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News, Weather January 11, 2026

Minor flooding continues in north Georgia

Minor flooding continues in parts of north Georgia this morning, with gusty winds expected through the afternoon. While the immediate concern remains localized flooding and breezy conditions, the outlook for…

Weather January 11, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Sunday, January 11, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Sunday, January 11, 2026, with a high near 45 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes, Weekend Quiz January 10, 2026

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…

Three members of KSU Esports team hold up awards

Sports January 10, 2026

KSU Esports team earns first place in two divisions at the Peach Belt Conference Championships

Photo provided by Kennesaw State University [This article first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] Kennesaw State University’s Esports team brought home Peach Belt Conference wins…

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News, Transportation January 10, 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…

Crime & Public Safety January 10, 2026

Protests of killing of Minnesota woman by ICE agent planned for Cobb County

By Mark Woolsey The controversial killing of a Minnesota mother of three by an ICE agent is spurring multiple protests across the Cobb area. The Indivisible Cobb progressive grassroots advocacy…

News, Weather January 10, 2026

Flood watch plus possibility of isolated tornado in effect for metro Atlanta and north Georgia counties Saturday

A Flood Watch remains in effect for portions of north Georgia through Saturday evening, with the potential for flash flooding due to excessive rainfall. The National Weather Service issued a…

Cobb weather January 10: Photo of cloudy skies above a residential street

Weather January 10, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, January 10, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts showers and thunderstorms here in Cobb County on Saturday, January 10, 2026, with a high near 69 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

a screenshot of the six districts in Mableon, with 1,2,3 to the south, 4, 5, 6 to the north

News, Transportation January 9, 2026

Mableton receives $240K federal road safety grant

The City of Mableton distributed the following announcement: The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) selected Mableton to receive a $240,000 Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant. This historic award marks the…

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Health & Wellness January 9, 2026

Inside the Battle for the Future of Addiction Medicine

This article by Aneri Pattani first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Aneri Pattani January 7, 2026 NEW ORLEANS — Elyse Stevens had a reputation for taking on…

Government & Politics, State Government January 9, 2026

Georgia Democrats align on key issues at Savannah forum

by Margaret Coker, The Current, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] January 8, 2026 The seven Democratic candidates vying to become governor addressed…

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Government & Politics, State Government January 9, 2026

Several new lawmakers will join the Georgia Legislature for the 2026 session

by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] January 9, 2026 There will be some fresh faces under the Gold Dome when…

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Business & Economy January 9, 2026

Taming the moral menace at capitalism’s core

by Valerie L. Myers, University of Michigan, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Digital disruption and the climate crisis are often framed as economic or social…

Crime & Public Safety January 9, 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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Pets and Pet Adoption January 9, 2026

“My name is Rex, 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/wheaten terrier. The following information on this potential family member is…

Pets and Pet Adoption January 9, 2026

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

Music January 9, 2026

Georgia Symphony Orchestra Presents Big Band & Beyond in February Concert

Marietta-based Georgia Symphony Orchestra distributed the following announcement about its upcoming Big Band & Beyond concert: The City of Marietta is the Presenting Sponsor of the GSO’s 75th Anniversary Season. The…

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Business & Economy January 9, 2026

Derco Awarded C-130 Aviation Consumables Contract by Defense Logistics Agency

According to a company news release, Derco, a Lockheed Martin Company, has secured the C-130 Aviation Consumables Performance Based Logistics (ACPBL) contract from the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), marking a…

Cobb County Superior Court, a brick building with a steepled clock tower

Accountability Courts, Cobb County Courts January 9, 2026

Four Graduate from Cobb County Drug Treatment Court, Rebuilding Lives Through Recovery

Cobb County announced in a news release that four individuals recently graduated from the Cobb County Drug Treatment Court, marking a powerful step forward in their recovery journeys. The ceremony,…

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Minor flooding continues in north Georgia

Minor flooding continues in north Georgia

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Sunday, January 11, 2026

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

KSU Esports team earns first place in two divisions at the Peach Belt Conference Championships

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

Protests of killing of Minnesota woman by ICE agent planned for Cobb County

Flood watch plus possibility of isolated tornado in effect for metro Atlanta and north Georgia counties Saturday

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, January 10, 2026

Mableton receives $240K federal road safety grant

Inside the Battle for the Future of Addiction Medicine

Georgia Democrats align on key issues at Savannah forum

Several new lawmakers will join the Georgia Legislature for the 2026 session

Taming the moral menace at capitalism’s core

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

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

Minor flooding continues in north Georgia

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Sunday, January 11, 2026

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

KSU Esports team earns first place in two divisions at the Peach Belt Conference Championships

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

Protests of killing of Minnesota woman by ICE agent planned for Cobb County

Flood watch plus possibility of isolated tornado in effect for metro Atlanta and north Georgia counties Saturday

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, January 10, 2026

Mableton receives $240K federal road safety grant

Inside the Battle for the Future of Addiction Medicine

Georgia Democrats align on key issues at Savannah forum

Several new lawmakers will join the Georgia Legislature for the 2026 session

Taming the moral menace at capitalism’s core

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

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

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

Georgia Symphony Orchestra Presents Big Band & Beyond in February Concert

Derco Awarded C-130 Aviation Consumables Contract by Defense Logistics Agency

Four Graduate from Cobb County Drug Treatment Court, Rebuilding Lives Through Recovery