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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…

News, Transportation January 14, 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…

A batter at the plate in a KSU baseball game

college baseball, Sports January 14, 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…

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…

Georgia State Capitol on mostly sunny day

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

A graduation mortar-board cap, and a note saying "Job"

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…

drawing of oil drilling and processing machinery

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…

An orange tabby cat with someone's hand in front of it

Pets and Pet Adoption January 14, 2026

“My name is Amber. 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 female orange tabby domestic short hair. The following information on this potential…

The comedy and drama mask behind curtains

Arts & Culture, Theatre January 14, 2026

Marietta Theatre Company unveils 2026 season lineup with tickets now on sale

Marietta Theatre Company announced its 2026 season lineup on the City of Marietta website, featuring three high-energy musicals and offering season ticket packages starting at just $65. Individual and season…

The words "Quiz Time" in large cartoon font

Puzzles Games and Quizzes January 14, 2026

Quiz: How much do you know about the City of Marietta?

How much do you know about the City of Marietta? We run daily quizzes in the Cobb County Courier newsletter, and lately we’ve begun running quizzes on the main website….

Marietta police SUV parked at the curb on Marietta Square

Crime & Public Safety January 14, 2026

Man arrested by FBI for robbery spree suspected in Marietta armed robbery

By Mark Woolsey Police have identified the suspect in a Dec. 28 armed robbery in Marietta. [The Cobb County Courier has a policy of withholding or redacting the name of…

News, Weather January 14, 2026

Light snow, dangerously low wind chills coming to north Georgia Wednesday

Light snow and dangerously cold wind chills are forecast for parts of north Georgia beginning tonight and continuing into the weekend, prompting a hazardous weather outlook from the National Weather…

Cobb weather January 14: Photo of cloudy skies above a residential street

Weather January 14, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Wednesday, January 14, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, with a high near 53 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly…

Exterior of Marietta City Hall. Red brick modern building

Government & Politics, Local government January 13, 2026

Marietta City Council agenda for Wed. Jan 14

The Marietta City Council will hold its regular meeting on Wednesday, January 14 at 7 p.m. We’ve reprinted the draft agenda below. You can visit the agenda on the City…

Medical symbolic staff with serpents and wings

Health & Wellness January 13, 2026

RFK Jr.’s MAHA Movement Has Picked Up Steam in Statehouses. Here’s What To Expect in 2026.

This article by Alan Greenblatt first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Alan Greenblatt January 13, 2026 When one of Adam Burkhammer’s foster children struggled with hyperactivity, the…

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

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

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

Mickey Dunn Stadium roars to life this spring

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!”

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

Marietta Theatre Company unveils 2026 season lineup with tickets now on sale

Quiz: How much do you know about the City of Marietta?

Man arrested by FBI for robbery spree suspected in Marietta armed robbery

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

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

Mickey Dunn Stadium roars to life this spring

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!”

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

Marietta Theatre Company unveils 2026 season lineup with tickets now on sale

Quiz: How much do you know about the City of Marietta?

Man arrested by FBI for robbery spree suspected in Marietta armed robbery

Light snow, dangerously low wind chills coming to north Georgia Wednesday

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Marietta City Council agenda for Wed. Jan 14

RFK Jr.’s MAHA Movement Has Picked Up Steam in Statehouses. Here’s What To Expect in 2026.