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News, Transportation January 28, 2026

Cobb DOT list of road and lane closures as of Wednesday, January 28

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…

News, Weather January 28, 2026

Very cold temperatures and hazardous wind chills are expected in Georgia over the weekend

While no hazardous weather is expected today, cold temperatures and potential weekend snow are forecast for the end of the week in north and central Georgia. The National Weather Service…

Community, Giving Back to the Community January 28, 2026

Cobb Community Foundation promotes programs director Lisa-Ruth Karnes, announces Vital Signs initiative

Photo of Lisa-Ruth Karnes provided by Cobb Community Foundation The following news release was submitted by the Cobb Community Foundation: As Cobb County continues to address challenges related to housing,…

Cobb weather January 28: Photo of cloudy skies above a residential street

Weather January 28, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Wednesday, January 28, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, with a high near 43 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be clear,…

Opinion January 27, 2026

Political Cartoon by Clay Jones

image of coronavirus with "coronas" or crowns extending outward from a sphere

Health & Wellness January 27, 2026

Trump Policies at Odds With Emerging Understanding of Covid’s Long-Term Harm

This article by Stephanie Armour first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Stephanie Armour January 27, 2026 Possible risk of autism in children. Dormant cancer cells awakening. Accelerating…

Georgia State Capitol on mostly sunny day

Government & Politics, State Government January 27, 2026

‘Bell to bell’ cell phone ban proposed for Georgia high schools

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] January 26, 2026 Georgia’s teenagers could soon be doing significantly less scrolling, swiping and…

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

Government & Politics, National Government January 27, 2026

Ossoff, Warnock say they will not support DHS funding in wake of second fatal shooting in Minnesota

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] January 26, 2026 Georgia’s two Democratic senators are joining their colleagues in the U.S….

Crime & Public Safety January 27, 2026

‘We want you arrested because we said so’ – how ICE’s policy on raiding whatever homes it wants violates a basic constitutional right, according to a former federal judge

by John E. Jones III, Dickinson College, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] As Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, agents continued to use aggressive and…

The words "Quiz Time" in large cartoon font

Engagement January 27, 2026

How much do you know about the cities in Cobb County?

The more Cobb County’s residents know about their county and its cities, the more they can be engaged and productive citizens. In this spirit, the Courier has a daily quiz…

A color drawing of the Earth as seen above the western hemisphere including the Americas, Europe, Africa, and the western portion of Asia

Weather & Environment January 27, 2026

How the polar vortex and warm ocean intensified a major US winter storm

by Mathew Barlow, UMass Lowell and Judah Cohen, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] A severe winter storm that brought crippling…

Crime & Public Safety January 27, 2026

Minnesota raises unprecedented constitutional issues in its lawsuit against Trump administration anti-immigrant deployment

by Andrea Katz, Washington University in St. Louis, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] A federal judge heard arguments on Jan. 26, 2026, as the state…

Marietta History Center, a three-story rectangular brick building that was once the Kennesaw House

History January 27, 2026

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Cobb DOT list of road and lane closures as of Wednesday, January 28

Cobb DOT list of road and lane closures as of Wednesday, January 28

Very cold temperatures and hazardous wind chills are expected in Georgia over the weekend

Cobb Community Foundation promotes programs director Lisa-Ruth Karnes, announces Vital Signs initiative

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Political Cartoon by Clay Jones

Trump Policies at Odds With Emerging Understanding of Covid’s Long-Term Harm

‘Bell to bell’ cell phone ban proposed for Georgia high schools

Ossoff, Warnock say they will not support DHS funding in wake of second fatal shooting in Minnesota

‘We want you arrested because we said so’ – how ICE’s policy on raiding whatever homes it wants violates a basic constitutional right, according to a former federal judge

How much do you know about the cities in Cobb County?

How the polar vortex and warm ocean intensified a major US winter storm

Minnesota raises unprecedented constitutional issues in its lawsuit against Trump administration anti-immigrant deployment

Marietta History Center Launches 30th-Anniversary Exhibition

CobbLinc Bus Stop Enhances Access to Kennestone Hospital

Hazardous Weather Outlook for Georgia: Freezing Temps and Snow Potential

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

Cobb DOT list of road and lane closures as of Wednesday, January 28

Very cold temperatures and hazardous wind chills are expected in Georgia over the weekend

Cobb Community Foundation promotes programs director Lisa-Ruth Karnes, announces Vital Signs initiative

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Political Cartoon by Clay Jones

Trump Policies at Odds With Emerging Understanding of Covid’s Long-Term Harm

‘Bell to bell’ cell phone ban proposed for Georgia high schools

Ossoff, Warnock say they will not support DHS funding in wake of second fatal shooting in Minnesota

‘We want you arrested because we said so’ – how ICE’s policy on raiding whatever homes it wants violates a basic constitutional right, according to a former federal judge

How much do you know about the cities in Cobb County?

How the polar vortex and warm ocean intensified a major US winter storm

Minnesota raises unprecedented constitutional issues in its lawsuit against Trump administration anti-immigrant deployment

Marietta History Center Launches 30th-Anniversary Exhibition

CobbLinc Bus Stop Enhances Access to Kennestone Hospital

Hazardous Weather Outlook for Georgia: Freezing Temps and Snow Potential

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

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

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Cobb escapes worst of wintry blast, but residents shouldn’t let down guard

Gasoline prices rise in Georgia, and nationally, over past week