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

Home sale prices, Real Estate December 25, 2025

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

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

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

Community, Things to Do December 25, 2025

Things to do this weekend in Cobb County Fri Dec 26 to Sun Dec 28

Here is a list of a few things to do in Cobb County this weekend: Friday, December 26 to Sunday, December 18, 2025 Friday, December 26, 2025 Cobb County announce…

A brown/white labrador retriever with a flower-patterned scarf

Pets and Pet Adoption December 25, 2025

“My name is Amanda. 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 brown/white labrador retriever. The following information on this potential family member…

Pets and Pet Adoption December 25, 2025

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

A suburban street with houses obscured by fog

News, Weather December 25, 2025

Morning fog brings travel hazards in Georgia Christmas morning; no major weather threats expected

Patchy dense fog across portions of north and central Georgia this morning may reduce visibility and create hazardous travel conditions, though widespread hazardous weather is not expected through the next…

Weather December 25, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Thursday, December 25, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts partly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Thursday, December 25, 2025, with a high near 71 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

News, Transportation December 24, 2025

Cobb DOT list of road and lane closures as of Wednesday, December 24

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…

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

Home sale prices, Real Estate December 24, 2025

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

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

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 December 24, 2025

After Outpatient Cosmetic Surgery, They Wound Up in the Hospital or Alone at a Recovery House

This article by Fred Schulte first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Fred Schulte, KFF Health News, December 23, 2025 Lisa Farris worried that a nasty infection from…

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Government & Politics, State Government December 24, 2025

Georgia GOP official and elections activist named to State Election Board

by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] December 23, 2025 Georgia’s State Election Board will see at least one new member…

Medical symbolic staff with serpents and wings

Health & Wellness December 24, 2025

Georgia health officials map out $1.4 billion plan for new federal rural health funds

by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] December 24, 2025 State officials have introduced a $1.4 billion plan to improve rural…

Weather & Environment December 24, 2025

Understanding climate change in America: Skepticism, dogmatism and personal experience

by Gary W. Yohe, Wesleyan University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Scientists are trained to be professional skeptics: to always judge the validity of a…

Drawing of houses and water with hurricanes winds

Weather & Environment December 24, 2025

No time to recover: Hurricane Melissa and the Caribbean’s compounding disaster trap as the storms keep coming

by Farah Nibbs, University of Maryland, Baltimore County, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Headlines have been filled with talk of the catastrophic power of Hurricane…

Religion December 24, 2025

The celibate, dancing Shakers were once seen as a threat to society – 250 years later, they’re part of the sound of America

by Christian Goodwillie, Hamilton College, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Director Mona Fastvold’s new film, “The Testament of Ann Lee,” features actor Amanda Seyfried in…

Brian Benefield, his wife Cecilie, and mom, Yvonne

Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community December 24, 2025

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

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

Things to do this weekend in Cobb County Fri Dec 26 to Sun Dec 28

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

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

Morning fog brings travel hazards in Georgia Christmas morning; no major weather threats expected

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Thursday, December 25, 2025

Cobb DOT list of road and lane closures as of Wednesday, December 24

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

After Outpatient Cosmetic Surgery, They Wound Up in the Hospital or Alone at a Recovery House

Georgia GOP official and elections activist named to State Election Board

Georgia health officials map out $1.4 billion plan for new federal rural health funds

Understanding climate change in America: Skepticism, dogmatism and personal experience

No time to recover: Hurricane Melissa and the Caribbean’s compounding disaster trap as the storms keep coming

The celibate, dancing Shakers were once seen as a threat to society – 250 years later, they’re part of the sound of America

All I want for Christmas is…

“I’m a kitty in need of a permanent loving home!”

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

Things to do this weekend in Cobb County Fri Dec 26 to Sun Dec 28

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

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

Morning fog brings travel hazards in Georgia Christmas morning; no major weather threats expected

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Thursday, December 25, 2025

Cobb DOT list of road and lane closures as of Wednesday, December 24

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

After Outpatient Cosmetic Surgery, They Wound Up in the Hospital or Alone at a Recovery House

Georgia GOP official and elections activist named to State Election Board

Georgia health officials map out $1.4 billion plan for new federal rural health funds

Understanding climate change in America: Skepticism, dogmatism and personal experience

No time to recover: Hurricane Melissa and the Caribbean’s compounding disaster trap as the storms keep coming

The celibate, dancing Shakers were once seen as a threat to society – 250 years later, they’re part of the sound of America

All I want for Christmas is…

“I’m a kitty in need of a permanent loving home!”

Updates from Keep Smyrna Beautiful

“I’m a doggy in need of a permanent loving home!”

Cobb families spread holiday cheer for school bus drivers, monitors, and mechanics

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Wednesday, December 24, 2025