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Running January 29, 2026

Registration Open for Town Center Community’s Fifth Annual Noonday Shanty 5K/10K on March 28

The Town Center Community submitted the following announcement about the popular Noonday Shanty 5K/10K: Registration is open for Town Center Community’s fifth annual Noonday Shanty 5K/10K, presented by Avonlea Apartments,…

Community Life, Libraries January 29, 2026

Folded Hearts, Pokémons Assemble at South Cobb Library

By Kelly Johnson On its February schedule, South Cobb Regional Library celebrates Valentine’s Day with Origami Valentines. Origami, from the Japanese kanji 折る (oru [verb]) and 紙 (kami [noun]), translates…

News, Weather January 29, 2026

Winter Storm Watch in parts of Georgia from Friday through Sunday

A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for parts of northeast and east-central Georgia starting Friday evening, with potential snowfall, dangerous wind chills, and freezing temperatures that could impact travel…

Education, News January 29, 2026

KSU researcher using VR to improve STEM education

[This article by Alyssa Ozment with photo by Darnell Wilburn first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] Preethi Titu spent her adolescence preparing to become a…

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

Weather January 29, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Thursday, January 29, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts increasing clouds here in Cobb County on Thursday, January 29, 2026, with a high near 42 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be partly cloudy,…

An orange tabby cat sitting inside a cage

Pets and Pet Adoption January 28, 2026

“My name is Chester, 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 male orange tabby domestic medium hair. The following information on this potential…

A yellow labrador retriever with a blue leash

Pets and Pet Adoption January 28, 2026

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

The word "immigration" wrapped around the upper part of a world globe while walking people are on the lower part

Government & Politics, National Government January 28, 2026

Immigration drops shift population, political power to Texas and Florida

by Tim Henderson, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] January 28, 2026 A drop in immigration amid President Donald Trump’s enforcement crackdown led…

Medical symbolic staff with serpents and wings

Health & Wellness January 28, 2026

Doctors Increasingly See AI Scribes in a Positive Light. But Hiccups Persist.

This article by Michelle Andrews first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Michelle Andrews January 27, 2026 When Jeannine Urban went in for a checkup in November, she…

Georgia State Capitol on mostly sunny day

Opinion January 28, 2026

Bookman: Plan to end Georgia’s income tax is an election-year illusion

by Jay Bookman, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] January 28, 2026 Lt. Gov. Burt Jones is running for a promotion to governor,…

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Crime & Public Safety January 28, 2026

Filming ICE is legal but exposes you to digital tracking – here’s how to minimize the risk

by Nicole M. Bennett, Indiana University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] When an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent shot and killed Renee Nicole Good in…

International January 28, 2026

Trump’s stated reasons for taking Greenland are wrong – but the tactics fit with the plan to limit China’s economic interests

by Steven Lamy, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] In 2019, during his first term, U.S. President Donald…

A diagram of a microchip with the letters "AI" in the center

Science & Technology January 28, 2026

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Registration Open for Town Center Community’s Fifth Annual Noonday Shanty 5K/10K on March 28

Registration Open for Town Center Community’s Fifth Annual Noonday Shanty 5K/10K on March 28

Folded Hearts, Pokémons Assemble at South Cobb Library

Winter Storm Watch in parts of Georgia from Friday through Sunday

KSU researcher using VR to improve STEM education

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Thursday, January 29, 2026

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

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

Immigration drops shift population, political power to Texas and Florida

Doctors Increasingly See AI Scribes in a Positive Light. But Hiccups Persist.

Bookman: Plan to end Georgia’s income tax is an election-year illusion

Filming ICE is legal but exposes you to digital tracking – here’s how to minimize the risk

Trump’s stated reasons for taking Greenland are wrong – but the tactics fit with the plan to limit China’s economic interests

AI-induced cultural stagnation is no longer speculation − it’s already happening

A JFK For Georgia’s GOP? This Kennedy Might Be The Next Lt. Governor

Cobb DOT list of road and lane closures as of Wednesday, January 28

Very cold temperatures and hazardous wind chills are expected in Georgia over the weekend

Registration Open for Town Center Community’s Fifth Annual Noonday Shanty 5K/10K on March 28

Folded Hearts, Pokémons Assemble at South Cobb Library

Winter Storm Watch in parts of Georgia from Friday through Sunday

KSU researcher using VR to improve STEM education

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Thursday, January 29, 2026

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

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

Immigration drops shift population, political power to Texas and Florida

Doctors Increasingly See AI Scribes in a Positive Light. But Hiccups Persist.

Bookman: Plan to end Georgia’s income tax is an election-year illusion

Filming ICE is legal but exposes you to digital tracking – here’s how to minimize the risk

Trump’s stated reasons for taking Greenland are wrong – but the tactics fit with the plan to limit China’s economic interests

AI-induced cultural stagnation is no longer speculation − it’s already happening

A JFK For Georgia’s GOP? This Kennedy Might Be The Next Lt. Governor

Cobb DOT list of road and lane closures as of Wednesday, January 28

Very cold temperatures and hazardous wind chills are expected in Georgia over the weekend

Cobb Community Foundation promotes programs director Lisa-Ruth Karnes, announces Vital Signs initiative

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Political Cartoon by Clay Jones

Trump Policies at Odds With Emerging Understanding of Covid’s Long-Term Harm