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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…

Medical symbolic staff with serpents and wings

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…

Uncategorized 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…

People seated with signs protesting the Cobb schools censoring of public comments

Education, News January 23, 2026

Cobb legislators file bill to prevent school districts from cutting public comment feed

(photos by Rebecca Gaunt) By Rebecca Gaunt Six Cobb legislators have filed House Bill 989, a bipartisan bill that would require all Georgia school districts to record or broadcast public…

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News, Weather January 23, 2026

Cobb governments and business prepare for expected winter storm

By Mark Woolsey The incoming winter storm is forcing local governments and businesses to take action. As of early Friday, the National Weather Service was forecasting a possible inch of…

News, Weather January 23, 2026

Winter storm watch in effect across much of Georgia, Saturday through Monday morning

A Winter Storm Watch remains in effect from Saturday afternoon through Monday morning across much of Georgia, with the potential for significant ice accumulation and hazardous travel conditions. The National…

Cobb weather January 23: Photo of cloudy skies above a residential street

Weather January 23, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Friday, January 23, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Friday, January 23, 2026, with a high near 48 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be cloudy, with…

A drawing on the Georgia map with things representing taxes at the center: a sheet titled "Tax," three stacks of gold coins, a credit card and a percent sign

Government & Politics, State Government January 22, 2026

Georgia candidates pitch zero state income tax. How would it work?

by Maggie Lee, The Current, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] January 21, 2026 Two high-profile Republicans running for higher office in Georgia…

Government & Politics, State Government January 22, 2026

Agency responsible for child welfare services in Georgia is on track for $48M budget shortfall

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] January 21, 2026 The head of Georgia’s Division of Family and Children Services faced…

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Immigration January 22, 2026

Federal immigration enforcement near schools disrupts attendance, traumatizes students and damages their academic performance

by Carolyn Sattin-Bajaj, University of California, Santa Barbara, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The Trump administration’s recent surge of more than 3,000 federal agents to…

Justice January 22, 2026

A government can choose to investigate the killing of a protester − or choose to blame the victim and pin it all on ‘domestic terrorism’

by Stephanie A. (Sam) Martin, Boise State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The question the First Amendment keeps asking, across wars and panics and…

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Government & Politics January 22, 2026

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Kemp suspends Georgia lawmaker charged with pandemic relief fraud

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

Cobb legislators file bill to prevent school districts from cutting public comment feed

Cobb governments and business prepare for expected winter storm

Winter storm watch in effect across much of Georgia, Saturday through Monday morning

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Friday, January 23, 2026

Georgia candidates pitch zero state income tax. How would it work?

Agency responsible for child welfare services in Georgia is on track for $48M budget shortfall

Federal immigration enforcement near schools disrupts attendance, traumatizes students and damages their academic performance

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

Cobb legislators file bill to prevent school districts from cutting public comment feed

Cobb governments and business prepare for expected winter storm

Winter storm watch in effect across much of Georgia, Saturday through Monday morning

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Friday, January 23, 2026

Georgia candidates pitch zero state income tax. How would it work?

Agency responsible for child welfare services in Georgia is on track for $48M budget shortfall

Federal immigration enforcement near schools disrupts attendance, traumatizes students and damages their academic performance

A government can choose to investigate the killing of a protester − or choose to blame the victim and pin it all on ‘domestic terrorism’

‘Expertise’ shouldn’t be a bad word – expert consensus guides science and society

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

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