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Education, News January 30, 2026

Kennesaw State University Alumni Association announces 40 Owls Under 40 Class of 2026

[This article first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] Forty exceptional alumni were named today to the Kennesaw State University (KSU) Alumni Association’s 40 Owls Under 40…

Sign in front of Cobb & Douglas Public Health on County Services Parkway in article about Cobb & Douglas Public Health hiring

Health & Wellness January 30, 2026

Cobb & Douglas Public Health Celebrates and Announces Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) Partnership Grant Recipients

Cobb & Douglas Public Health submitted the following announcement about the recipients of its Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) Partnership Grants: Cobb & Douglas Public Health (CDPH) proudly celebrates the accomplishments…

Weather January 30, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Friday, January 30, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Friday, January 30, 2026, with a high near 48 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

The Home Depot building behind parking lot

Immigration January 30, 2026

Progressive groups to rally outside Home Depot in Vinings, protesting ICE activity in store parking lots

According to a press release from Indivisible Cobb, coalition of progressive organizations plans to rally Saturday outside a Home Depot location in Vinings, calling on the Atlanta-based retail giant to…

A cartoon sphere with a face and icicles hanging signifying freezing weather

News, Weather January 30, 2026

Extreme Cold Watch in effect for all of north and central Georgia beginning Saturday

A dangerously cold weekend is in store for Georgia as an Extreme Cold Watch remains in effect from Saturday evening through Sunday afternoon, with wind chills dropping as low as…

Justice January 29, 2026

Cobb students threatened with possible suspensions over planned walkout; organizers respond

By Rebecca Gaunt Cobb County School District students could be facing suspensions if they participate in the planned Friday walkouts to protest ICE’s actions in Minnesota, according to a message…

Medical symbolic staff with serpents and wings

Health & Wellness January 29, 2026

Medicare Advantage Insurers Face New Curbs on Overcharges in Trump Plan That Reins in Payments

This article by Fred Schulte first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Fred Schulte, KFF Health News January 29, 2026 Medicare Advantage health plans are blasting a government…

Color drawing of the south side of the White House

Government & Politics, National Government January 29, 2026

Trump tries to shift attention away from woes with glitzy Trump Accounts rollout

by Ashley Murray, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] January 28, 2026 WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump touted the coming generation of “Trump…

The outline of a Georgia map with the GOP red white and blue elephant in the center

Government & Politics, State Government January 29, 2026

Georgia House GOP unveils plan to end property taxes for homeowners

by Jill Nolin, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] January 29, 2026 House Republicans have proposed a major property tax overhaul that they…

A diagram of a microchip with the letters "AI" in the center

Science & Technology January 29, 2026

Feeling unprepared for the AI boom? You’re not alone

by Patrick Barry, University of Michigan, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Journalist Ira Glass, who hosts the NPR show “This American Life,” is not a…

Abstract drawings of two people in fighting stance with a third person holding them apart

Psychology January 29, 2026

Dealing with a difficult relationship? Here’s how psychology says you can shift the dynamic

by Jessica A. Stern, Pomona College, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Relationships can feel like both a blessing and the bane of your existence, a…

Crime & Public Safety January 29, 2026

ICE not only looks and acts like a paramilitary force – it is one, and that makes it harder to curb

by Erica De Bruin, Hamilton College, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] As the operations of Immigration and Customs Enforcement have intensified over the past year,…

A grey/white kitten held by someone behind

Pets and Pet Adoption January 29, 2026

“I’m a kitty 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 grey/white domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…

A black labrador retriever looking up ahead

Pets and Pet Adoption January 29, 2026

“My name is Pickle, 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 labrador retriever. The following information on this potential family member…

Business & Economy January 29, 2026

Lockheed Martin Reports $1.3B Profit in Q4, Boosted by Defense Demand

Lockheed Martin Corp. reported a strong finish to 2025, with fourth-quarter sales climbing to $20.3 billion, up from $18.6 billion in the same period a year earlier. To read the…

Photo of the home in the Campbell High School attendance zone that sold for the highest price in December of 2025

Home sale prices, Real Estate January 29, 2026

December 2025 home sales in Cobb County’s Campbell High attendance zone

These prices for December 2025 home sales in the Campbell High School attendance zone are from the Cobb County Tax Assessor’s site. For an explanation of why we sort home…

Running January 29, 2026

Registration Open for Town Center Community’s Fifth Annual Noonday Shanty 5K/10K on March 28

The Town Center Community submitted the following announcement about the popular Noonday Shanty 5K/10K: Registration is open for Town Center Community’s fifth annual Noonday Shanty 5K/10K, presented by Avonlea Apartments,…

Community Life, Libraries January 29, 2026

Folded Hearts, Pokémons Assemble at South Cobb Library

By Kelly Johnson On its February schedule, South Cobb Regional Library celebrates Valentine’s Day with Origami Valentines. Origami, from the Japanese kanji 折る (oru [verb]) and 紙 (kami [noun]), translates…

News, Weather January 29, 2026

Winter Storm Watch in parts of Georgia from Friday through Sunday

A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for parts of northeast and east-central Georgia starting Friday evening, with potential snowfall, dangerous wind chills, and freezing temperatures that could impact travel…

Education, News January 29, 2026

KSU researcher using VR to improve STEM education

[This article by Alyssa Ozment with photo by Darnell Wilburn first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] Preethi Titu spent her adolescence preparing to become a…

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Kennesaw State University Alumni Association announces 40 Owls Under 40 Class of 2026

Kennesaw State University Alumni Association announces 40 Owls Under 40 Class of 2026

Cobb & Douglas Public Health Celebrates and Announces Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) Partnership Grant Recipients

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Friday, January 30, 2026

Progressive groups to rally outside Home Depot in Vinings, protesting ICE activity in store parking lots

Extreme Cold Watch in effect for all of north and central Georgia beginning Saturday

Cobb students threatened with possible suspensions over planned walkout; organizers respond

Medicare Advantage Insurers Face New Curbs on Overcharges in Trump Plan That Reins in Payments

Trump tries to shift attention away from woes with glitzy Trump Accounts rollout

Georgia House GOP unveils plan to end property taxes for homeowners

Feeling unprepared for the AI boom? You’re not alone

Dealing with a difficult relationship? Here’s how psychology says you can shift the dynamic

ICE not only looks and acts like a paramilitary force – it is one, and that makes it harder to curb

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

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

Lockheed Martin Reports $1.3B Profit in Q4, Boosted by Defense Demand

December 2025 home sales in Cobb County’s Campbell High attendance zone

Kennesaw State University Alumni Association announces 40 Owls Under 40 Class of 2026

Cobb & Douglas Public Health Celebrates and Announces Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) Partnership Grant Recipients

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Friday, January 30, 2026

Progressive groups to rally outside Home Depot in Vinings, protesting ICE activity in store parking lots

Extreme Cold Watch in effect for all of north and central Georgia beginning Saturday

Cobb students threatened with possible suspensions over planned walkout; organizers respond

Medicare Advantage Insurers Face New Curbs on Overcharges in Trump Plan That Reins in Payments

Trump tries to shift attention away from woes with glitzy Trump Accounts rollout

Georgia House GOP unveils plan to end property taxes for homeowners

Feeling unprepared for the AI boom? You’re not alone

Dealing with a difficult relationship? Here’s how psychology says you can shift the dynamic

ICE not only looks and acts like a paramilitary force – it is one, and that makes it harder to curb

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

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

Lockheed Martin Reports $1.3B Profit in Q4, Boosted by Defense Demand

December 2025 home sales in Cobb County’s Campbell High attendance zone

Registration Open for Town Center Community’s Fifth Annual Noonday Shanty 5K/10K on March 28

Folded Hearts, Pokémons Assemble at South Cobb Library

Winter Storm Watch in parts of Georgia from Friday through Sunday

KSU researcher using VR to improve STEM education