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3530 Argent Way in the South Cobb High School attendance zone, highest home sale price in January 2026 at $525,000 (photo from Cobb County Tax Assessor)

Home sale prices, Real Estate March 13, 2026

January 2026 Home Sales in the South Cobb High School Zone

These prices for January 2026 home sales in the South Cobb High School attendance zone are from the Cobb County Tax Assessor’s site. For an explanation of why we sort…

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3530 Argent Way in the South Cobb High School attendance zone, highest home sale price in January 2026 at $525,000 (photo from Cobb County Tax Assessor)

Home sale prices, Real Estate

January 2026 Home Sales in the South Cobb High School Zone


Pebblebrook High School attendance zone home at 1193 Regal Hills Lane sold for $650,000 in January 2026 according to Cobb County Tax Assessor records

Home sale prices, Real Estate

Homes Sold in Pebblebrook High School Zone in January 2026


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

Community, Things to Do

Things to do this weekend in Cobb County: Friday March 13 to Sunday, March 15


Photo of Veterans Memorial Highway on a clear day with the Cobb County Courier logo and the words "Weather forecast"

Weather

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Friday, March 13, 2026



Drawing of a roller coaster

Business & Economy, Local Business

NFL star Travis Kelce chosen as brand ambassador for Six Flags Entertainment Corporation


An image of frost crystals scattered around, with the Cobb County Courier logo in the lower right corner

News, Weather

Frost Advisory Issued for Cobb County and Other Parts of Metro Atlanta


A flame point cat looking angry

Pets and Pet Adoption

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


A black/white American pit bull terrier sitting on a metal table

Pets and Pet Adoption

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



The "Star of Life" symbol represents medicine and health care. Three rectangles are arranged in a radial pattern to form a sort of abstract star shape, with a snake coiled around a staff superimposed on the center.

Health & Wellness

Republicans Fret Over RFK Jr.’s Anti-Vaccine Policies While MAHA Moms Stew


Georgia State Capitol on mostly sunny day

Government & Politics, State Government

Proposal would require citizenship checks for Georgia families to access food aid


Georgia State Capitol on mostly sunny day

Opinion

Bookman: Has the Kemp model fallen out of fashion in Georgia politics?


Outline of the map of Iran with an Irani flag superimposed on it

International

Iraq war’s aftermath was a disaster for the US – the Iran war is headed in the same direction



Outline of the map of Iran with an Irani flag superimposed on it

Politics

I’ve studied MAGA rhetoric for a decade, and this is what I see in Hegseth’s boasts, action‑movie one‑liners and gloating over dominance


Medical symbolic staff with serpents and wings

Health & Wellness

We study pandemics, and the resurgence of measles is a grim sign of what’s coming


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

Mableton City Council unanimously passes moratorium on immigration detention centers


Group photo of volunteers from Vinings Cove Homeowners at Buckner Road

Community, Giving Back to the Community

Vinings Cove Volunteers Remove 19 Bags of Litter From Buckner Road



3530 Argent Way in the South Cobb High School attendance zone, highest home sale price in January 2026 at $525,000 (photo from Cobb County Tax Assessor)

Home sale prices, Real Estate March 13, 2026

January 2026 Home Sales in the South Cobb High School Zone

These prices for January 2026 home sales in the South Cobb High School attendance zone are from the Cobb County Tax Assessor’s site. For an explanation of why we sort…


Pebblebrook High School attendance zone home at 1193 Regal Hills Lane sold for $650,000 in January 2026 according to Cobb County Tax Assessor records

Home sale prices, Real Estate March 13, 2026

Homes Sold in Pebblebrook High School Zone in January 2026

These prices for January 2026 home sales in the Pebblebrrok High School attendance zone are from the Cobb County Tax Assessor’s site. For an explanation of why we sort home…


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

Community, Things to Do March 13, 2026

Things to do this weekend in Cobb County: Friday March 13 to Sunday, March 15

Here is a list of a few things to do in Cobb County this weekend: Friday, March 13, 2026 to Sunday, March 15, 2026. Friday, March 13, 2026 Mother Son…


Photo of Veterans Memorial Highway on a clear day with the Cobb County Courier logo and the words "Weather forecast"

Weather March 13, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Friday, March 13, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Friday, March 13, 2026, with a high near 65 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly clear,…


Drawing of a roller coaster

Business & Economy, Local Business March 13, 2026

NFL star Travis Kelce chosen as brand ambassador for Six Flags Entertainment Corporation

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation, the company that owns Six Flags Over Georgia, said in a press release Friday it has signed a strategic partnership with NFL star Travis Kelce, who…


An image of frost crystals scattered around, with the Cobb County Courier logo in the lower right corner

News, Weather March 13, 2026

Frost Advisory Issued for Cobb County and Other Parts of Metro Atlanta

A frost advisory remains in effect until 11 a.m. EDT this morning for parts of Georgia, where temperatures as low as 36 degrees could lead to frost formation and threaten…


A flame point cat looking angry

Pets and Pet Adoption March 12, 2026

“My name is Snowflake. 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 flame point domestic short hair. The following information on this potential…


A black/white American pit bull terrier sitting on a metal table

Pets and Pet Adoption March 12, 2026

“My name is Raisin, 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…


The "Star of Life" symbol represents medicine and health care. Three rectangles are arranged in a radial pattern to form a sort of abstract star shape, with a snake coiled around a staff superimposed on the center.

Health & Wellness March 12, 2026

Republicans Fret Over RFK Jr.’s Anti-Vaccine Policies While MAHA Moms Stew

This article by Amanda Seitz and Stephanie Armour first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Amanda Seitz and Stephanie Armour, March 12, 2026 Health and Human Services Secretary…


Georgia State Capitol on mostly sunny day

Government & Politics, State Government March 12, 2026

Proposal would require citizenship checks for Georgia families to access food aid

by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] March 11, 2026 State House lawmakers approved new requirements for families applying for food…


Georgia State Capitol on mostly sunny day

Opinion March 12, 2026

Bookman: Has the Kemp model fallen out of fashion in Georgia politics?

by Jay Bookman, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] March 12, 2026 Brian Kemp, in his eighth and final year as governor, still…


Outline of the map of Iran with an Irani flag superimposed on it

International March 12, 2026

Iraq war’s aftermath was a disaster for the US – the Iran war is headed in the same direction

by Farah N. Jan, University of Pennsylvania, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The United States military achieved every objective it set when it went to…


Outline of the map of Iran with an Irani flag superimposed on it

Politics March 12, 2026

I’ve studied MAGA rhetoric for a decade, and this is what I see in Hegseth’s boasts, action‑movie one‑liners and gloating over dominance

by Casey Ryan Kelly, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] When Secretary of Defense James Mattis addressed the intensification of U.S. combat operations…


Medical symbolic staff with serpents and wings

Health & Wellness March 12, 2026

We study pandemics, and the resurgence of measles is a grim sign of what’s coming

by Jennifer B. Nuzzo, Brown University and Andrea Uhlig, Brown University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] In the three decades between 1993 and 2024, measles…


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 March 12, 2026

Mableton City Council unanimously passes moratorium on immigration detention centers

The City of Mableton, in a unanimous city council vote Wednesday, approved a temporary moratorium on immigration detention centers within city limits. The moratorium will remain in effect through Dec….


Group photo of volunteers from Vinings Cove Homeowners at Buckner Road

Community, Giving Back to the Community March 12, 2026

Vinings Cove Volunteers Remove 19 Bags of Litter From Buckner Road

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about an Adopt-A-Mile cleanup on Buckner Road. We appreciate the Vinings Cove Homeowners for cleaning up their adopted Buckner Road…


The big "Atlanta Braves" sign at the entrance to Truist Park

Sports March 12, 2026

Between A Rock And A Hard Thrower, The Braves Do Have Starter Options

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Atlanta Braves fans had a lot to look forward in 2026, with a likely bounce-back season, expected to compete for…


roadwork equipment

News, Transportation March 12, 2026

Cobb DOT list of active road and lane closures as of Thursday, March 12

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…


Cartoon-like drawing of two thunderclouds and three lightning bolts

News, Weather March 12, 2026

Tornado Watch Issued as Severe Overnight Storms Move Into North and Central Georgia

North and central Georgia face a risk of severe weather tonight through tomorrow morning, with a line of strong to severe storms expected to bring damaging wind gusts, a brief…


Cobb weather March 12: Photo of cloudy skies above a residential street

Weather March 12, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Thursday, March 12, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts showers here in Cobb County on Thursday, March 12, 2026, with a high near 56 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather…


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