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Weather January 1, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Thursday, January 1, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Thursday, January 1, 2026, with a high near 57 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be partly cloudy,…

Environment, Weather & Environment January 1, 2026

Public Invited to Comment on Dam Project on Noses Creek near Macland Road in Cobb County

The Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) has announced a public comment period for a proposed dam improvement project at Noses Creek in Cobb County, where the developer is seeking a…

A brown/white American pit bull terrier sitting on a grey couch

Pets and Pet Adoption January 1, 2026

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

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a male brown/white American pit bull terrier. The following information on this potential…

Pets and Pet Adoption January 1, 2026

“My name is Marshmallow. 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 white/tabby domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…

Group shot of volunteers who did cleanup on Old Alabama and Cardell roads

Community, Giving Back to the Community January 1, 2026

Report with photos about litter cleanup on Old Alabama and Cardell roads

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about a litter cleanup on Old Alabama and Cardell roads. View Larger Map The Friends of Socktown along with help…

Photo of the home in the North Cobb High School attendance zone that sold for the highest price in November 2025

Home sale prices, Real Estate January 1, 2026

November 2025 home sales in Cobb County’s North Cobb High attendance zone

These prices for November 2025 home sales in the North Cobb High School attendance zone are from the Cobb County Tax Assessor’s site. For an explanation of why we sort…

Photo of the home in the Walton High School attendance zone that sold for the highest price in November 2025

Home sale prices, Real Estate January 1, 2026

November 2025 home sales in Cobb County’s Walton High attendance zone

These prices for November 2025 home sales in the Walton High School attendance zone are from the Cobb County Tax Assessor’s site. For an explanation of why we sort home…

Drawing of thunderclouds with lightning on a dark backdrop

News, Weather January 1, 2026

Thunderstorms might visit Georgia Friday and Saturday, but chance of severe weather low

Thunderstorms could return to parts of Georgia late Friday through Saturday, but forecasters expect no severe weather today or tonight and only a low chance of hazardous conditions in the…

A black/tan German shepherd with tongue's open

Pets and Pet Adoption December 31, 2025

“My name is Ferda. 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 black/tan German shepherd. The following information on this potential family member…

A brown tabby/white cat sitting inside a cage

Pets and Pet Adoption December 31, 2025

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

Photo of the home in the Wheeler High School attendance zone that sold for the highest price in November 2025

Home sale prices, Real Estate December 31, 2025

November 2025 home sales in Cobb County’s Wheeler High attendance zone

These prices for November 2025 home sales in the Wheeler High School attendance zone are from the Cobb County Tax Assessor’s site. For an explanation of why we sort home…

Photo of the home in the Marietta High School attendance zone that sold for the highest price in November 2025

Home sale prices, Real Estate December 31, 2025

November 2025 home sales in the Marietta High attendance zone

These prices for # 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 sales…

Weather December 31, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Wednesday, December 31, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, with a high near 49 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…

News, Transportation December 31, 2025

Cobb DOT list of road and lane closures as of Wednesday, December 31

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…

Opinion December 31, 2025

The Power Of Private Equity In American Politics

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Before the 2016 election, a little-known movie named “Equity” was released. It didn’t make much at the box office, but…

News, Weather December 31, 2025

High Fire Danger Issued for North and Central Georgia Today

High fire danger conditions are expected this afternoon and early evening across portions of North and Central Georgia due to low relative humidity levels and dry fuels. The National Weather…

Georgia State Capitol on mostly sunny day

Government & Politics December 31, 2025

Wild Hog Supper, Eggs and Issues and more: It’s another new year under the Gold Dome

by Jill Nolin, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] December 31, 2025 It’s a new year at the Gold Dome, though technically it’s…

Health & Wellness December 31, 2025

Criminally Ill: Systemic Failures Turn State Mental Hospitals Into Prisons

This article by Sarah Jane Tribble, KFF Health News, and Doug Livingston, The Marshall Project – Cleveland, first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Sarah Jane Tribble, KFF…

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

Business & Economy December 31, 2025

Has the Fed fixed the economy yet? And other burning economic questions for 2026

by D. Brian Blank, Mississippi State University and Brandy Hadley, Appalachian State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The U.S. economy heads into 2026 in…

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Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Thursday, January 1, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Thursday, January 1, 2026

Public Invited to Comment on Dam Project on Noses Creek near Macland Road in Cobb County

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

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

Report with photos about litter cleanup on Old Alabama and Cardell roads

November 2025 home sales in Cobb County’s North Cobb High attendance zone

November 2025 home sales in Cobb County’s Walton High attendance zone

Thunderstorms might visit Georgia Friday and Saturday, but chance of severe weather low

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

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

November 2025 home sales in Cobb County’s Wheeler High attendance zone

November 2025 home sales in the Marietta High attendance zone

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Wednesday, December 31, 2025

Cobb DOT list of road and lane closures as of Wednesday, December 31

The Power Of Private Equity In American Politics

High Fire Danger Issued for North and Central Georgia Today

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Thursday, January 1, 2026

Public Invited to Comment on Dam Project on Noses Creek near Macland Road in Cobb County

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

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

Report with photos about litter cleanup on Old Alabama and Cardell roads

November 2025 home sales in Cobb County’s North Cobb High attendance zone

November 2025 home sales in Cobb County’s Walton High attendance zone

Thunderstorms might visit Georgia Friday and Saturday, but chance of severe weather low

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

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

November 2025 home sales in Cobb County’s Wheeler High attendance zone

November 2025 home sales in the Marietta High attendance zone

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Wednesday, December 31, 2025

Cobb DOT list of road and lane closures as of Wednesday, December 31

The Power Of Private Equity In American Politics

High Fire Danger Issued for North and Central Georgia Today

Wild Hog Supper, Eggs and Issues and more: It’s another new year under the Gold Dome

Criminally Ill: Systemic Failures Turn State Mental Hospitals Into Prisons

Has the Fed fixed the economy yet? And other burning economic questions for 2026