test Your Knowledge of This Week’s Headlines

The Atlanta Lions Club Centennial Celebration at the World of Puppetry Arts Museum

Harrison High School Senior Raises $2,500 for Local Families Through Pickleball Fundraiser

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, December 20, 2025

Post office worker arrested for allegedly stealing rewards cards in Austell

Judge in Nursing Home Bankruptcy Case Gives Families Fresh Hope of Compensation for Injuries, Deaths

Marietta-based C.W. Matthews nets multiple GDOT low bids in latest round of contracts

Political Cartoon by Clay Jones

This day in Cobb history, Dec 21, 1825: planning the removal of the Creek and Cherokee

How much do you know about cafés and restaurants in Cobb County?

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Sunday, December 21, 2025

Tata Advanced Systems, Lockheed Martin Break Ground on C-130J MRO Facility in India

Maître Saladier Recalls Lorraine Quiche Products Over Import Reinspection Oversight

From Consultants to Cottage Bakers: A Look at Newly Licensed Businesses in Cobb County

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

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

Cobb County News Quiz: Test Your Knowledge of This Week’s Headlines

The Atlanta Lions Club Centennial Celebration at the World of Puppetry Arts Museum

Harrison High School Senior Raises $2,500 for Local Families Through Pickleball Fundraiser

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, December 20, 2025

Post office worker arrested for allegedly stealing rewards cards in Austell

Judge in Nursing Home Bankruptcy Case Gives Families Fresh Hope of Compensation for Injuries, Deaths

Trump signs order to loosen federal restrictions on marijuana, but it’s still illegal

Georgia Power’s plan for powering data centers is up for a final vote Friday

Trump’s second term is reshaping US science with unprecedented cuts and destabilizing policy changes

‘Are you married?’ Why doctors ask invasive questions during treatment