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History January 12, 2026

The incorporation of Austell, Georgia in September 1885

With the incorporation of the City of Mableton as the now-largest city in the county, we’ve decided to revisit our series “Cobb County history through documents.” This is an evergreen…

Smyrna's Max Bacon City Hall with Christmas decorations on the columns

Government & Politics, Local government January 12, 2026

Agenda for January 12 Smyrna City Council meeting

The Smyrna City Council will meet this evening, January 12, 2026 at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Max Bacon City Hall, 2800 King Street SE, Smyrna, Georgia 30080….

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 January 12, 2026

Millions of Americans Are Expected To Drop Their Affordable Care Act Plans. They’re Looking for a Plan B.

This article by Blake Farmer, Nashville Public Radio, first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Blake Farmer, Nashville Public Radio January 12, 2026 It’s feeding time for the…

Government & Politics, State Government January 12, 2026

Worried about surveillance, states enact privacy laws and restrict license plate readers

by Shalina Chatlani, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] January 11, 2026 As part of its deportation efforts, the Trump administration has ordered…

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Government & Politics, State Government January 12, 2026

Busy first day set to kick off 2026 legislative session in Georgia

by Ross Williams and Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] January 12, 2026 Monday marks the start of Georgia’s annual legislative…

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Health & Wellness January 12, 2026

Live healthier in 2026 by breathing cleaner air at home

by Katelyn Richard, Colorado State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] I have a health goal for the new year that doesn’t require me to…

Government & Politics, National Government January 12, 2026

Damn the torpedoes! Trump ditches a crucial climate treaty as he moves to dismantle America’s climate protections

by Gary W. Yohe, Wesleyan University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] On Jan. 7, 2026, President Donald Trump declared that he would officially pull the…

Science & Technology January 12, 2026

NASA’s Pandora telescope will study stars in detail to learn about the exoplanets orbiting them

by Daniel Apai, University of Arizona, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] On Jan. 11, 2026, I watched anxiously at the tightly controlled Vandenberg Space Force…

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Pets and Pet Adoption January 12, 2026

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

Pets and Pet Adoption January 12, 2026

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

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Fuel Cost, Transportation & Development January 12, 2026

Gasoline prices in Georgia nudge up a cent, EV charging rates remain the same

Georgia gasoline prices nudge upward a meager one cent per gallon. According to AAA’s weekly report, gasoline prices in Georgia reaching an average cost of $2.66 per gallon for regular…

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News, Weather January 12, 2026

Elevated Fire Risk Today and Tuesday Across Central Georgia

North and central Georgia face increased fire danger today due to low humidity, with conditions expected to persist into Tuesday. The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for…

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes January 12, 2026

How much do you know about Austell Georgia?

By Larry Felton Johnson Cobb County has seven cities within it, and these quizzes will, from time to time, focus on individual cities.Today the quiz takes on the City of…

Food Safety January 12, 2026

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from January 2 to January 8

The following are scores for the past week for restaurants, school cafeterias, hotels, and other food service facilities in Cobb County from the Georgia Department of Public Health. For more…

Weather January 12, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Monday, January 12, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Monday, January 12, 2026, with a high near 47 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

Puzzles Games and Quizzes January 11, 2026

How much do you know about Acworth?

By Larry Felton Johnson Cobb County has seven cities within it, and these quizzes will, from time to time, focus on individual cities.Today the quiz takes on the City of…

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Acworth January 11, 2026

1907: A campaign in Acworth to break away from Cobb County

[This is an evergreen article that we periodically republish, often edited with more information as we research the topic. It was originally published in May of last year.] Since Georgia…

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Business & Economy, Local Business January 11, 2026

Construction, Wellness Lead Cobb County’s Latest Business Openings

The 69 new business licenses issued for unincorporated Cobb County on the week ending Friday, January 9, 2026, point to steady growth in service-oriented, locally focused enterprises across Cobb, with…

Sports January 11, 2026

Post-Super Bowl Mediocrity Could End For the Falcons With A Good Coach And Draft

By John Tures, LaGrange College, Political Science and Zach Tures, a student at Mercer University, Sports Analytics and Marketing Despite finishing better by the end of the season, the Atlanta…

A color drawing of a house, car, and tree partially submerged in a flood

News, Weather January 11, 2026

Minor flooding continues in north Georgia

Minor flooding continues in parts of north Georgia this morning, with gusty winds expected through the afternoon. While the immediate concern remains localized flooding and breezy conditions, the outlook for…

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The incorporation of Austell, Georgia in September 1885

The incorporation of Austell, Georgia in September 1885

Agenda for January 12 Smyrna City Council meeting

Millions of Americans Are Expected To Drop Their Affordable Care Act Plans. They’re Looking for a Plan B.

Worried about surveillance, states enact privacy laws and restrict license plate readers

Busy first day set to kick off 2026 legislative session in Georgia

Live healthier in 2026 by breathing cleaner air at home

Damn the torpedoes! Trump ditches a crucial climate treaty as he moves to dismantle America’s climate protections

NASA’s Pandora telescope will study stars in detail to learn about the exoplanets orbiting them

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

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

Gasoline prices in Georgia nudge up a cent, EV charging rates remain the same

Elevated Fire Risk Today and Tuesday Across Central Georgia

How much do you know about Austell Georgia?

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from January 2 to January 8

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Monday, January 12, 2026

How much do you know about Acworth?

The incorporation of Austell, Georgia in September 1885

Agenda for January 12 Smyrna City Council meeting

Millions of Americans Are Expected To Drop Their Affordable Care Act Plans. They’re Looking for a Plan B.

Worried about surveillance, states enact privacy laws and restrict license plate readers

Busy first day set to kick off 2026 legislative session in Georgia

Live healthier in 2026 by breathing cleaner air at home

Damn the torpedoes! Trump ditches a crucial climate treaty as he moves to dismantle America’s climate protections

NASA’s Pandora telescope will study stars in detail to learn about the exoplanets orbiting them

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

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

Gasoline prices in Georgia nudge up a cent, EV charging rates remain the same

Elevated Fire Risk Today and Tuesday Across Central Georgia

How much do you know about Austell Georgia?

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from January 2 to January 8

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Monday, January 12, 2026

How much do you know about Acworth?

1907: A campaign in Acworth to break away from Cobb County

Construction, Wellness Lead Cobb County’s Latest Business Openings

Post-Super Bowl Mediocrity Could End For the Falcons With A Good Coach And Draft

Minor flooding continues in north Georgia