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Immigration February 11, 2026

“The world just seems like it’s against them. So it’s really hard when the school does this on top of everything else they’re dealing with”

Students participated at a walkout at Lakeside High School on January 21, 2025. Photo credit: Sophia Qureshi [This story was first published by 285 South, republished with permission] By Sofia…

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Immigration

“The world just seems like it’s against them. So it’s really hard when the school does this on top of everything else they’re dealing with”


Medical symbolic staff with serpents and wings

Health & Wellness

New Medicaid Work Rules Likely To Hit Middle-Aged Adults Hard


The word "immigration" wrapped around the upper part of a world globe while walking people are on the lower part

Government & Politics, National Government

Republicans on US House Homeland panel defend immigration tactics at tense hearing


Georgia State Capitol on mostly sunny day

Government & Politics, State Government

Georgia Senate passes surprise ban on puberty blockers for minors



A diagram showing various animals in a wetland habitat

Science & Technology

No animal alive today is ‘primitive’ – why are so many still labeled that way?


A happy-looking cartoon dog sitting among flowers, next to a Cobb County Courier logo

Pets and Pet Adoption

Americans are asking too much of their dogs


A graphic of a stack of books alongside a Cobb County Courier logo

Education

Reading to young kids improves their social skills − and a new study shows it doesn’t matter whether parents stop to ask questions


A blonde Shiba Inu held by someone behind

Pets and Pet Adoption

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



A black cat loafed inside a cage with a pink cloth

Pets and Pet Adoption

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


Photo of the home in the Marietta High School attendance zone that sold for the highest price in December 2025

Home sale prices, Real Estate

December 2025 home sales in Cobb County’s Marietta High attendance zone


roadwork equipment

News, Transportation

Cobb DOT list of road and lane closures as of Wednesday, February 11


A diagram of a microchip with the letters "AI" in the center

Education, News

Kennesaw State University to launch Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence in Fall 2026



Sign for Willie Rae's Social House

Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community

Willie Rae’s Brings the Mardi Gras Party


sign with American flag stating "Vote Here"

Opinion

Which Is The Best Bellwether for 2026: Special Elections or the “Melania” Documentary?


Cobb weather February 11: Photo of cloudy skies above a residential street

Weather

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Wednesday, February 11, 2026


A black cat loafed inside a cage with pink cloth underneath

Pets and Pet Adoption

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



Immigration February 11, 2026

“The world just seems like it’s against them. So it’s really hard when the school does this on top of everything else they’re dealing with”

Students participated at a walkout at Lakeside High School on January 21, 2025. Photo credit: Sophia Qureshi [This story was first published by 285 South, republished with permission] By Sofia…


Medical symbolic staff with serpents and wings

Health & Wellness February 11, 2026

New Medicaid Work Rules Likely To Hit Middle-Aged Adults Hard

This article by Samantha Liss and Sam Whitehead first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Samantha Liss and Sam Whitehead February 11, 2026 Lori Kelley’s deteriorating vision has…


The word "immigration" wrapped around the upper part of a world globe while walking people are on the lower part

Government & Politics, National Government February 11, 2026

Republicans on US House Homeland panel defend immigration tactics at tense hearing

by Ariana Figueroa, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] February 10, 2026 WASHINGTON — The head of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement declined…


Georgia State Capitol on mostly sunny day

Government & Politics, State Government February 11, 2026

Georgia Senate passes surprise ban on puberty blockers for minors

by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] February 10, 2026 Republicans in the Georgia Senate hijacked a bill aimed at increasing…


A diagram showing various animals in a wetland habitat

Science & Technology February 11, 2026

No animal alive today is ‘primitive’ – why are so many still labeled that way?

by Kevin Omland, University of Maryland, Baltimore County, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] We humans have long viewed ourselves as the pinnacle of evolution. People…


A happy-looking cartoon dog sitting among flowers, next to a Cobb County Courier logo

Pets and Pet Adoption February 11, 2026

Americans are asking too much of their dogs

by Margret Grebowicz, Missouri University of Science and Technology, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Americans love dogs. Nearly half of U.S. households have one, and…


A graphic of a stack of books alongside a Cobb County Courier logo

Education February 11, 2026

Reading to young kids improves their social skills − and a new study shows it doesn’t matter whether parents stop to ask questions

by Erin Clabough, University of Virginia, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] In 2024, 51% of families read aloud to their very young children, while 37%…


A blonde Shiba Inu held by someone behind

Pets and Pet Adoption February 11, 2026

“My name is Max. 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 blonde Shiba Inu. The following information on this potential family member…


A black cat loafed inside a cage with a pink cloth

Pets and Pet Adoption February 11, 2026

“My name is Ophelia, 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 black domestic medium hair. The following information on this potential family…


Photo of the home in the Marietta High School attendance zone that sold for the highest price in December 2025

Home sale prices, Real Estate February 11, 2026

December 2025 home sales in Cobb County’s Marietta High attendance zone

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


roadwork equipment

News, Transportation February 11, 2026

Cobb DOT list of road and lane closures as of Wednesday, February 11

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…


A diagram of a microchip with the letters "AI" in the center

Education, News February 11, 2026

Kennesaw State University to launch Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence in Fall 2026

[This article first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] Kennesaw State University (KSU) continues to be a state leader in the rapidly growing field of artificial…


Sign for Willie Rae's Social House

Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community February 11, 2026

Willie Rae’s Brings the Mardi Gras Party

Photo above by Brian Benefield [This is the latest installment of “Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community” by Brian Benefield. Photo above by Brian Benefield]  On any afternoon in Marietta Square,…


sign with American flag stating "Vote Here"

Opinion February 11, 2026

Which Is The Best Bellwether for 2026: Special Elections or the “Melania” Documentary?

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College You’ve probably heard of a bellwether, like a bellwether state for elections. It used to be Ohio. Now it’s Georgia….


Cobb weather February 11: Photo of cloudy skies above a residential street

Weather February 11, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Wednesday, February 11, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts showers here in Cobb County on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, with a high near 63 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly clear, with…


A black cat loafed inside a cage with pink cloth underneath

Pets and Pet Adoption February 10, 2026

“My name is Arlo. 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 black domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…


A grey/white American pit bull terrier inside a cage, held by someone

Pets and Pet Adoption February 10, 2026

“My name is Reeves, 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 grey/white American pit bull terrier. The following information on this potential…


Medical symbolic staff with serpents and wings

Health & Wellness February 10, 2026

Obamacare Sign-Ups Drop, but the Extent Won’t Be Clear for Months

This article by Julie Appleby first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Julie Appleby February 10, 2026 More Americans than expected enrolled in Affordable Care Act health insurance…


Color drawing of the south side of the White House

Government & Politics, National Government February 10, 2026

Trump shuts out Democratic governors from traditional White House gatherings

by Ashley Murray, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] February 9, 2026 WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump decided to exclude Democratic governors from…


Georgia State Capitol on mostly sunny day

Government & Politics, State Government February 10, 2026

Senate Republicans unveil income tax cut proposal tied to broad cuts in ‘corporate welfare’

by Alander Rocha, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] February 9, 2026 Georgia Senate Republicans unveiled a sweeping plan to cut hundreds of…


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