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Puzzles Games and Quizzes January 18, 2026

How much do you know about notable people buried in Cobb County?

By Larry Felton Johnson I’ve had an interest in cemeteries for my whole adult life (and at 74 years old, that’s a long run). So it makes sense that as…

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Government & Politics, Local government January 18, 2026

Cobb’s public SPLOST meetings continue

By Mark Woolsey Cobb officials continue a series of public hearings to get feedback on a possible 2028 SPLOST, or Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax. That’s after the Board…

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Community, History January 18, 2026

Volunteers Research Fallen World War II Soldiers in Marietta

The following news release was submitted by the Cobb County Genealogical Society. This past year, 2025, marked the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. World War II…

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Opinion January 18, 2026

Strengthening America’s defense starts with stronger rail

This guest opinion first appeared in Stars & Stripes, republished with the permission of the author By Maj. Gen. John “Spider” Marks, U.S. Army (ret.) The foundation of any great…

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News, Transportation January 18, 2026

This week’s schedule of lane closures for the ongoing $1.2 billion I-285 and I-20 West Interchange project in Cobb and Fulton

The Georgia Department of Transportation released the following updated schedule of lane closures for I-285 and I-20 for the estimated $1.2 billion I-285/I-20 West Interchange project. This week’s updated schedule…

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Business & Economy, new business January 18, 2026

Small Service Businesses Drive Latest Round of Cobb County Business Licenses

The latest round of 61 new business licenses issued by Cobb County shows strong activity in professional services, construction, and health-related fields for the week ending Friday, January 16, 2026….

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Crime & Public Safety January 18, 2026

Juvenile Suspect Turns Himself In After Marietta Theater Gunfire

By Mark Woolsey Marietta police have identified and arrested a 16-year-old male suspect in a case where shots were fired at a local movie theater last year. It happened just…

News, Weather January 18, 2026

Snowfall Could Disrupt Travel in Central and North Georgia Sunday and Monday

Snowfall up to 3 inches could impact central and parts of north Georgia today, especially south of the I-85 corridor, prompting travel advisories and winter storm warnings. Winter Storm Warning…

Weather January 18, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Sunday, January 18, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Sunday, January 18, 2026, with a high near 40 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

Puzzles Games and Quizzes, Weekend Quiz January 17, 2026

What happened in Cobb County last week? Take the Courier’s Weekly news quiz

The Cobb County Courier has a daily quiz in our email newsletter. Here on the main website, it will be a weekend quiz, published Saturdays and Sundays. On Saturday the…

Education, News January 17, 2026

Family champions business education in Coles College

Photo above: Doug Jones [This article by with photos by first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] Doug Jones ’90 can trace his introduction to Kennesaw…

Health & Wellness January 17, 2026

Ice-Proof Your Walk: Practical Tips for Cold Weather from a Wellstar Physician

Wellstar Health System submitted the following winter safety tips from a Wellstar physician: When winter storms hit, icy sidewalks and driveways become hidden hazards. Experts urge simple steps to prevent…

South Cobb Lions Club Members at Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl event

Community, Giving Back to the Community January 17, 2026

Lions Club at the Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about the Lions Club participation at the Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl: The Lions Club organization is a longtime partner in the…

Weather January 17, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, January 17, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Saturday, January 17, 2026, with a high near 50 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community January 17, 2026

Functional Fitness Because Gravity Always Wins

Cecilie and Brian Benefield at the gym [This is the latest installment of “Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community” by Brian Benefield. Photo above by Brian Benefield] Staying fit is essential…

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Food Safety, Health & Wellness January 17, 2026

13,720 Pounds of Grilled Chicken from Georgia Food Processor Recalled Over Listeria Concerns

Suzanna’s Kitchen, a food processing firm based in Norcross, is recalling approximately 13,720 pounds of ready-to-eat grilled chicken breast fillet products that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S….

News, Weather January 17, 2026

Snow, Wintry Mix Forecast for Parts of Georgia This Weekend

Snow and a wintry mix could bring light accumulations to far north Georgia this morning, while a larger storm system late tonight into Sunday morning could impact parts of central…

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Pets and Pet Adoption January 16, 2026

“My name is Zeus, 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 male white/black American pit bull terrier. The following information on this potential…

Pets and Pet Adoption January 16, 2026

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

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Health & Wellness January 16, 2026

As Insurance Prices Rise, Families Puzzle Over Options

This article by Lynn Arditi first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Lynn Arditi January 16, 2026 New York-based performer Cynthia Freeman, 61, has been trying to figure…

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How much do you know about notable people buried in Cobb County?

How much do you know about notable people buried in Cobb County?

Cobb’s public SPLOST meetings continue

Volunteers Research Fallen World War II Soldiers in Marietta

Strengthening America’s defense starts with stronger rail

This week’s schedule of lane closures for the ongoing $1.2 billion I-285 and I-20 West Interchange project in Cobb and Fulton

Small Service Businesses Drive Latest Round of Cobb County Business Licenses

Juvenile Suspect Turns Himself In After Marietta Theater Gunfire

Snowfall Could Disrupt Travel in Central and North Georgia Sunday and Monday

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Sunday, January 18, 2026

What happened in Cobb County last week? Take the Courier’s Weekly news quiz

Family champions business education in Coles College

Ice-Proof Your Walk: Practical Tips for Cold Weather from a Wellstar Physician

Lions Club at the Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, January 17, 2026

Functional Fitness Because Gravity Always Wins

13,720 Pounds of Grilled Chicken from Georgia Food Processor Recalled Over Listeria Concerns

How much do you know about notable people buried in Cobb County?

Cobb’s public SPLOST meetings continue

Volunteers Research Fallen World War II Soldiers in Marietta

Strengthening America’s defense starts with stronger rail

This week’s schedule of lane closures for the ongoing $1.2 billion I-285 and I-20 West Interchange project in Cobb and Fulton

Small Service Businesses Drive Latest Round of Cobb County Business Licenses

Juvenile Suspect Turns Himself In After Marietta Theater Gunfire

Snowfall Could Disrupt Travel in Central and North Georgia Sunday and Monday

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Sunday, January 18, 2026

What happened in Cobb County last week? Take the Courier’s Weekly news quiz

Family champions business education in Coles College

Ice-Proof Your Walk: Practical Tips for Cold Weather from a Wellstar Physician

Lions Club at the Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, January 17, 2026

Functional Fitness Because Gravity Always Wins

13,720 Pounds of Grilled Chicken from Georgia Food Processor Recalled Over Listeria Concerns

Snow, Wintry Mix Forecast for Parts of Georgia This Weekend

“My name is Zeus, and I’m so excited about the prospect of going home with you!”

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

As Insurance Prices Rise, Families Puzzle Over Options