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Government & Politics, State Government January 22, 2026

Georgia candidates pitch zero state income tax. How would it work?

by Maggie Lee, The Current, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] January 21, 2026 Two high-profile Republicans running for higher office in Georgia…

Georgia State Capitol on mostly sunny day

Government & Politics, State Government January 22, 2026

Agency responsible for child welfare services in Georgia is on track for $48M budget shortfall

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] January 21, 2026 The head of Georgia’s Division of Family and Children Services faced…

People seated with signs protesting the Cobb schools censoring of public comments

Education, News January 22, 2026

Cobb legislators file bill to prevent school districts from cutting public comment feed

(photos by Rebecca Gaunt) By Rebecca Gaunt Six Cobb legislators have filed House Bill 989, a bipartisan bill that would require all Georgia school districts to record or broadcast public…

A schoolhouse with books superimposed on the front

Immigration January 22, 2026

Federal immigration enforcement near schools disrupts attendance, traumatizes students and damages their academic performance

by Carolyn Sattin-Bajaj, University of California, Santa Barbara, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The Trump administration’s recent surge of more than 3,000 federal agents to…

Justice January 22, 2026

A government can choose to investigate the killing of a protester − or choose to blame the victim and pin it all on ‘domestic terrorism’

by Stephanie A. (Sam) Martin, Boise State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The question the First Amendment keeps asking, across wars and panics and…

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

Government & Politics January 22, 2026

‘Expertise’ shouldn’t be a bad word – expert consensus guides science and society

by Micah Altman, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Philip N. Cohen, University of Maryland, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] A growing distrust of expertise…

A brown tabby/white cat inside a cage, looking outside

Pets and Pet Adoption January 22, 2026

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

A black/tan hound standing with tongue's out

Pets and Pet Adoption January 22, 2026

“My name is Blue. 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 male black/tan hound. The following information on this potential family member is…

Opinion January 22, 2026

Derek Dooley: A Different Kind Of Football Coach Candidate

Photo: Derek Dooley, by John Tures By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College When I told a local resident that I was going to see Derek Dooley,…

A Lockheed Martin C-130J turboprop airlifter in flight

Business & Economy, Local Business January 22, 2026

Mexico Becomes First Latin American Nation to Operate C-130J Super Hercules

The Fuerza Aérea Mexicana (FAM) has acquired its first Lockheed Martin C-130J-30 Super Hercules tactical airlifter, becoming the first country in Latin America to operate the advanced aircraft, Lockheed Martin…

A shot of the East West Connector looking eastward from Austell Road, all the traffic seems to be headed westward

Transportation & Development January 22, 2026

Cobb County Seeks Public Input on East‑West Connector Improvements Study

According to a news release from the transportation consulting firm HNTB, the Cobb County Department of Transportation invites residents to a Public Open House on Jan. 29 to gather community…

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

Community, Things to Do January 22, 2026

Things to do this weekend in Cobb County: Friday January 23 to Sunday, January 25

Here is a list of a few things to do in Cobb County this weekend: Friday, January 23 to Sunday, January 25. Friday, January 23, 2026 Organize your pantry like…

Opinion January 22, 2026

Suggestions for parents in Mableton navigating the education system

Photo above: South Cobb High School, Larry Felton Johnson/Cobb County Courier By Larry King, Founder – STEM News Chronicle I offer these suggestions for parents in Mableton to become informed…

Cobb weather January 22: Photo of cloudy skies above a residential street

Weather January 22, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Thursday, January 22, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Thursday, January 22, 2026, with a high near 49 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be cloudy, with…

News, Transportation January 21, 2026

Cobb DOT list of road and lane closures as of Wednesday, January 21

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…

Pets and Pet Adoption January 21, 2026

“My name is Boi, 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 black Pekingese. The following information on this potential family member is…

Pets and Pet Adoption January 21, 2026

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

Medical symbolic staff with serpents and wings

Health & Wellness January 21, 2026

Medicaid Tries New Approach With Sickle Cell: Companies Get Paid Only if Costly Gene Therapies Work

This article by Phil Galewitz first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Phil Galewitz, KFF Health News January 21, 2026 Serenity Cole enjoyed Christmas last month relaxing with…

Justice January 21, 2026

DHS policy to block unannounced lawmaker visits upheld, for now, on technical grounds

by Ariana Figueroa, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] January 20, 2026 WASHINGTON — A Department of Homeland Security policy that barred unannounced…

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Government & Politics, State Government January 21, 2026

State economist says slow wage growth, higher inflation likely to continue

by Jill Nolin, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] January 20, 2026 Georgia’s economy is showing signs of strength, but persistent inflation and…

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Georgia candidates pitch zero state income tax. How would it work?

Georgia candidates pitch zero state income tax. How would it work?

Agency responsible for child welfare services in Georgia is on track for $48M budget shortfall

Cobb legislators file bill to prevent school districts from cutting public comment feed

Federal immigration enforcement near schools disrupts attendance, traumatizes students and damages their academic performance

A government can choose to investigate the killing of a protester − or choose to blame the victim and pin it all on ‘domestic terrorism’

‘Expertise’ shouldn’t be a bad word – expert consensus guides science and society

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

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

Derek Dooley: A Different Kind Of Football Coach Candidate

Mexico Becomes First Latin American Nation to Operate C-130J Super Hercules

Cobb County Seeks Public Input on East‑West Connector Improvements Study

Things to do this weekend in Cobb County: Friday January 23 to Sunday, January 25

Suggestions for parents in Mableton navigating the education system

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Thursday, January 22, 2026

Cobb DOT list of road and lane closures as of Wednesday, January 21

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

Georgia candidates pitch zero state income tax. How would it work?

Agency responsible for child welfare services in Georgia is on track for $48M budget shortfall

Cobb legislators file bill to prevent school districts from cutting public comment feed

Federal immigration enforcement near schools disrupts attendance, traumatizes students and damages their academic performance

A government can choose to investigate the killing of a protester − or choose to blame the victim and pin it all on ‘domestic terrorism’

‘Expertise’ shouldn’t be a bad word – expert consensus guides science and society

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

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

Derek Dooley: A Different Kind Of Football Coach Candidate

Mexico Becomes First Latin American Nation to Operate C-130J Super Hercules

Cobb County Seeks Public Input on East‑West Connector Improvements Study

Things to do this weekend in Cobb County: Friday January 23 to Sunday, January 25

Suggestions for parents in Mableton navigating the education system

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Thursday, January 22, 2026

Cobb DOT list of road and lane closures as of Wednesday, January 21

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

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

Medicaid Tries New Approach With Sickle Cell: Companies Get Paid Only if Costly Gene Therapies Work

DHS policy to block unannounced lawmaker visits upheld, for now, on technical grounds

State economist says slow wage growth, higher inflation likely to continue