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A black/white Siberian husky with a pink leash, standing on a table

Pets and Pet Adoption December 17, 2025

“My name is Spruce, 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 female black/white Siberian husky. The following information on this potential family member…

A brown tabby kitten snuggled on a cloth, looking scared

Pets and Pet Adoption December 17, 2025

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

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

An old fashioned clapperboard used to start a scene in a movie, and an old-fashioned reel to reel movie camera. Also the word "Cinema"

Arts & Culture, Movies December 17, 2025

In a cynical industry, Rob Reiner’s films taught us the power of sincerity

by Adam Daniel, Western Sydney University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Rob Reiner, the celebrated Hollywood director whose diverse filmography was loved by a broad…

A headstone with a heart, and a newspaper superimposed on it, representing obituaries

Community December 17, 2025

What 38 million obituaries reveal about how Americans define a ‘life well lived’

by Stylianos Syropoulos, Arizona State University; David Markowitz, Michigan State University, and Kyle Fiore Law, Arizona State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Obituaries preserve…

Government & Politics December 17, 2025

If tried by court-martial, senator accused of ‘seditious behavior’ would be deprived of several constitutional rights

by Joshua Kastenberg, University of New Mexico, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The Department of Defense in late November 2025 announced that it would investigate…

Georgia State Capitol on mostly sunny day

Government & Politics, State Government December 17, 2025

Howard wins Georgia Senate special election runoff to represent Atlanta district

by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] December 16, 2025 Democrat Jaha Howard, a dentist and former Cobb County School Board…

Health & Wellness December 17, 2025

Disability Rights Lawyers Threatened With Budget Cuts, Reassignments

This article by Tony Leys first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Tony Leys December 16, 2025 The Trump administration is trying to slash access to lawyers who…

News, Transportation December 17, 2025

Cobb DOT list of road and lane closures as of Wednesday, December 17

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…

Community December 17, 2025

South Cobb Area Council Names 2025 Citizens of the Year for Austell and Mableton

The Cobb Chamber’s South Cobb Area Council has announced its 2025 Citizens of the Year for the Austell and Mableton districts, recognizing two individuals for their outstanding dedication and service…

Government & Politics, State Government December 17, 2025

Jaha Howard wins special election for Georgia state senate District 35

By Mark Woolsey Cobb County dentist and former school board member Jaha Howard won a victory over former State Rep. Roger Bruce in the special runoff for State Senate District…

Community, Things to Do December 17, 2025

Registration Opens for Town Center Community’s Fifth Annual Noonday Shanty 5K/10K on March 28, 2026

Community artists invited to enter race poster competition The Town Center Community distributed the following announcement about the 2026 Noonday Shanty 5K/10K and the poster art contest for the event:…

A fire danger triangle, a right arrow, and a rain cloud, representing dry weather followed by rain

News, Weather December 17, 2025

Fire risk in Georgia today, Dec 17, followed by rain Thursday

Dry conditions and low humidity could pose a fire weather risk in northeast Georgia today, while a round of rain and isolated thunderstorms is expected Thursday into Friday morning, with…

Cobb weather December 17: Photo of cloudy skies above a residential street

Weather December 17, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Wednesday, December 17, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, with a high near 57 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

photo from the Vision Rehabilitation Service (VRS)

Community, Giving Back to the Community December 16, 2025

Report with photos from Vision Rehabilitation Services Christmas party

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about the Vision Rehabilitation Service (VRS) Vision Rehabilitation Service (VRS) is an accredited organization dedicated to helping blind and visually…

Candy-cane exhibit from West Ridge Hope for Christmas event

Community, Giving Back to the Community December 16, 2025

West Ridge Church’s annual Hope For Christmas event

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about West Ridge Church‘s annual Hope For Christmas event: West Ridge Church in Dallas, GA hosted their annual Hope For…

New business licenses article posted each week with an image of Three people gathered around a wall-board with various business and industry symbols including gears and charts

Business & Economy, Local Business December 16, 2025

Cobb-based LOUD Security Expands Operations Through Acquisitions, New Headquarters

According to a company press release, Cobb-based LOUD Security Systems, a regional provider of low-voltage and commercial life-safety solutions, reported significant growth in 2025, citing six acquisitions, expanded service offerings,…

Food & Dining, Lifestyle December 16, 2025

Texas favorite Whataburger plants flag in East Cobb

By Mark Woolsey It’s another entry in what you could call “the invasion of the burger joints.” Whataburger has thrown open the doors of another of its well-known orange and…

Sign for the Cobb County Adult Detention Center facility

News, Public Safety December 16, 2025

Detainee dies in Cobb County jail

By Mark Woolsey The Cobb County Sheriff’s Office says a 57-yeare-old male detainee died while in custody Dec. 14 at the Cobb County Adult Detention Center. The Medical Examiner’s Office…

Detail of Cobb County Police Department STEP Unit vehicle in article about fatal accident on I-75

News, Public Safety December 16, 2025

Cobb police investigate fatal motorcycle crash in Acworth

By Mark Woolsey Cobb County police are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash in Acworth as well as another serious wreck over the weekend. Authorities say the first happened at about…

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 16, 2025

One Big Beautiful Bill Act Complicates State Health Care Affordability Efforts

This article by Bernard J. Wolfson first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Bernard J. Wolfson December 16, 2025 As Congress debates whether to extend the temporary federal…

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

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

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

In a cynical industry, Rob Reiner’s films taught us the power of sincerity

What 38 million obituaries reveal about how Americans define a ‘life well lived’

If tried by court-martial, senator accused of ‘seditious behavior’ would be deprived of several constitutional rights

Howard wins Georgia Senate special election runoff to represent Atlanta district

Disability Rights Lawyers Threatened With Budget Cuts, Reassignments

Cobb DOT list of road and lane closures as of Wednesday, December 17

South Cobb Area Council Names 2025 Citizens of the Year for Austell and Mableton

Jaha Howard wins special election for Georgia state senate District 35

Registration Opens for Town Center Community’s Fifth Annual Noonday Shanty 5K/10K on March 28, 2026

Fire risk in Georgia today, Dec 17, followed by rain Thursday

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Wednesday, December 17, 2025

Report with photos from Vision Rehabilitation Services Christmas party

West Ridge Church’s annual Hope For Christmas event

Cobb-based LOUD Security Expands Operations Through Acquisitions, New Headquarters

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

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

In a cynical industry, Rob Reiner’s films taught us the power of sincerity

What 38 million obituaries reveal about how Americans define a ‘life well lived’

If tried by court-martial, senator accused of ‘seditious behavior’ would be deprived of several constitutional rights

Howard wins Georgia Senate special election runoff to represent Atlanta district

Disability Rights Lawyers Threatened With Budget Cuts, Reassignments

Cobb DOT list of road and lane closures as of Wednesday, December 17

South Cobb Area Council Names 2025 Citizens of the Year for Austell and Mableton

Jaha Howard wins special election for Georgia state senate District 35

Registration Opens for Town Center Community’s Fifth Annual Noonday Shanty 5K/10K on March 28, 2026

Fire risk in Georgia today, Dec 17, followed by rain Thursday

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Wednesday, December 17, 2025

Report with photos from Vision Rehabilitation Services Christmas party

West Ridge Church’s annual Hope For Christmas event

Cobb-based LOUD Security Expands Operations Through Acquisitions, New Headquarters

Texas favorite Whataburger plants flag in East Cobb

Detainee dies in Cobb County jail

Cobb police investigate fatal motorcycle crash in Acworth

One Big Beautiful Bill Act Complicates State Health Care Affordability Efforts