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Weather January 9, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Friday, January 9, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Friday, January 9, 2026, with a high near 71 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…

Aging January 8, 2026

Solving the Home Care Quandary

This article by Paula Span first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Paula Span January 8, 2026 You’re ready to leave the hospital, but you don’t feel able…

Color drawing of the south side of the White House

International January 8, 2026

Rubio to meet with Danish officials amid Greenland push by Trump administration

by Ariana Figueroa, Shauneen Miranda, and Jennifer Shutt, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] January 7, 2026 WASHINGTON — Secretary of State Marco…

Georgia State Capitol on mostly sunny day

Government & Politics, State Government January 8, 2026

Legislative leaders float different visions for tax relief for the 2026 session

by Alander Rocha, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] January 7, 2026 Georgia GOP Senate leaders unveiled a plan Wednesday that would entirely…

Three gears, the largest one with a dollar sign in the middle

Government & Politics, National Government January 8, 2026

Why 2026 could see the end of the Farm Bill era of American agriculture policy

by Christopher Neubert, Arizona State University and Kathleen Merrigan, Arizona State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] With Congress back in session, legislators will take…

Medical symbolic staff with serpents and wings

Health & Wellness January 8, 2026

Congress takes up health care again − and impatient voters shouldn’t hold their breath for a cure

by SoRelle Wyckoff Gaynor, University of Virginia, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] As the bell struck midnight on Jan. 1, 2026, time ran out on…

International January 8, 2026

Cuba’s leaders just lost an ally in Maduro − if starved of Venezuelan oil, they may also lose what remains of their public support

by Joseph J. Gonzalez, Appalachian State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Footage of a handcuffed Nicolás Maduro being escorted to a Brooklyn detention center…

A tri-color American pit bull terrier with tongue's out

Pets and Pet Adoption January 8, 2026

“My name is Reeces. 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 tri-color American pit bull terrier. The following information on this potential…

A black/white cat standing inside a cage

Pets and Pet Adoption January 8, 2026

“My name is Nora, 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 black/white domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…

Welcome to Cobb County brick sign at Henderson Road on Veterans Memorial

Community, Things to Do January 8, 2026

Things to do this weekend in Cobb County: Fri January 9 to Sunday Jan 11

Here is a list of a few things to do in Cobb County this weekend: Friday, January 9 to Sunday, January 11. 📅 Friday, Jan. 9 A Dream Rooted in…

L-R Chris Boyd, General Manager, Riverside Epicenter; Otis Brumby, III, Publisher, Marietta Daily Journal; Sherri Hill, Chief of Staff, Cobb County Schools; Stephen Vault, Senior Vice President, Wellstar

Community, Giving Back to the Community January 8, 2026

Cobb Community Foundation Adds Four Influential Leaders to Its Board

Photo provided by CCF: L-R Chris Boyd, General Manager, Riverside Epicenter; Otis Brumby, III, Publisher, Marietta Daily Journal; Sherri Hill, Chief of Staff, Cobb County Schools; Stephen Vault, Senior Vice President, Wellstar The Cobb Community…

State Government January 8, 2026

Indivisible Cobb, other progressive groups plan event at Capitol for first day of legislative session

Indivisible Cobb, a local progressive group, announced in a news release that it and a number of other progressive organizations are gathering on the first day of Georgia’s legislative session…

Business & Economy January 8, 2026

Lockheed Martin Delivers Record 191 F-35 Jets in 2025, Surpasses Global Production Milestones

According to a company news release, Lockheed Martin delivered a record 191 F-35 Lightning II jets in 2025, surpassing its previous annual best of 142 and marking a significant production…

Local government January 8, 2026

Ron Davis elected Mayor Pro Tem by Mableton City Council, new council members McNeely and Brown sworn in

The Mableton City Council held its first meeting of the year Tuesday night: an organizational meeting to swear in new members and appoint a Mayor Pro Tem. There were two…

A Democratic Donkey icon and a Republican Elephant icon face off toward a dollar sign

Opinion January 8, 2026

How To Spot And What To Do About The Political Moves Of Private Equity

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College What was the scariest media event of last two years? Some might say Stephen King’s “The Long Walk” or the…

A suburban street with houses obscured by fog

News, Weather January 8, 2026

Dense fog advisory for metro Atlanta Thursday morning, possible thunderstorms Friday

Areas of fog are expected Thursday morning across north and central Georgia, potentially becoming locally dense and reducing visibility to a quarter mile or less. Thunderstorm chances increase Friday into…

Weather January 8, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Thursday, January 8, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Thursday, January 8, 2026, with a high near 68 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

News, Transportation January 7, 2026

Cobb DOT list of road and lane closures as of Wednesday, January 7

The following road and lane closures are currently active and listed on the Cobb County DOT website. To expand the map for a particular roadway, click on the legend to…

Aging January 7, 2026

Homeless Shelters for Seniors Pop Up, Catering to Older Adults’ Medical Needs

This article by Aaron Bolton, MTPR, first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Aaron Bolton, MTPR January 7, 2026 SANDY, Utah — Just outside Salt Lake City sits…

Government & Politics, National Government January 7, 2026

White House floats military action to take Greenland

by Ariana Figueroa, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] January 6, 2026 WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is considering options to acquire Greenland,…

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Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Friday, January 9, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Friday, January 9, 2026

Solving the Home Care Quandary

Rubio to meet with Danish officials amid Greenland push by Trump administration

Legislative leaders float different visions for tax relief for the 2026 session

Why 2026 could see the end of the Farm Bill era of American agriculture policy

Congress takes up health care again − and impatient voters shouldn’t hold their breath for a cure

Cuba’s leaders just lost an ally in Maduro − if starved of Venezuelan oil, they may also lose what remains of their public support

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

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

Things to do this weekend in Cobb County: Fri January 9 to Sunday Jan 11

Cobb Community Foundation Adds Four Influential Leaders to Its Board

Indivisible Cobb, other progressive groups plan event at Capitol for first day of legislative session

Lockheed Martin Delivers Record 191 F-35 Jets in 2025, Surpasses Global Production Milestones

Ron Davis elected Mayor Pro Tem by Mableton City Council, new council members McNeely and Brown sworn in

How To Spot And What To Do About The Political Moves Of Private Equity

Dense fog advisory for metro Atlanta Thursday morning, possible thunderstorms Friday

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Friday, January 9, 2026

Solving the Home Care Quandary

Rubio to meet with Danish officials amid Greenland push by Trump administration

Legislative leaders float different visions for tax relief for the 2026 session

Why 2026 could see the end of the Farm Bill era of American agriculture policy

Congress takes up health care again − and impatient voters shouldn’t hold their breath for a cure

Cuba’s leaders just lost an ally in Maduro − if starved of Venezuelan oil, they may also lose what remains of their public support

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

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

Things to do this weekend in Cobb County: Fri January 9 to Sunday Jan 11

Cobb Community Foundation Adds Four Influential Leaders to Its Board

Indivisible Cobb, other progressive groups plan event at Capitol for first day of legislative session

Lockheed Martin Delivers Record 191 F-35 Jets in 2025, Surpasses Global Production Milestones

Ron Davis elected Mayor Pro Tem by Mableton City Council, new council members McNeely and Brown sworn in

How To Spot And What To Do About The Political Moves Of Private Equity

Dense fog advisory for metro Atlanta Thursday morning, possible thunderstorms Friday

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Thursday, January 8, 2026

Cobb DOT list of road and lane closures as of Wednesday, January 7

Homeless Shelters for Seniors Pop Up, Catering to Older Adults’ Medical Needs

White House floats military action to take Greenland