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Business & Economy, Food and Restaurants December 22, 2025

East Cobb Italian eateries run by brothers are next door neighbors

By Mark Woolsey Brothers Ben and Seth Gjuka graduated from college with respected degrees, Ben in neuroscience and his brother in finance and project management. Both began their professional careers…

Business & Economy, Local Business December 22, 2025

A new food distribution center launches in Powder Springs

By Mark Woolsey A major food distribution center now calls Powder Springs home. A ribbon-cutting featuring city and company officials Dec. 18 welcomed HF Foods , which distributes predominantly Asian…

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Pets and Pet Adoption December 22, 2025

“My name is Scooby. 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 tan/white shepherd. The following information on this potential family member is…

An orange tabby/white cat sitting inside a cage

Pets and Pet Adoption December 22, 2025

“My name is Herman, 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 male orange tabby/white domestic short hair. The following information on this potential…

Opinion December 22, 2025

Evidence, Not Propaganda, Shows The Value Of College

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College A pair of sports stars, a former Georgia GOP Governor, and statistics, show that despite the negative polls, college is…

Weather December 22, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Monday, December 22, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Monday, December 22, 2025, with a high near 56 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes December 21, 2025

Local Trivia Challenge: Can You Match These Cobb Cities Correctly?

How well do you really know Cobb County? We’re launching a new puzzle feature on the Courier with a simple challenge: match each Cobb city to the fact that fits…

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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Puzzles Games and Quizzes 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…

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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…

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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…

A ginger tabby/white cat sitting inside a cage

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…

Puzzles Games and Quizzes 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…

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East Cobb Italian eateries run by brothers are next door neighbors

East Cobb Italian eateries run by brothers are next door neighbors

A new food distribution center launches in Powder Springs

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

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

Evidence, Not Propaganda, Shows The Value Of College

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Monday, December 22, 2025

Local Trivia Challenge: Can You Match These Cobb Cities Correctly?

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!”

East Cobb Italian eateries run by brothers are next door neighbors

A new food distribution center launches in Powder Springs

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

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

Evidence, Not Propaganda, Shows The Value Of College

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Monday, December 22, 2025

Local Trivia Challenge: Can You Match These Cobb Cities Correctly?

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