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News, Weather January 16, 2026

Increased Fire Risk Across Central Georgia; Snow possible in the North Georgia

Increased fire danger is expected across central and parts of north Georgia today, with light snow possible in the far northern mountains tonight. Another storm system could bring wintry precipitation…

Weather January 16, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Friday, January 16, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Friday, January 16, 2026, with a high near 50 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…

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Elections, Government & Politics January 15, 2026

Cobb’s early voting set for race to replace Marjorie Taylor Green; over 20 candidates qualify

There are two developments in the March 10 election set to replace former Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene. The early voting schedule was set by the Cobb County Board of Elections…

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 January 15, 2026

Mableton Earns Silver-level Green Communities Certification for Environmental Leadership

According to a city news release, the City of Mableton has received Silver-level Green Communities certification from the Atlanta Regional Commission, recognizing its strides toward sustainability and more efficient municipal…

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Health & Wellness January 15, 2026

GOP Cuts Will Cripple Medicaid Enrollment, Warns CEO of Largest Public Health Plan

This article by Bernard J. Wolfson first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Bernard J. Wolfson January 15, 2026 When the head of the nation’s largest publicly operated…

Opinion January 15, 2026

Bookman: Bracing for a post-midterm nightmare in Georgia

by Jay Bookman, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] January 15, 2026 I have a recurring nightmare, a nightmare that becomes more realistic…

Georgia State Capitol on mostly sunny day

Government & Politics, State Government January 15, 2026

Traffic congestion, homelessness top Kemp’s agenda for his final year in office

by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] January 14, 2026 Last year, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp’s priorities going into the 2025…

Crime & Public Safety January 15, 2026

ICE killing of driver in Minneapolis involved tactics many police departments warn against − but not ICE itself

by Ben Jones, Penn State, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Minneapolis is once again the focus of debates about violence involving law enforcement after an…

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International January 15, 2026

The ‘drug threat’ that justified the US ouster of Maduro won’t be fixed by his arrest

by Eduardo Gamarra, Florida International University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Donald Trump has flagged Venezuelan drug trafficking as a key reason for the U.S….

Media January 15, 2026

Searching reporters’ homes, suing journalists and repressing citizen dissent are well-known steps toward autocracy

by Konstantin Zhukov, Indiana University; Institute for Humane Studies, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The FBI search of a Washington Post reporter’s home on Jan….

News, Transportation January 15, 2026

Cobb County Awarded $8.45M Federal Grant to Improve Safety on High-Risk Roads

Cobb County announced in a news release on its website that it will receive $8.45 million in federal funding to enhance roadway safety along several high-risk corridors. The funding comes…

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college baseball, Sports January 15, 2026

Mickey Dunn Stadium roars to life this spring

[This article by Dave Shelles with photo by Darnell Wilburn first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] When Owls shortstop Shamaar McDuffie laces up his spikes…

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History January 15, 2026

The automobile in Cobb County: The history of the Dixie Highway

By Larry Felton Johnson [This an evergreen article that we periodically republish as our readership grows, with added materials from the Georgia Historic Newspapers database and website housed at the…

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes January 15, 2026

How much do you know about Cobb transportation and roadways?

It seems like road work and lane closures never cease in Cobb County. But how much do you know about Cobb’s transportation infrastructure and roadways? Take the 10-question quiz below…

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Community, Things to Do January 15, 2026

Things to do this weekend in Cobb County: Friday Jan 16 to Sunday Jan 18

Here is a list of a few things to do in Cobb County this weekend: Friday, January 16, to Sunday, January 18, 2026. Friday, January 16, 2026 Comedy on the…

Crime & Public Safety January 15, 2026

Two Cobb police officers face unrelated charges involving abuse of minors

Two Cobb County police officers are facing criminal charges involving abuse of minors. In the first case, Officer Withman Benjamin, 47, of Canton is charged with one count of sexual…

News, Weather January 15, 2026

Winter Weather Threatens Georgia: Cold, Fire Risk, and Snow Possible

Very cold wind chills, fire danger, and the chance of wintry precipitation are in the forecast for north and central Georgia, according to the National Weather Service. Dry conditions combined…

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Pets and Pet Adoption January 15, 2026

“My name is Cyrus, 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 white/black domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…

Weather January 15, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Thursday, January 15, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Thursday, January 15, 2026, with a high near 35 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…

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Pets and Pet Adoption January 15, 2026

“My name is Thanos. 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 gold labrador retriever. The following information on this potential family member…

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Increased Fire Risk Across Central Georgia; Snow possible in the North Georgia

Increased Fire Risk Across Central Georgia; Snow possible in the North Georgia

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Friday, January 16, 2026

Cobb’s early voting set for race to replace Marjorie Taylor Green; over 20 candidates qualify

Mableton Earns Silver-level Green Communities Certification for Environmental Leadership

GOP Cuts Will Cripple Medicaid Enrollment, Warns CEO of Largest Public Health Plan

Bookman: Bracing for a post-midterm nightmare in Georgia

Traffic congestion, homelessness top Kemp’s agenda for his final year in office

ICE killing of driver in Minneapolis involved tactics many police departments warn against − but not ICE itself

The ‘drug threat’ that justified the US ouster of Maduro won’t be fixed by his arrest

Searching reporters’ homes, suing journalists and repressing citizen dissent are well-known steps toward autocracy

Cobb County Awarded $8.45M Federal Grant to Improve Safety on High-Risk Roads

Mickey Dunn Stadium roars to life this spring

The automobile in Cobb County: The history of the Dixie Highway

How much do you know about Cobb transportation and roadways?

Things to do this weekend in Cobb County: Friday Jan 16 to Sunday Jan 18

Two Cobb police officers face unrelated charges involving abuse of minors

Increased Fire Risk Across Central Georgia; Snow possible in the North Georgia

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Friday, January 16, 2026

Cobb’s early voting set for race to replace Marjorie Taylor Green; over 20 candidates qualify

Mableton Earns Silver-level Green Communities Certification for Environmental Leadership

GOP Cuts Will Cripple Medicaid Enrollment, Warns CEO of Largest Public Health Plan

Bookman: Bracing for a post-midterm nightmare in Georgia

Traffic congestion, homelessness top Kemp’s agenda for his final year in office

ICE killing of driver in Minneapolis involved tactics many police departments warn against − but not ICE itself

The ‘drug threat’ that justified the US ouster of Maduro won’t be fixed by his arrest

Searching reporters’ homes, suing journalists and repressing citizen dissent are well-known steps toward autocracy

Cobb County Awarded $8.45M Federal Grant to Improve Safety on High-Risk Roads

Mickey Dunn Stadium roars to life this spring

The automobile in Cobb County: The history of the Dixie Highway

How much do you know about Cobb transportation and roadways?

Things to do this weekend in Cobb County: Friday Jan 16 to Sunday Jan 18

Two Cobb police officers face unrelated charges involving abuse of minors

Winter Weather Threatens Georgia: Cold, Fire Risk, and Snow Possible

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

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Thursday, January 15, 2026

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