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Government & Politics, State Government January 12, 2026

Busy first day set to kick off 2026 legislative session in Georgia

by Ross Williams and Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] January 12, 2026 Monday marks the start of Georgia’s annual legislative…

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Health & Wellness January 12, 2026

Live healthier in 2026 by breathing cleaner air at home

by Katelyn Richard, Colorado State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] I have a health goal for the new year that doesn’t require me to…

Government & Politics, National Government January 12, 2026

Damn the torpedoes! Trump ditches a crucial climate treaty as he moves to dismantle America’s climate protections

by Gary W. Yohe, Wesleyan University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] On Jan. 7, 2026, President Donald Trump declared that he would officially pull the…

Science & Technology January 12, 2026

NASA’s Pandora telescope will study stars in detail to learn about the exoplanets orbiting them

by Daniel Apai, University of Arizona, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] On Jan. 11, 2026, I watched anxiously at the tightly controlled Vandenberg Space Force…

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Pets and Pet Adoption January 12, 2026

“My name is Maria, 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 brindle/white American pit bull terrier. The following information on this potential…

Pets and Pet Adoption January 12, 2026

“My name is Melon. 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 grey domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…

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Fuel Cost, Transportation & Development January 12, 2026

Gasoline prices in Georgia nudge up a cent, EV charging rates remain the same

Georgia gasoline prices nudge upward a meager one cent per gallon. According to AAA’s weekly report, gasoline prices in Georgia reaching an average cost of $2.66 per gallon for regular…

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News, Weather January 12, 2026

Elevated Fire Risk Today and Tuesday Across Central Georgia

North and central Georgia face increased fire danger today due to low humidity, with conditions expected to persist into Tuesday. The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for…

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes January 12, 2026

How much do you know about Austell Georgia?

By Larry Felton Johnson Cobb County has seven cities within it, and these quizzes will, from time to time, focus on individual cities.Today the quiz takes on the City of…

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Food Safety January 12, 2026

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from January 2 to January 8

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…

Weather January 12, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Monday, January 12, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Monday, January 12, 2026, with a high near 47 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

Puzzles Games and Quizzes January 11, 2026

How much do you know about Acworth?

By Larry Felton Johnson Cobb County has seven cities within it, and these quizzes will, from time to time, focus on individual cities.Today the quiz takes on the City of…

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Acworth January 11, 2026

1907: A campaign in Acworth to break away from Cobb County

[This is an evergreen article that we periodically republish, often edited with more information as we research the topic. It was originally published in May of last year.] Since Georgia…

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Business & Economy, Local Business January 11, 2026

Construction, Wellness Lead Cobb County’s Latest Business Openings

The 69 new business licenses issued for unincorporated Cobb County on the week ending Friday, January 9, 2026, point to steady growth in service-oriented, locally focused enterprises across Cobb, with…

Sports January 11, 2026

Post-Super Bowl Mediocrity Could End For the Falcons With A Good Coach And Draft

By John Tures, LaGrange College, Political Science and Zach Tures, a student at Mercer University, Sports Analytics and Marketing Despite finishing better by the end of the season, the Atlanta…

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News, Weather January 11, 2026

Minor flooding continues in north Georgia

Minor flooding continues in parts of north Georgia this morning, with gusty winds expected through the afternoon. While the immediate concern remains localized flooding and breezy conditions, the outlook for…

Weather January 11, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Sunday, January 11, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Sunday, January 11, 2026, with a high near 45 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…

Puzzles Games and Quizzes, Weekend Quiz January 10, 2026

Cobb County News Quiz: Test Your Knowledge of This Week’s Headlines

The Cobb County Courier has a daily quiz in our email newsletter. Here on the main website, it will be a weekend quiz, published Saturdays and Sundays. On Saturday the…

Three members of KSU Esports team hold up awards

Sports January 10, 2026

KSU Esports team earns first place in two divisions at the Peach Belt Conference Championships

Photo provided by Kennesaw State University [This article first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] Kennesaw State University’s Esports team brought home Peach Belt Conference wins…

Interstate 20 and 285 shields are overlaid on a drawing of an interstate highway interchange

News, Transportation January 10, 2026

This week’s schedule of lane closures for the ongoing $1.2 billion I-285 and I-20 West Interchange project in Cobb and Fulton

The Georgia Department of Transportation released the following updated schedule of lane closures for I-285 and I-20 for the estimated $1.2 billion I-285/I-20 West Interchange project This week’s updated schedule…

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Busy first day set to kick off 2026 legislative session in Georgia

Busy first day set to kick off 2026 legislative session in Georgia

Live healthier in 2026 by breathing cleaner air at home

Damn the torpedoes! Trump ditches a crucial climate treaty as he moves to dismantle America’s climate protections

NASA’s Pandora telescope will study stars in detail to learn about the exoplanets orbiting them

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

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

Gasoline prices in Georgia nudge up a cent, EV charging rates remain the same

Elevated Fire Risk Today and Tuesday Across Central Georgia

How much do you know about Austell Georgia?

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from January 2 to January 8

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Monday, January 12, 2026

How much do you know about Acworth?

1907: A campaign in Acworth to break away from Cobb County

Construction, Wellness Lead Cobb County’s Latest Business Openings

Post-Super Bowl Mediocrity Could End For the Falcons With A Good Coach And Draft

Minor flooding continues in north Georgia

Busy first day set to kick off 2026 legislative session in Georgia

Live healthier in 2026 by breathing cleaner air at home

Damn the torpedoes! Trump ditches a crucial climate treaty as he moves to dismantle America’s climate protections

NASA’s Pandora telescope will study stars in detail to learn about the exoplanets orbiting them

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

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

Gasoline prices in Georgia nudge up a cent, EV charging rates remain the same

Elevated Fire Risk Today and Tuesday Across Central Georgia

How much do you know about Austell Georgia?

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from January 2 to January 8

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Monday, January 12, 2026

How much do you know about Acworth?

1907: A campaign in Acworth to break away from Cobb County

Construction, Wellness Lead Cobb County’s Latest Business Openings

Post-Super Bowl Mediocrity Could End For the Falcons With A Good Coach And Draft

Minor flooding continues in north Georgia

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Sunday, January 11, 2026

Cobb County News Quiz: Test Your Knowledge of This Week’s Headlines

KSU Esports team earns first place in two divisions at the Peach Belt Conference Championships

This week’s schedule of lane closures for the ongoing $1.2 billion I-285 and I-20 West Interchange project in Cobb and Fulton