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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

All I want for Christmas is…

Photo above: Brian Benefield, his wife Cecilie, and mom, Yvonne [This is the latest installment of “Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community” by Brian Benefield. Photo above by Brian Benefield] As…

Pets and Pet Adoption December 24, 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 white/tabby domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…

Community, Giving Back to the Community December 24, 2025

Updates from Keep Smyrna Beautiful

Keep Smyrna Beautiful provided the following updates: Keep Smyrna Beautiful to Host Annual Christmas Tree Recycling Event Keep Smyrna Beautiful will host its annual Bring One for the Chipper Christmas tree recycling…

A brindle/white American Staffordshire terrier looking up

Pets and Pet Adoption December 24, 2025

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

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a female brindle/white American Staffordshire terrier. The following information on this potential family…

Group photo of community members with bus drivers

Education, News December 24, 2025

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

Photos courtesy of Jamie Mohr By Rebecca Gaunt The Cobb community came together Friday afternoon to recognize the people in charge of transporting their children to and from school safely….

Weather December 24, 2025

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

The National Weather Service forecasts partly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, with a high near 72 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly…

Health & Wellness, Mental & Behavioral Health December 23, 2025

Cobb Collaborative Awarded $25,000 to Expand Mental Health Initiative

Funding Will Support its Mind Your Mind Initiative to Raise Awareness, Promote Resiliency and Reduce Stigma Surrounding Mental Health in Cobb County Cobb Collaborative submitted the following announcement: Cobb Collaborative,…

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes December 23, 2025

Local Trivia Challenge: Can You Match These Trails in Mableton Correctly?

By Larry Felton Johnson I’ve always thought that quizzes are a good way to learn about the features, culture and history of our county and cities. So for the past…

A brown/white American pit bull terrier looking angry

Pets and Pet Adoption December 23, 2025

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

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

Pets and Pet Adoption December 23, 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 male grey domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…

Health & Wellness December 23, 2025

It’s the ‘Gold Standard’ in Autism Care. Why Are States Reining It In?

This article by Bram Sable-Smith and Andrew Jones first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Bram Sable-Smith and Andrew Jones December 23, 2025 ALEXANDER, N.C. — Aubreigh Osborne…

Government & Politics, State Government December 23, 2025

As Supreme Court pulls back on gerrymandering, state courts may decide fate of maps

by Jonathan Shorman, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] December 22, 2025 After Missouri lawmakers passed a gerrymandered congressional map this fall, opponents…

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

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

Cobb Collaborative Awarded $25,000 to Expand Mental Health Initiative

Local Trivia Challenge: Can You Match These Trails in Mableton Correctly?

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

Cobb Collaborative Awarded $25,000 to Expand Mental Health Initiative

Local Trivia Challenge: Can You Match These Trails in Mableton Correctly?

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

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

It’s the ‘Gold Standard’ in Autism Care. Why Are States Reining It In?

As Supreme Court pulls back on gerrymandering, state courts may decide fate of maps