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News, Transportation January 15, 2026

Cobb County Awarded $8.45M Federal Grant to Improve Safety on High-Risk Roads

Cobb County announced in a news release on its website that it will receive $8.45 million in federal funding to enhance roadway safety along several high-risk corridors. The funding comes…

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college baseball, Sports January 15, 2026

Mickey Dunn Stadium roars to life this spring

[This article by Dave Shelles with photo by Darnell Wilburn first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] When Owls shortstop Shamaar McDuffie laces up his spikes…

Photo from 1914 newspaper with group of Atlanta boosters meeting in Chattanooga about Dixie Highway project

History January 15, 2026

The automobile in Cobb County: The history of the Dixie Highway

By Larry Felton Johnson [This an evergreen article that we periodically republish as our readership grows, with added materials from the Georgia Historic Newspapers database and website housed at the…

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes January 15, 2026

How much do you know about Cobb transportation and roadways?

It seems like road work and lane closures never cease in Cobb County. But how much do you know about Cobb’s transportation infrastructure and roadways? Take the 10-question quiz below…

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

Community, Things to Do January 15, 2026

Things to do this weekend in Cobb County: Friday Jan 16 to Sunday Jan 18

Here is a list of a few things to do in Cobb County this weekend: Friday, January 16, to Sunday, January 18, 2026. Friday, January 16, 2026 Comedy on the…

Crime & Public Safety January 15, 2026

Two Cobb police officers face unrelated charges involving abuse of minors

Two Cobb County police officers are facing criminal charges involving abuse of minors. In the first case, Officer Withman Benjamin, 47, of Canton is charged with one count of sexual…

News, Weather January 15, 2026

Winter Weather Threatens Georgia: Cold, Fire Risk, and Snow Possible

Very cold wind chills, fire danger, and the chance of wintry precipitation are in the forecast for north and central Georgia, according to the National Weather Service. Dry conditions combined…

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Pets and Pet Adoption January 15, 2026

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

Weather January 15, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Thursday, January 15, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Thursday, January 15, 2026, with a high near 35 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…

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Pets and Pet Adoption January 15, 2026

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

News, Transportation January 14, 2026

Cobb DOT list of road and lane closures as of Wednesday, January 14

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…

Health & Wellness January 14, 2026

Vaccines Are Helping Older People More Than We Knew

This article by Paula Span first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Paula Span January 14, 2026 Let’s be clear: The primary reason to be vaccinated against shingles…

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Government & Politics, State Government January 14, 2026

Bill targeting Savannah’s ban on guns in unlocked vehicles goes to the governor

by Alander Rocha, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] January 13, 2026 The Georgia Senate on Tuesday passed its first bill of the…

Immigration January 14, 2026

Georgia Democrats unveil bills designed to rein in federal immigration agents

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] January 13, 2026 Georgia Senate Democrats unveiled a raft of proposed bills Tuesday that…

Opinion January 14, 2026

Political Cartoon by Clay Jones

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Economy January 14, 2026

Small businesses say they aren’t planning to hire many recent graduates for entry-level jobs – here’s why

by Murugan Anandarajan, Drexel University; Cuneyt Gozu, Drexel University, and David Prisco, Drexel University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Small businesses are planning to hire…

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Energy January 14, 2026

Why unlocking Venezuelan oil won’t mean much for US energy prices

by Amy Myers Jaffe, New York University; Tufts University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] In the wake of U.S. forces’ arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás…

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

International January 14, 2026

Iran’s protests have spread across provinces, despite skepticism and concern among ethnic groups

by Shukriya Bradost, Virginia Tech, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] When Iran’s ongoing protests began in Tehran’s Grand Bazaar on Dec. 28 2025, the government…

Cobb County government building sign, a vertical rectangular sign with the words "Board of Commissioners," "County Clerk," "County Manager," "County Office," "Employment," and a wheelchair entrance icon

Government & Politics, Local government January 14, 2026

Cobb BOC approves $2 million in SPLOST funds to the Veterans Memorial project

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the allocation of an additional $2 million from excess 2022 SPLOST revenue to the Veterans Memorial project, bringing the total county contribution…

A tri-color/white American pit bull terrier looking happy with tongue's out

Pets and Pet Adoption January 14, 2026

“My name is Mulan, and I’m so excited about the prospect of going home with you!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a female tri-color/white American pit bull terrier. The following information on this potential…

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Cobb County Awarded $8.45M Federal Grant to Improve Safety on High-Risk Roads

Cobb County Awarded $8.45M Federal Grant to Improve Safety on High-Risk Roads

Mickey Dunn Stadium roars to life this spring

The automobile in Cobb County: The history of the Dixie Highway

How much do you know about Cobb transportation and roadways?

Things to do this weekend in Cobb County: Friday Jan 16 to Sunday Jan 18

Two Cobb police officers face unrelated charges involving abuse of minors

Winter Weather Threatens Georgia: Cold, Fire Risk, and Snow Possible

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

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Thursday, January 15, 2026

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

Cobb DOT list of road and lane closures as of Wednesday, January 14

Vaccines Are Helping Older People More Than We Knew

Bill targeting Savannah’s ban on guns in unlocked vehicles goes to the governor

Georgia Democrats unveil bills designed to rein in federal immigration agents

Political Cartoon by Clay Jones

Small businesses say they aren’t planning to hire many recent graduates for entry-level jobs – here’s why

Cobb County Awarded $8.45M Federal Grant to Improve Safety on High-Risk Roads

Mickey Dunn Stadium roars to life this spring

The automobile in Cobb County: The history of the Dixie Highway

How much do you know about Cobb transportation and roadways?

Things to do this weekend in Cobb County: Friday Jan 16 to Sunday Jan 18

Two Cobb police officers face unrelated charges involving abuse of minors

Winter Weather Threatens Georgia: Cold, Fire Risk, and Snow Possible

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

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Thursday, January 15, 2026

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

Cobb DOT list of road and lane closures as of Wednesday, January 14

Vaccines Are Helping Older People More Than We Knew

Bill targeting Savannah’s ban on guns in unlocked vehicles goes to the governor

Georgia Democrats unveil bills designed to rein in federal immigration agents

Political Cartoon by Clay Jones

Small businesses say they aren’t planning to hire many recent graduates for entry-level jobs – here’s why

Why unlocking Venezuelan oil won’t mean much for US energy prices

Iran’s protests have spread across provinces, despite skepticism and concern among ethnic groups

Cobb BOC approves $2 million in SPLOST funds to the Veterans Memorial project

“My name is Mulan, and I’m so excited about the prospect of going home with you!”