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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…

A brown/white American pit bull terrier with a blue leash

Pets and Pet Adoption December 16, 2025

“My name is Blitz. 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 brown/white American pit bull terrier. The following information on this potential…

A grey tabby/white kitten held by someone

Pets and Pet Adoption December 16, 2025

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

Weather December 16, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Tuesday, December 16, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, with a high near 53 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…

Education, News December 15, 2025

Court battle continues over expulsion for Cobb student who warned friend of shooting threat

By Rebecca Gaunt The Cobb County School District is pursuing the expulsion of a middle school student who used his school-issued device to warn a friend about a shooting threat,…

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 15, 2025

FDA Panelists Questioned Antidepressants in Pregnancy. But Doctors Call Them a Lifeline.

This article by Lisa Rab first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Lisa Rab December 15, 2025 If you are pregnant or a new mother who is struggling…

Medical symbolic staff with serpents and wings

Government & Politics December 15, 2025

US House GOP preps health care bill for vote before new year

by Jennifer Shutt, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] December 12, 2025 WASHINGTON — U.S. House Republicans released a health care bill Friday…

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Environment December 15, 2025

New industry standards and tech advances make pre-owned electronics a viable holiday gift option

by Suvrat Dhanorkar, Georgia Institute of Technology, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Electronic gifts are very popular, and in recent years, retailers have been offering…

The reverse side of a U.S. quarter with an eagle

Government & Politics December 15, 2025

Trump administration replaces America 250 quarters honoring abolition and women’s suffrage with Mayflower and Gettysburg designs

by Seth T. Kannarr, University of Tennessee, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The culture wars have arrived at the U.S. Mint. Commemorative coins aimed at…

Science & Technology December 15, 2025

Data centers need electricity fast, but utilities need years to build power plants – who should pay?

by Theodore J. Kury, University of Florida, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The amount of electricity data centers use in the U.S. in the coming…

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Fuel Cost, Transportation & Development December 15, 2025

Another three cent drop in Georgia gasoline prices

Georgia gasoline prices fell another three cents over the past week. According to AAA’s weekly report, gasoline prices in Georgia reached an average cost of $2.76 per gallon for regular…

A cartoon sphere with a face and icicles hanging signifying freezing weather

News, Weather December 15, 2025

Much of Georgia begins Monday morning with bitter cold

A bitter cold start to the day grips north and central Georgia, with subfreezing temperatures triggering a Cold Weather Advisory. A slight warming trend later in the week may bring…

Group photo of volunteers at the latest Queen Mill Road litter cleanup hosted by Friends of Mableton and Keep Cobb Beautiful

Community, Giving Back to the Community December 15, 2025

Friends of Mableton hosts litter cleanup on Queen Mill Road

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about the latest litter cleanup on Queen Mill Road in Mableton: The Friends of Mableton hosted their quarterly adopt-a-mile litter…

Maximum Impact Love Christmas Celbration crowd seated

Community, Giving Back to the Community December 15, 2025

Maximum Impact Love holds annual Christmas celebration

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about a church coalition’s annual Christmas celebration: Maximum Impact Love (MIL) is a group of churches in the Metro Atlanta…

Pets and Pet Adoption December 15, 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 male tan labradoodle. The following information on this potential family member is…

A grey/white cat crouching inside a cage

Pets and Pet Adoption December 15, 2025

“My name is Pongo. 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…

Weather December 15, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Monday, December 15, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Monday, December 15, 2025, with a high near 41 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…

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History December 14, 2025

The beginnings of Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park

By Larry Felton Johnson Last month we published a article that included a reprint of a dispatch from the Civil War battlefront at Kennesaw Mountain (click here to visit that…

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Engagement December 14, 2025

How much do you know about the cities in Cobb County?

The more Cobb County’s residents know about their county and its cities, the more they can be engaged and productive citizens. In this spirit, the Courier has a daily quiz…

Photo of the home in the Pope High School attendance zone that sold for the highest price in October 2025

Home sale prices, Real Estate December 14, 2025

October 2025 home sales in Cobb County’s Pope High attendance zone

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

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Cobb police investigate fatal motorcycle crash in Acworth

Cobb police investigate fatal motorcycle crash in Acworth

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

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

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Tuesday, December 16, 2025

Court battle continues over expulsion for Cobb student who warned friend of shooting threat

FDA Panelists Questioned Antidepressants in Pregnancy. But Doctors Call Them a Lifeline.

US House GOP preps health care bill for vote before new year

New industry standards and tech advances make pre-owned electronics a viable holiday gift option

Trump administration replaces America 250 quarters honoring abolition and women’s suffrage with Mayflower and Gettysburg designs

Data centers need electricity fast, but utilities need years to build power plants – who should pay?

Another three cent drop in Georgia gasoline prices

Much of Georgia begins Monday morning with bitter cold

Friends of Mableton hosts litter cleanup on Queen Mill Road

Maximum Impact Love holds annual Christmas celebration

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

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

Cobb police investigate fatal motorcycle crash in Acworth

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

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

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Tuesday, December 16, 2025

Court battle continues over expulsion for Cobb student who warned friend of shooting threat

FDA Panelists Questioned Antidepressants in Pregnancy. But Doctors Call Them a Lifeline.

US House GOP preps health care bill for vote before new year

New industry standards and tech advances make pre-owned electronics a viable holiday gift option

Trump administration replaces America 250 quarters honoring abolition and women’s suffrage with Mayflower and Gettysburg designs

Data centers need electricity fast, but utilities need years to build power plants – who should pay?

Another three cent drop in Georgia gasoline prices

Much of Georgia begins Monday morning with bitter cold

Friends of Mableton hosts litter cleanup on Queen Mill Road

Maximum Impact Love holds annual Christmas celebration

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

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

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Monday, December 15, 2025

The beginnings of Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park

How much do you know about the cities in Cobb County?

October 2025 home sales in Cobb County’s Pope High attendance zone