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News, Weather January 25, 2026

Officials in Cobb advise residents to stay off the roads

By Mark Woolsey Stay off the roads. That’s the overarching message from Cobb County officials, as what they described as “waves” of precipitation moved through the country early Sunday, resulting…

Photo of the home in the Osborne High School attendance zone that sold for the highest price in December 2025

Home sale prices, Real Estate January 25, 2026

December 2025 home sales in Cobb County’s Osborne High attendance zone

These prices for December 2025 home sales in the Osborne 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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Business & Economy, new business January 25, 2026

Service-oriented businesses prominent in Cobb’s latest new business listings

Based on the county’s business license listings issued between Jan. 19 and Jan. 23, the 58 new business licenses issued by Cobb included a wide mix of new businesses, with…

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Weekend Quiz January 25, 2026

Sunday Quiz: Name That Cobb High School Mascot!

Try your hand at matching the Cobb County high schools with their mascots! The Cobb County Courier has a daily quiz in our email newsletter. But here on the main…

News, Weather January 25, 2026

Ice storm warning remains in effect in Georgia until Monday morning

Significant ice accumulation is expected to continue through Monday morning across north and central Georgia, prompting an Ice Storm Warning as power outages and hazardous travel conditions develop. The National…

Cobb weather January 25: Photo of cloudy skies above a residential street

Weather January 25, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Sunday, January 25, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts rain showers here in Cobb County on Sunday, January 25, 2026, with a high near 40 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…

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News, Transportation January 24, 2026

This week’s schedule of lane closures for the ongoing $1.2 billion I-285 and I-20 West Interchange project in Cobb and Fulton

The Georgia Department of Transportation released the following updated schedule of lane closures for I-285 and I-20 for the estimated $1.2 billion I-285/I-20 West Interchange project. This week’s updated schedule…

News, Weather January 24, 2026

Ice accumulation, dangerous travel conditions, and widespread power outages expected in metro Atlanta starting Saturday

A powerful ice storm is expected to hit parts of Georgia beginning this afternoon, with forecasters warning of significant ice accumulations, widespread power outages, and dangerous travel conditions through Monday…

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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…

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News, Transportation January 24, 2026

CobbLinc to Suspend Bus Service Due to Winter Weather Threat

CobbLinc will suspend all bus service starting Saturday evening as a winter storm approaches the metro Atlanta area, transit officials announced Friday. Service on all routes will end by 6…

Weather January 24, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, January 24, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Saturday, January 24, 2026, with a high near 42 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…

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Government & Politics, State Government January 23, 2026

Kemp suspends Georgia lawmaker charged with pandemic relief fraud

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] January 22, 2026 Gov. Brian Kemp has suspended from office a Democratic lawmaker charged…

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Government & Politics, State Government January 23, 2026

Raffensperger rebuffs pressure campaign to hand over sensitive voter data to feds

by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] January 23, 2026 Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is refusing to turn over sensitive…

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Government & Politics, National Government January 23, 2026

From ancient Rome to today, war-makers have talked constantly about peace

by Timothy Joseph, College of the Holy Cross, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] In a week filled with news about President Donald Trump’s aggressive moves…

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International January 23, 2026

US turns its back on global efforts for women and children terrorized by violence and conflict

by Shelley Inglis, Rutgers University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The Trump administration’s recent announcement that it is withdrawing from 66 international organizations and treaties…

Energy January 23, 2026

Hacking the grid: How digital sabotage turns infrastructure into a weapon

by Saman Zonouz, Georgia Institute of Technology, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The darkness that swept over the Venezuelan capital in the predawn hours of…

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Health & Wellness January 23, 2026

As US Is Poised To Lose Measles-Free Status, RFK Jr.’s New CDC Deputy Downplays Its Significance

This article by Amy Maxmen first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Amy Maxmen January 21, 2026 After a year of ongoing measles outbreaks that have sickened more…

Pets and Pet Adoption January 23, 2026

“My name is Munch. 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 black domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…

Pets and Pet Adoption January 23, 2026

“My name is Gwen, 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 female tri-color shepherd. The following information on this potential family member is…

Education, News January 23, 2026

Video of public comments at January 2026 Cobb school board meeting

By Larry Felton Johnson Since the Cobb County Board of Education decided to remove public comments from its livestream of both work sessions and regular meetings, I’ve been attending the…

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Officials in Cobb advise residents to stay off the roads

Officials in Cobb advise residents to stay off the roads

December 2025 home sales in Cobb County’s Osborne High attendance zone

Service-oriented businesses prominent in Cobb’s latest new business listings

Sunday Quiz: Name That Cobb High School Mascot!

Ice storm warning remains in effect in Georgia until Monday morning

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Sunday, January 25, 2026

This week’s schedule of lane closures for the ongoing $1.2 billion I-285 and I-20 West Interchange project in Cobb and Fulton

Ice accumulation, dangerous travel conditions, and widespread power outages expected in metro Atlanta starting Saturday

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

CobbLinc to Suspend Bus Service Due to Winter Weather Threat

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, January 24, 2026

Kemp suspends Georgia lawmaker charged with pandemic relief fraud

Raffensperger rebuffs pressure campaign to hand over sensitive voter data to feds

From ancient Rome to today, war-makers have talked constantly about peace

US turns its back on global efforts for women and children terrorized by violence and conflict

Hacking the grid: How digital sabotage turns infrastructure into a weapon

Officials in Cobb advise residents to stay off the roads

December 2025 home sales in Cobb County’s Osborne High attendance zone

Service-oriented businesses prominent in Cobb’s latest new business listings

Sunday Quiz: Name That Cobb High School Mascot!

Ice storm warning remains in effect in Georgia until Monday morning

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Sunday, January 25, 2026

This week’s schedule of lane closures for the ongoing $1.2 billion I-285 and I-20 West Interchange project in Cobb and Fulton

Ice accumulation, dangerous travel conditions, and widespread power outages expected in metro Atlanta starting Saturday

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

CobbLinc to Suspend Bus Service Due to Winter Weather Threat

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, January 24, 2026

Kemp suspends Georgia lawmaker charged with pandemic relief fraud

Raffensperger rebuffs pressure campaign to hand over sensitive voter data to feds

From ancient Rome to today, war-makers have talked constantly about peace

US turns its back on global efforts for women and children terrorized by violence and conflict

Hacking the grid: How digital sabotage turns infrastructure into a weapon

As US Is Poised To Lose Measles-Free Status, RFK Jr.’s New CDC Deputy Downplays Its Significance

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

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

Video of public comments at January 2026 Cobb school board meeting