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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….

A gold set of the scales of justice

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…

A gold set of the scales of justice

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

Marietta History Center Launches 30th-Anniversary Exhibition

The Marietta History Center announced its 30th anniversary with a new landmark exhibition, “Marietta History Center at 30,” showcasing the museum’s evolution since its founding in 1996, which will run…

News, Transportation January 27, 2026

CobbLinc Bus Stop Enhances Access to Kennestone Hospital

According to an announcement from early January on the county website, Cobb County public transit riders now have improved access to one of the region’s largest medical centers, following the…

News, Weather January 27, 2026

Hazardous Weather Outlook for Georgia: Freezing Temps and Snow Potential

North and central Georgia face frigid conditions and the potential for wintry weather later this week, prompting a Cold Weather Advisory and heightened awareness due to ongoing ice storm impacts…

A tabby cat inside a cream white cage

Pets and Pet Adoption January 27, 2026

“My name is Koda. 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 male tabby domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…

A black/white American pit bull terrier with a colorful scarf

Pets and Pet Adoption January 27, 2026

“My name is Holly, 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 black/white American pit bull terrier. The following information on this potential…

Weather January 27, 2026

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

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, with a high near 39 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…

News, Uncategorized, Weather January 26, 2026

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

By Mark Woolsey Cobb County appears to have escaped the worst of the wintry blast, but it looks like residents shouldn’t let their guard down completely. The Cobb Emergency Management…

gasoline pump and an EV charging station with a car

Fuel Cost, Transportation & Development January 26, 2026

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

Gasoline prices edged upward in Georgia and nationally over the past week, driven at least in part by colder weather. According to AAA’s weekly report, gasoline prices in Georgia rose…

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

Government & Politics, Local government January 26, 2026

Mableton City Council agendas for January 28, 2026

The Mableton City Council will hold a work session and a regular meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026, at the Riverside EpiCenter, 135 Riverside Pkwy, Austell, GA 30168. The work…

News, Weather January 26, 2026

Icy Roads and Bone-Chilling Winds Prompt Warnings Across Georgia

An Ice Storm Warning remains in effect across most of north Georgia, with a Winter Weather Advisory immediately to the south. As the Ice Storm Warning expires at 10 a.m….

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Food Safety January 26, 2026

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from January 16 to January 22

The following are scores for the past week for restaurants, school cafeterias, hotels, and other food service facilities in Cobb County from the Georgia Department of Public Health. For more…

A white/grey American pit bull terrier with a purple scarf

Pets and Pet Adoption January 26, 2026

“My name is Little Lady. 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 white/grey American pit bull terrier. The following information on this potential…

A tabby/white cat standing inside a cage

Pets and Pet Adoption January 26, 2026

“My name is Milo, 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…

Weather January 26, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Monday, January 26, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Monday, January 26, 2026, with a high near 30 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…