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News, Transportation December 13, 2025

GDOT releases updated schedule of lane closures for I-285 and I-20 in Cobb and Fulton beginning Dec 15

The Georgia Department of Transportation released the following updated schedule of lane closures for I-285 and I-20 for the I-285/I-20 West Interchange project beginning Monday, December 15, and continuing through…

Opinion December 13, 2025

Political Cartoon by Clay Jones

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Opinion December 13, 2025

Georgia’s Secretary Of State’s Office Should Protect The Young, Not Just The Old, From Holiday Scams

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College The Georgia Secretary of State’s Office has done a pretty good job of protecting Georgians from holiday scams this Christmas….

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Food Safety, Health & Wellness December 13, 2025

Georgia food processing firm recalling 62,550 pounds of breaded chicken due to undeclared allergens

Suzanna’s Kitchen, based in Suwanee, GA, is recalling approximately 62,550 pounds of fully cooked, bone-in breaded chicken products due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s…

Weather December 13, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, December 13, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Saturday, December 13, 2025, with a high near 65 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly cloudy,…

Government & Politics December 12, 2025

Kennesaw’s head of planning and zoning retires; successor named

By Rebecca Gaunt Darryl Simmons retired this month after 24 years with the city of Kennesaw running the planning and zoning department. He came to the city in 2001 following…

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Pets and Pet Adoption December 12, 2025

“I’m a cat in need of a permanent loving home!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a female tabby domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…

Pets and Pet Adoption December 12, 2025

“My name is Gracelyn, 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 brown hound. The following information on this potential family member is…

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Health & Wellness December 12, 2025

Sticker Shock: Obamacare Customers Confront Premium Spikes as Congress Dithers

This article by Julie Appleby first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Julie Appleby, KFF Health News December 12, 2025 We’ve been here before: congressional Democrats and Republicans…

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Health & Wellness December 12, 2025

US Senate hits stalemate on solution to spiraling health insurance costs

by Jennifer Shutt, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] December 11, 2025 WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate in long-anticipated votes failed to advance…

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Business & Economy December 12, 2025

Tariffs 101: What they are, who pays them, and why they matter now

by Kent Jones, Babson College, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The U.S. Supreme Court is currently reviewing a case to determine whether President Donald Trump’s…

Government & Politics December 12, 2025

As a former federal judge, I’m concerned by a year of challenges to the US justice system

by John E. Jones III, Dickinson College, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The public has been hearing from a lot of federal judges over the…

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International December 12, 2025

Black-market oil buyers will push Venezuela for bigger discounts following US seizure – starving Maduro of much-needed revenue

by Francisco J. Monaldi, Rice University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The U.S. seizure of an oil tanker off the Venezuelan coast looks designed to…

Photo of the home in the North Cobb High School attendance zone that sold for the highest price in October 2025

Home sale prices, Real Estate December 12, 2025

October 2025 home sales in Cobb County’s North Cobb High attendance zone

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

Photo of the home in the Allatoona High School attendance zone that sold for the highest price in October 2025

Home sale prices, Real Estate December 12, 2025

October 2025 home sales in Cobb County’s Allatoona High attendance zone

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

Weather December 12, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Friday, December 12, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Friday, December 12, 2025, with a high near 61 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly clear,…

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Crime & Public Safety December 12, 2025

Cobb emergency communications receives Triple Accredited Center of Excellence (Tri-ACE) status

The Cobb County Department of Emergency Communications (DEC) has achieved a rare milestone, becoming the 27th agency worldwide to earn Triple Accredited Center of Excellence (Tri-ACE) status from the International…

Behavioral Health, Health & Wellness December 12, 2025

Highland Rivers awarded $1 million to expand recovery-to-work programs through Appalachian Regional Commission’s ARISE initiative

The following press release was submitted by Highland Rivers Behavioral Health: Highland Rivers Behavioral Health has been selected as a partner organization in a $13.4 million regional initiative funded through…

Education, News December 12, 2025

ACE Program at Kennesaw State Announces New Projects to Expand Entrepreneurial Opportunities

[This article first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] New Projects Made Possible Through Support from the Coca-Cola Company in North America The Aspiring Community Entrepreneurs (ACE)…

Opinion December 11, 2025

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GDOT releases updated schedule of lane closures for I-285 and I-20 in Cobb and Fulton beginning Dec 15

GDOT releases updated schedule of lane closures for I-285 and I-20 in Cobb and Fulton beginning Dec 15

Political Cartoon by Clay Jones

Georgia’s Secretary Of State’s Office Should Protect The Young, Not Just The Old, From Holiday Scams

Georgia food processing firm recalling 62,550 pounds of breaded chicken due to undeclared allergens

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, December 13, 2025

Kennesaw’s head of planning and zoning retires; successor named

“I’m a cat in need of a permanent loving home!”

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

Sticker Shock: Obamacare Customers Confront Premium Spikes as Congress Dithers

US Senate hits stalemate on solution to spiraling health insurance costs

Tariffs 101: What they are, who pays them, and why they matter now

As a former federal judge, I’m concerned by a year of challenges to the US justice system

Black-market oil buyers will push Venezuela for bigger discounts following US seizure – starving Maduro of much-needed revenue

October 2025 home sales in Cobb County’s North Cobb High attendance zone

October 2025 home sales in Cobb County’s Allatoona High attendance zone

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Friday, December 12, 2025

GDOT releases updated schedule of lane closures for I-285 and I-20 in Cobb and Fulton beginning Dec 15

Political Cartoon by Clay Jones

Georgia’s Secretary Of State’s Office Should Protect The Young, Not Just The Old, From Holiday Scams

Georgia food processing firm recalling 62,550 pounds of breaded chicken due to undeclared allergens

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, December 13, 2025

Kennesaw’s head of planning and zoning retires; successor named

“I’m a cat in need of a permanent loving home!”

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

Sticker Shock: Obamacare Customers Confront Premium Spikes as Congress Dithers

US Senate hits stalemate on solution to spiraling health insurance costs

Tariffs 101: What they are, who pays them, and why they matter now

As a former federal judge, I’m concerned by a year of challenges to the US justice system

Black-market oil buyers will push Venezuela for bigger discounts following US seizure – starving Maduro of much-needed revenue

October 2025 home sales in Cobb County’s North Cobb High attendance zone

October 2025 home sales in Cobb County’s Allatoona High attendance zone

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Friday, December 12, 2025

Cobb emergency communications receives Triple Accredited Center of Excellence (Tri-ACE) status

Highland Rivers awarded $1 million to expand recovery-to-work programs through Appalachian Regional Commission’s ARISE initiative

ACE Program at Kennesaw State Announces New Projects to Expand Entrepreneurial Opportunities

Political Cartoon by Clay Jones