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Photo of the home in the Pebblebrook High School attendance zone that sold for the highest price in November of 2025

Home sale prices, Real Estate December 25, 2025

November 2025 home sales in Cobb County’s Pebblebrook High attendance zone

These prices for October home sales in the Pebblebrook 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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Photo of the home in the Pebblebrook High School attendance zone that sold for the highest price in November of 2025

Home sale prices, Real Estate

November 2025 home sales in Cobb County’s Pebblebrook High attendance zone


Photo of the home in the Kell High School attendance zone that sold for the highest price in November of 2025

Home sale prices, Real Estate

November 2025 home sales in Cobb County’s Kell High attendance zone


Welcome to Cobb County brick sign at Henderson Road on Veterans Memorial

Community, Things to Do

Things to do this weekend in Cobb County Fri Dec 26 to Sun Dec 28


A brown/white labrador retriever with a flower-patterned scarf

Pets and Pet Adoption

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



A tabby/white cat sitting inside a cage

Pets and Pet Adoption

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


A suburban street with houses obscured by fog

News, Weather

Morning fog brings travel hazards in Georgia Christmas morning; no major weather threats expected


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

Weather

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Thursday, December 25, 2025


roadwork equipment

News, Transportation

Cobb DOT list of road and lane closures as of Wednesday, December 24



Photo of the home in the Lassiter High School attendance zone that sold for the highest price in November 2025

Home sale prices, Real Estate

November 2025 home sales in Cobb County’s Lassiter High attendance zone


The "Star of Life" symbol represents medicine and health care. Three rectangles are arranged in a radial pattern to form a sort of abstract star shape, with a snake coiled around a staff superimposed on the center.

Health & Wellness

After Outpatient Cosmetic Surgery, They Wound Up in the Hospital or Alone at a Recovery House


sign with American flag stating "Vote Here"

Government & Politics, State Government

Georgia GOP official and elections activist named to State Election Board


Medical symbolic staff with serpents and wings

Health & Wellness

Georgia health officials map out $1.4 billion plan for new federal rural health funds



A color drawing of a globe surrounded by rain, sun, tornado and winter storm; the Cobb County Courier logo is in the corner

Weather & Environment

Understanding climate change in America: Skepticism, dogmatism and personal experience


Drawing of houses and water with hurricanes winds

Weather & Environment

No time to recover: Hurricane Melissa and the Caribbean’s compounding disaster trap as the storms keep coming


Religion

The celibate, dancing Shakers were once seen as a threat to society – 250 years later, they’re part of the sound of America


Brian Benefield, his wife Cecilie, and mom, Yvonne

Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community

All I want for Christmas is…



Photo of the home in the Pebblebrook High School attendance zone that sold for the highest price in November of 2025

Home sale prices, Real Estate December 25, 2025

November 2025 home sales in Cobb County’s Pebblebrook High attendance zone

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


Photo of the home in the Kell High School attendance zone that sold for the highest price in November of 2025

Home sale prices, Real Estate December 25, 2025

November 2025 home sales in Cobb County’s Kell High attendance zone

These prices for # 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 sales…


Welcome to Cobb County brick sign at Henderson Road on Veterans Memorial

Community, Things to Do December 25, 2025

Things to do this weekend in Cobb County Fri Dec 26 to Sun Dec 28

Here is a list of a few things to do in Cobb County this weekend: Friday, December 26 to Sunday, December 18, 2025 Friday, December 26, 2025 Cobb County announce…


A brown/white labrador retriever with a flower-patterned scarf

Pets and Pet Adoption December 25, 2025

“My name is Amanda. 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 female brown/white labrador retriever. The following information on this potential family member…


A tabby/white cat sitting inside a cage

Pets and Pet Adoption December 25, 2025

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


A suburban street with houses obscured by fog

News, Weather December 25, 2025

Morning fog brings travel hazards in Georgia Christmas morning; no major weather threats expected

Patchy dense fog across portions of north and central Georgia this morning may reduce visibility and create hazardous travel conditions, though widespread hazardous weather is not expected through the next…


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

Weather December 25, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Thursday, December 25, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts partly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Thursday, December 25, 2025, with a high near 71 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…


roadwork equipment

News, Transportation December 24, 2025

Cobb DOT list of road and lane closures as of Wednesday, December 24

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…


Photo of the home in the Lassiter High School attendance zone that sold for the highest price in November 2025

Home sale prices, Real Estate December 24, 2025

November 2025 home sales in Cobb County’s Lassiter High attendance zone

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


The "Star of Life" symbol represents medicine and health care. Three rectangles are arranged in a radial pattern to form a sort of abstract star shape, with a snake coiled around a staff superimposed on the center.

Health & Wellness December 24, 2025

After Outpatient Cosmetic Surgery, They Wound Up in the Hospital or Alone at a Recovery House

This article by Fred Schulte first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Fred Schulte, KFF Health News, December 23, 2025 Lisa Farris worried that a nasty infection from…


sign with American flag stating "Vote Here"

Government & Politics, State Government December 24, 2025

Georgia GOP official and elections activist named to State Election Board

by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] December 23, 2025 Georgia’s State Election Board will see at least one new member…


Medical symbolic staff with serpents and wings

Health & Wellness December 24, 2025

Georgia health officials map out $1.4 billion plan for new federal rural health funds

by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] December 24, 2025 State officials have introduced a $1.4 billion plan to improve rural…


A color drawing of a globe surrounded by rain, sun, tornado and winter storm; the Cobb County Courier logo is in the corner

Weather & Environment December 24, 2025

Understanding climate change in America: Skepticism, dogmatism and personal experience

by Gary W. Yohe, Wesleyan University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Scientists are trained to be professional skeptics: to always judge the validity of a…


Drawing of houses and water with hurricanes winds

Weather & Environment December 24, 2025

No time to recover: Hurricane Melissa and the Caribbean’s compounding disaster trap as the storms keep coming

by Farah Nibbs, University of Maryland, Baltimore County, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Headlines have been filled with talk of the catastrophic power of Hurricane…


Religion December 24, 2025

The celibate, dancing Shakers were once seen as a threat to society – 250 years later, they’re part of the sound of America

by Christian Goodwillie, Hamilton College, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Director Mona Fastvold’s new film, “The Testament of Ann Lee,” features actor Amanda Seyfried in…


Brian Benefield, his wife Cecilie, and mom, Yvonne

Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community December 24, 2025

All I want for Christmas is…

Photo above: Brian Benefield, his wife Cecilie, and mom, Yvonne [This is the latest installment of “Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community” by Brian Benefield. Photo above by Brian Benefield]  As…


A white/tabby kitten looking angry

Pets and Pet Adoption December 24, 2025

“I’m a kitty 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 white/tabby domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…


Community, Giving Back to the Community December 24, 2025

Updates from Keep Smyrna Beautiful

Keep Smyrna Beautiful provided the following updates: Keep Smyrna Beautiful to Host Annual Christmas Tree Recycling Event Keep Smyrna Beautiful will host its annual Bring One for the Chipper Christmas tree recycling…


A brindle/white American Staffordshire terrier looking up

Pets and Pet Adoption December 24, 2025

“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 female brindle/white American Staffordshire terrier. The following information on this potential family…


Group photo of community members with bus drivers

Education, News December 24, 2025

Cobb families spread holiday cheer for school bus drivers, monitors, and mechanics

Photos courtesy of Jamie Mohr By Rebecca Gaunt The Cobb community came together Friday afternoon to recognize the people in charge of transporting their children to and from school safely….


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