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Environment, Weather & Environment December 30, 2025

Cobb County Seeks Environmental Variance for Stormwater Wall Repair Along Nickajack Creek in Mableton

The Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) has received an application for a buffer variance involving a stormwater detention wall project in Mableton. The public is invited to submit comments on…

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Community, Parks & Recreation December 30, 2025

National Park Service to shut down access of private motor vehicles to top of Kennesaw Mountain

By Mark Woolsey If you’ve ever had a hankering to drive to the top of Kennesaw Mountain, it would be best to act quickly. Effective January 6, 2026 the National…

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Crime & Public Safety, Traffic incidents December 30, 2025

Georgia holiday traffic death count rises to 15 in latest update

By Mark Woolsey The Georgia Department of Public Safety now says 15 people died in traffic accidents statewide during the 102-hour Christmas holiday counting period. Troopers say they worked four…

Photo of the home in the Hillgrove High School attendance zone that sold for the highest price in November 2025

Home sale prices, Real Estate December 30, 2025

November 2025 home sales in Cobb County’s Hillgrove High attendance zone

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

Weather December 30, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Tuesday, December 30, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, with a high near 40 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…

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Health & Wellness December 29, 2025

Medical Bills Can Be Vexing and Perplexing. Here’s This Year’s Best Advice for Patients.

This article by Emmarie Huetteman first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Emmarie Huetteman December 23, 2025 A Texas boy’s second dose of the MMRV vaccine cost over…

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Education December 29, 2025

Homeless youth say they need more from schools, social services

by Robbie Sequeira, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] December 26, 2025 Twenty-year-old Mikayla Foreman knows her experience is meaningful. Dealing with homelessness…

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Community December 29, 2025

With food programs stretched thin, Georgia hunters take aim at rural hunger

by Emily Jones, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] December 25, 2025 This coverage is made possible through a partnership between WABE and…

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Health & Wellness December 29, 2025

How C-reactive protein outpaced ‘bad’ cholesterol as leading heart disease risk marker

by Mary J. Scourboutakos, Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences at Old Dominion University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Heart disease is the leading…

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Community December 29, 2025

Medieval peasants probably enjoyed their holiday festivities more than you do

by Bobbi Sutherland, University of Dayton, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] When people think of the European Middle Ages, it often brings to mind grinding…

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Government & Politics December 29, 2025

Who thinks Republicans will suffer in the 2026 midterms? Republican members of Congress

by Charlie Hunt, Boise State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The midterm elections for Congress won’t take place until November, but already a record…

Food Safety December 29, 2025

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from December 19 to December 25

The following are scores for the past week for restaurants, school cafeterias, hotels, and other food service facilities in Cobb County from the Georgia Department of Public Health. For more…

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Pets and Pet Adoption December 29, 2025

“My name is Chandler. 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 black/white shepherd. The following information on this potential family member is…

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Pets and Pet Adoption December 29, 2025

“My name is Noelle, 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…

Photo of the home in the Sprayberry High School attendance zone that sold for the highest price in November 2025

Home sale prices, Real Estate December 29, 2025

November 2025 home sales in Cobb County’s Sprayberry High attendance zone

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

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News, Transportation December 29, 2025

Georgia gasoline price continues to drop significantly

Georgia gasoline prices continue to drop significantly over the past week. According to AAA’s weekly report, gasoline prices in Georgia fell six cents, reaching an average cost of $2.68 per…

Crime & Public Safety, Traffic incidents December 29, 2025

At least 13 people die in traffic incidents across Georgia during the long Christmas holiday weekend

By Mark Woolsey At least 13 people died in traffic crashes across Georgia during the long Christmas holiday weekend. The Georgia Department of Public Safety also reported 239 DUI offenses…

Cobb weather December 29: Photo of cloudy skies above a residential street

Weather December 29, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Monday, December 29, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Monday, December 29, 2025. Tonight it is expected to be mostly clear, with an overnight low of around…

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Local Business December 28, 2025

Lockheed Martin might manufacture some C-130Js in India

By Larry Felton Johnson At this point in time, all Lockheed Martin C-130Js are manufactured at at the company’s facility in Marietta. But that might change if India chooses that…

News, Weather December 28, 2025

If you’ve enjoyed the warm weather across Cobb County and North Georgia the last few days, prepare to bid it goodbye

If you’ve enjoyed the warm weather across Cobb County and North Georgia the last few days, prepare to bid it goodbye. The record warmth drove Atlanta’s official high to 78…

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Cobb County Seeks Environmental Variance for Stormwater Wall Repair Along Nickajack Creek in Mableton

Cobb County Seeks Environmental Variance for Stormwater Wall Repair Along Nickajack Creek in Mableton

National Park Service to shut down access of private motor vehicles to top of Kennesaw Mountain

Georgia holiday traffic death count rises to 15 in latest update

November 2025 home sales in Cobb County’s Hillgrove High attendance zone

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Tuesday, December 30, 2025

Medical Bills Can Be Vexing and Perplexing. Here’s This Year’s Best Advice for Patients.

Homeless youth say they need more from schools, social services

With food programs stretched thin, Georgia hunters take aim at rural hunger

How C-reactive protein outpaced ‘bad’ cholesterol as leading heart disease risk marker

Medieval peasants probably enjoyed their holiday festivities more than you do

Who thinks Republicans will suffer in the 2026 midterms? Republican members of Congress

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from December 19 to December 25

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

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

November 2025 home sales in Cobb County’s Sprayberry High attendance zone

Georgia gasoline price continues to drop significantly

Cobb County Seeks Environmental Variance for Stormwater Wall Repair Along Nickajack Creek in Mableton

National Park Service to shut down access of private motor vehicles to top of Kennesaw Mountain

Georgia holiday traffic death count rises to 15 in latest update

November 2025 home sales in Cobb County’s Hillgrove High attendance zone

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Tuesday, December 30, 2025

Medical Bills Can Be Vexing and Perplexing. Here’s This Year’s Best Advice for Patients.

Homeless youth say they need more from schools, social services

With food programs stretched thin, Georgia hunters take aim at rural hunger

How C-reactive protein outpaced ‘bad’ cholesterol as leading heart disease risk marker

Medieval peasants probably enjoyed their holiday festivities more than you do

Who thinks Republicans will suffer in the 2026 midterms? Republican members of Congress

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from December 19 to December 25

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

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

November 2025 home sales in Cobb County’s Sprayberry High attendance zone

Georgia gasoline price continues to drop significantly

At least 13 people die in traffic incidents across Georgia during the long Christmas holiday weekend

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Monday, December 29, 2025

Lockheed Martin might manufacture some C-130Js in India

If you’ve enjoyed the warm weather across Cobb County and North Georgia the last few days, prepare to bid it goodbye