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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…

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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…

Business & Economy January 13, 2026

Many states considered safe for affordable housing saw the highest rise in rents, analysis shows

by Robbie Sequeira, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] January 12, 2026 Although high and rising rents often are associated with big coastal…

Georgia State Capitol on mostly sunny day

Government & Politics, State Government January 13, 2026

Georgia’s Gold Dome is humming with talk of affordability, though ideas for tackling it vary

by Maya Homan and Alander Rocha, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] January 12, 2026 The hallowed halls of Georgia’s state Capitol were…

Media January 13, 2026

Trump lawsuits seek to muzzle media, posing serious threat to free press

by Kathy Kiely, University of Missouri-Columbia and Lyrissa Barnett Lidsky, University of Florida, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] In December 2025, President Donald Trump filed…

Three gears, the largest one with a dollar sign in the middle

Business & Economy January 13, 2026

DOJ criminal probe highlights risk of Fed losing independence – a central bank scholar explains what’s at stake

by Cristina Bodea, Michigan State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The Department of Justice’s decision to open a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve chair…

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes January 13, 2026

How much do you know about Smyrna?

The City of Smyrna is one of the largest and most economically vibrant cities in Cobb County. But how much do you know about it? We’ve posted a quiz to…

Color drawing of flames engulfing a forest representing high fire danger

News, Weather January 13, 2026

High fire danger in central GA, light snow possible in far north GA

Residents across north and central Georgia are advised of heightened fire danger and the potential for light snow later this week, according to the latest Hazardous Weather Outlook issued by…

Screenshot of the Smyrna City Council in session

Government & Politics, Local government January 13, 2026

Smyrna City Council mourns loss of Public Works Director Eric Randall

The Smyrna City Council acknowledged the unexpected loss of Public Works Director Eric Randall, who died unexpectedly on New Years Eve. “We had a difficult day yesterday,” said Mayor Derek…

A tan American pit bull terrier sitting with a blue leash

Pets and Pet Adoption January 13, 2026

“My name is Kiana. 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 female tan American pit bull terrier. The following information on this potential…

A tortoiseshell cat sitting on a table with someone behind

Pets and Pet Adoption January 13, 2026

“My name is Hana, and I’m wide-eyed in anticipation of a loving home!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a female tortoiseshell domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…

Group photo of Keep Smyrna Beautiful volunteers with bags of collected litter

Community, Giving Back to the Community January 13, 2026

Keep Smyrna Beautiful begins 2026 with volunteer opportunities

Keep Smyrna Beautiful announced the following opportunities for residents to get involved in improving their community: MLK JR Days of Service Keep Smyrna Beautiful will host its 2026 Martin Luther King Jr. Days…

Welcome to Cobb County brick sign at Henderson Road on Veterans Memorial

Government & Politics, Local government January 13, 2026

Cobb’s public SPLOST meetings begin this Thursday

The public input meetings for Cobb County’s 2028 Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax kick off this Thursday, January 15, with a meeting at the Tim D. Lee Senior Center…

Weather January 13, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Tuesday, January 13, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, with a high near 56 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…

An Norfolk Southern engine pulling a long line of boxcar, tankers and other cars starting through a crossing in downtown Austell GA

History January 12, 2026

The incorporation of Austell, Georgia in September 1885

With the incorporation of the City of Mableton as the now-largest city in the county, we’ve decided to revisit our series “Cobb County history through documents.” This is an evergreen…

Smyrna's Max Bacon City Hall with Christmas decorations on the columns

Government & Politics, Local government January 12, 2026

Agenda for January 12 Smyrna City Council meeting

The Smyrna City Council will meet this evening, January 12, 2026 at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Max Bacon City Hall, 2800 King Street SE, Smyrna, Georgia 30080….

The "Star of Life" symbol represents medicine and health care. Three rectangles are arranged in a radial pattern to form a sort of abstract star shape, with a snake coiled around a staff superimposed on the center.

Health & Wellness January 12, 2026

Millions of Americans Are Expected To Drop Their Affordable Care Act Plans. They’re Looking for a Plan B.

This article by Blake Farmer, Nashville Public Radio, first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Blake Farmer, Nashville Public Radio January 12, 2026 It’s feeding time for the…

Government & Politics, State Government January 12, 2026

Worried about surveillance, states enact privacy laws and restrict license plate readers

by Shalina Chatlani, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] January 11, 2026 As part of its deportation efforts, the Trump administration has ordered…

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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Marietta City Council agenda for Wed. Jan 14

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.

Many states considered safe for affordable housing saw the highest rise in rents, analysis shows

Georgia’s Gold Dome is humming with talk of affordability, though ideas for tackling it vary

Trump lawsuits seek to muzzle media, posing serious threat to free press

DOJ criminal probe highlights risk of Fed losing independence – a central bank scholar explains what’s at stake

How much do you know about Smyrna?

High fire danger in central GA, light snow possible in far north GA

Smyrna City Council mourns loss of Public Works Director Eric Randall

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

“My name is Hana, and I’m wide-eyed in anticipation of a loving home!”

Keep Smyrna Beautiful begins 2026 with volunteer opportunities

Cobb’s public SPLOST meetings begin this Thursday

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Tuesday, January 13, 2026

The incorporation of Austell, Georgia in September 1885

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.

Many states considered safe for affordable housing saw the highest rise in rents, analysis shows

Georgia’s Gold Dome is humming with talk of affordability, though ideas for tackling it vary

Trump lawsuits seek to muzzle media, posing serious threat to free press

DOJ criminal probe highlights risk of Fed losing independence – a central bank scholar explains what’s at stake

How much do you know about Smyrna?

High fire danger in central GA, light snow possible in far north GA

Smyrna City Council mourns loss of Public Works Director Eric Randall

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

“My name is Hana, and I’m wide-eyed in anticipation of a loving home!”

Keep Smyrna Beautiful begins 2026 with volunteer opportunities

Cobb’s public SPLOST meetings begin this Thursday

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Tuesday, January 13, 2026

The incorporation of Austell, Georgia in September 1885

Agenda for January 12 Smyrna City Council meeting

Millions of Americans Are Expected To Drop Their Affordable Care Act Plans. They’re Looking for a Plan B.

Worried about surveillance, states enact privacy laws and restrict license plate readers

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