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Puzzles Games and Quizzes December 22, 2025

The Conversation U.S. weekly news quiz

by Fritz Holznagel, The Conversation, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] We hope you’ve enjoyed this quiz from our quizmaster, Fritz Holznagel, a past winner of…

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Health & Wellness December 22, 2025

Medicaid Health Plans Step Up Outreach Efforts Ahead of GOP Changes

This article by Claudia Boyd-Barrett first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Claudia Boyd-Barrett December 22, 2025 ORANGE, Calif. — Carmen Basu, bundled in a red jacket and…

Food Safety December 22, 2025

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from December 12 to December 18

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…

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Opinion December 22, 2025

Bookman: Republicans are fighting a losing battle on health care

by Jay Bookman, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] December 22, 2025 In politics, as in war, victory often depends on your choice…

Georgia Power sign at Plant McDonough-Atkinson in Cobb County accompanying article about restory power

Government & Politics, State Government December 22, 2025

Georgia regulators approve massive power grid expansion to serve data centers

by Alander Rocha, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] December 19, 2025 Georgia regulators unanimously approved a massive expansion of the state’s power…

Health & Wellness December 22, 2025

As millions of Americans face a steep rise in health insurance costs, lawmakers continue a century-long battle over who should pay for health care

by Robert Applebaum, Miami University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Dec. 15, 2025 – the deadline for enrolling in a marketplace plan through the Affordable…

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Community December 22, 2025

How to reduce gift-giving stress with your kids – a child psychologist’s tips for making magic and avoiding tears

by Angela J. Narayan, University of Denver, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] As a child, I loved being the center of attention. So it was…

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Fuel Cost, Transportation & Development December 22, 2025

Gasoline price in Georgia continues to slowly but steadily drop

Georgia gasoline prices continued to slowly but steadily drop. According to AAA’s weekly report, gasoline prices in Georgia dropped another two cents, reaching an average cost of $2.74 per gallon…

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Business & Economy, Food and Restaurants December 22, 2025

East Cobb Italian eateries run by brothers are next door neighbors

By Mark Woolsey Brothers Ben and Seth Gjuka graduated from college with respected degrees, Ben in neuroscience and his brother in finance and project management. Both began their professional careers…

Business & Economy, Local Business December 22, 2025

A new food distribution center launches in Powder Springs

By Mark Woolsey A major food distribution center now calls Powder Springs home. A ribbon-cutting featuring city and company officials Dec. 18 welcomed HF Foods , which distributes predominantly Asian…

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Pets and Pet Adoption December 22, 2025

“My name is Scooby. 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 tan/white shepherd. The following information on this potential family member is…

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Pets and Pet Adoption December 22, 2025

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

Opinion December 22, 2025

Evidence, Not Propaganda, Shows The Value Of College

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College A pair of sports stars, a former Georgia GOP Governor, and statistics, show that despite the negative polls, college is…

Weather December 22, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Monday, December 22, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Monday, December 22, 2025, with a high near 56 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes December 21, 2025

Local Trivia Challenge: Can You Match These Cobb Cities Correctly?

How well do you really know Cobb County? We’re launching a new puzzle feature on the Courier with a simple challenge: match each Cobb city to the fact that fits…

Business & Economy, Local Business December 21, 2025

Marietta-based C.W. Matthews nets multiple GDOT low bids in latest round of contracts

C.W. Matthews Contracting Co., Inc., headquartered in Marietta, was the low bidder on multiple GDOT projects in this letting cycle, with a combined contract value of approximately $22.8 million. The…

Opinion December 21, 2025

Political Cartoon by Clay Jones

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Community, History December 21, 2025

This day in Cobb history, Dec 21, 1825: planning the removal of the Creek and Cherokee

By Larry Felton Johnson In 1825, Cobb County did not yet exist. Cobb was part of the Cherokee Nation, the land north and west of the Chattahoochee River. The Creek…

Puzzles Games and Quizzes December 21, 2025

How much do you know about cafés and restaurants in Cobb County?

By Larry Felton Johnson The “buy local” movement encourages residents to put their money into locally owned businesses. One good way to do that is to patronize locally owned restaurants….

Weather December 21, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Sunday, December 21, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Sunday, December 21, 2025, with a high near 61 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly…

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The Conversation U.S. weekly news quiz

The Conversation U.S. weekly news quiz

Medicaid Health Plans Step Up Outreach Efforts Ahead of GOP Changes

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from December 12 to December 18

Bookman: Republicans are fighting a losing battle on health care

Georgia regulators approve massive power grid expansion to serve data centers

As millions of Americans face a steep rise in health insurance costs, lawmakers continue a century-long battle over who should pay for health care

How to reduce gift-giving stress with your kids – a child psychologist’s tips for making magic and avoiding tears

Gasoline price in Georgia continues to slowly but steadily drop

East Cobb Italian eateries run by brothers are next door neighbors

A new food distribution center launches in Powder Springs

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

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

Evidence, Not Propaganda, Shows The Value Of College

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Monday, December 22, 2025

Local Trivia Challenge: Can You Match These Cobb Cities Correctly?

Marietta-based C.W. Matthews nets multiple GDOT low bids in latest round of contracts

The Conversation U.S. weekly news quiz

Medicaid Health Plans Step Up Outreach Efforts Ahead of GOP Changes

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from December 12 to December 18

Bookman: Republicans are fighting a losing battle on health care

Georgia regulators approve massive power grid expansion to serve data centers

As millions of Americans face a steep rise in health insurance costs, lawmakers continue a century-long battle over who should pay for health care

How to reduce gift-giving stress with your kids – a child psychologist’s tips for making magic and avoiding tears

Gasoline price in Georgia continues to slowly but steadily drop

East Cobb Italian eateries run by brothers are next door neighbors

A new food distribution center launches in Powder Springs

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

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

Evidence, Not Propaganda, Shows The Value Of College

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Monday, December 22, 2025

Local Trivia Challenge: Can You Match These Cobb Cities Correctly?

Marietta-based C.W. Matthews nets multiple GDOT low bids in latest round of contracts

Political Cartoon by Clay Jones

This day in Cobb history, Dec 21, 1825: planning the removal of the Creek and Cherokee

How much do you know about cafés and restaurants in Cobb County?

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Sunday, December 21, 2025