Things to do this weekend in Cobb County: Friday February 13 to Sunday, February 15
Here is a list of a few things to do in Cobb County this weekend: Friday, January 23 to Sunday, January 25. 🎭 Arts, and Theatre • Giselle – Ballet…
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Things to do this weekend in Cobb County: Friday February 13 to Sunday, February 15
High Fire Danger Alert Issued for North and Central Georgia for Thursday
Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Thursday, February 12, 2026
Sierra Club Georgia Statement on Trump Administration’s Elimination of the EPA’s Endangerment Finding
“The world just seems like it’s against them. So it’s really hard when the school does this on top of everything else they’re dealing with”
New Medicaid Work Rules Likely To Hit Middle-Aged Adults Hard
Republicans on US House Homeland panel defend immigration tactics at tense hearing
Georgia Senate passes surprise ban on puberty blockers for minors
Things to do this weekend in Cobb County: Friday February 13 to Sunday, February 15
Here is a list of a few things to do in Cobb County this weekend: Friday, January 23 to Sunday, January 25. 🎭 Arts, and Theatre • Giselle – Ballet…
High Fire Danger Alert Issued for North and Central Georgia for Thursday
High fire danger conditions are expected across north and central Georgia this afternoon into the evening as very low relative humidity and dry fuels combine to elevate the risk of…
Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Thursday, February 12, 2026
The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Thursday, February 12, 2026, with a high near 60 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…
Sierra Club Georgia Statement on Trump Administration’s Elimination of the EPA’s Endangerment Finding
Sierra Club Georgia submitted the following statement: In a brazen assault on the health and welfare of the American public, the Trump administration finalized its rule revoking the Environmental Protection…
“The world just seems like it’s against them. So it’s really hard when the school does this on top of everything else they’re dealing with”
Students participated at a walkout at Lakeside High School on January 21, 2025. Photo credit: Sophia Qureshi [This story was first published by 285 South, republished with permission] By Sofia…
New Medicaid Work Rules Likely To Hit Middle-Aged Adults Hard
This article by Samantha Liss and Sam Whitehead first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Samantha Liss and Sam Whitehead February 11, 2026 Lori Kelley’s deteriorating vision has…
Republicans on US House Homeland panel defend immigration tactics at tense hearing
by Ariana Figueroa, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] February 10, 2026 WASHINGTON — The head of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement declined…
Georgia Senate passes surprise ban on puberty blockers for minors
by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] February 10, 2026 Republicans in the Georgia Senate hijacked a bill aimed at increasing…
No animal alive today is ‘primitive’ – why are so many still labeled that way?
by Kevin Omland, University of Maryland, Baltimore County, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] We humans have long viewed ourselves as the pinnacle of evolution. People…
Americans are asking too much of their dogs
by Margret Grebowicz, Missouri University of Science and Technology, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Americans love dogs. Nearly half of U.S. households have one, and…
Reading to young kids improves their social skills − and a new study shows it doesn’t matter whether parents stop to ask questions
by Erin Clabough, University of Virginia, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] In 2024, 51% of families read aloud to their very young children, while 37%…
“My name is Max. 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 blonde Shiba Inu. The following information on this potential family member…
“My name is Ophelia, 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 domestic medium hair. The following information on this potential family…
December 2025 home sales in Cobb County’s Marietta High attendance zone
These prices for December 2025 home sales in the Marietta High School attendance zone are from the Cobb County Tax Assessor’s site. For an explanation of why we sort home…
Cobb DOT list of road and lane closures as of Wednesday, February 11
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…
Kennesaw State University to launch Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence in Fall 2026
[This article first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] Kennesaw State University (KSU) continues to be a state leader in the rapidly growing field of artificial…
Willie Rae’s Brings the Mardi Gras Party
Photo above by Brian Benefield [This is the latest installment of “Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community” by Brian Benefield. Photo above by Brian Benefield] On any afternoon in Marietta Square,…
Which Is The Best Bellwether for 2026: Special Elections or the “Melania” Documentary?
By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College You’ve probably heard of a bellwether, like a bellwether state for elections. It used to be Ohio. Now it’s Georgia….
Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Wednesday, February 11, 2026
The National Weather Service forecasts showers here in Cobb County on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, with a high near 63 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly clear, with…
“My name is Arlo. 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 black domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…