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

Home sale prices, Real Estate February 2, 2026

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

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

The words "Black History Month" beside a stack of books

Community Life, Libraries February 2, 2026

Switzer Library shows the love in February with Black History Month and other events

By Kelly Johnson Within a weighty February schedule, which for a headquarters isn’t surprising, the Charles D. Switzer Public Library honors Black History Month with a handful of events. Leading…

Community February 2, 2026

Senior Citizens Council of Cobb to hold decluttering seminar

The Senior Citizens Council of Cobb County will hold another of its popular decluttering seminars on Friday, February 13 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The seminar will be at…

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Fuel Cost, Transportation & Development February 2, 2026

GA gas prices drop four cents on ample fuel supply and lower demand

According to AAA’s weekly report, Georgia gas prices edged lower over the past week, with the statewide average dropping to $2.66 per gallon as of Monday, supported by ample fuel…

News, Weather February 2, 2026

Black ice and sub-freezing wind chills threaten morning travel across parts of Georgia

Cold wind chills and lingering patchy black ice may create hazardous travel conditions across eastern Georgia this morning, though no significant weather threats are expected for the rest of the…

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Pets and Pet Adoption February 2, 2026

“My name is Ginger. 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 female tabby/calico domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…

Pets and Pet Adoption February 2, 2026

“My name is Ollie, 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 tri-color hound. The following information on this potential family member is…

Weather February 2, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Monday, February 2, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Monday, February 2, 2026, with a high near 47 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…

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Food Safety February 1, 2026

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from January 23 to January 29

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 February 1, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Sunday, February 1, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Sunday, February 1, 2026, with a high near 34 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…

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Community, Engagement February 1, 2026

How much do you know about libraries in Cobb County?

How much do you know about Libraries in Cobb County? We run daily quizzes in the Cobb County Courier newsletter, and recently decided to move the Saturday and Sunday quizzes…

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

Home sale prices, Real Estate February 1, 2026

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

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

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

Business & Economy, Local Business February 1, 2026

Professional services largest share of 95 new Cobb business licenses issued over past week

The largest share of the 95 new business licenses issued for during this period went to professional and personal services, reflecting continued growth in small, often home-based operations. These include…

Community Life, Libraries February 1, 2026

Folded hearts and Pokémons assemble at South Cobb Regional Library

By Kelly Johnson Within its February schedule, South Cobb Regional Library celebrates Valentine’s Day with Origami Valentines. Origami, from the Japanese kanji 折る (oru [verb]) and 紙 (kami [noun]), translates…

Community Life, Libraries February 1, 2026

North Cobb Regional Library celebrates past and present love

By Kelly Johnson It is said that behind every good man, there is a good woman. As well, at the center of every historical event, directly or indirectly, there is…

News, Weather February 1, 2026

Extreme Weather Warning in Georgia: Dangerous wind chills to continue through this afternoon

North and central Georgia are facing dangerously cold temperatures and wind chills today, following recent snowfall that could continue to impact travel conditions. The National Weather Service issued a hazardous…

Firefighters evaluate as fallen tree lies across house in Mableton

News, Weather February 1, 2026

Two injured when tree falls on house in Mableton

Photo provided by the Cobb County Fire Department By Mark Woolsey Two people were injured when a large tree fell on a home in Mableton. Cobb Fire and Emergency Services…

Puzzles Games and Quizzes January 31, 2026

Cobb County News Quiz: Test Your Knowledge of This Week’s Headlines

The Cobb County Courier has a quiz we run from Monday to Thursday in our email newsletter. Here on the main website, it will be a weekend quiz, published Saturdays…

Interstate 20 and 285 shields are overlaid on a drawing of an interstate highway interchange

News, Transportation January 31, 2026

This week’s schedule of lane closures for the ongoing $1.2 billion I-285 and I-20 West Interchange project in Cobb and Fulton

The Georgia Department of Transportation released the following updated schedule of lane closures for I-285 and I-20 for the estimated $1.2 billion I-285/I-20 West Interchange project. This week’s updated schedule…

Community Life, Libraries January 31, 2026

West Cobb Regional Library will teach children about rabbits on Hoppy Valentine’s Day Eve

By Kelly Johnson According to Greek mythology, the rabbit is sacred to the goddess of love, Aphrodite. It was believed that because the animal is so fertile, it possessed the…

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

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

Switzer Library shows the love in February with Black History Month and other events

Senior Citizens Council of Cobb to hold decluttering seminar

GA gas prices drop four cents on ample fuel supply and lower demand

Black ice and sub-freezing wind chills threaten morning travel across parts of Georgia

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

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

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Monday, February 2, 2026

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from January 23 to January 29

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Sunday, February 1, 2026

How much do you know about libraries in Cobb County?

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

Professional services largest share of 95 new Cobb business licenses issued over past week

Folded hearts and Pokémons assemble at South Cobb Regional Library

North Cobb Regional Library celebrates past and present love

Extreme Weather Warning in Georgia: Dangerous wind chills to continue through this afternoon

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

Switzer Library shows the love in February with Black History Month and other events

Senior Citizens Council of Cobb to hold decluttering seminar

GA gas prices drop four cents on ample fuel supply and lower demand

Black ice and sub-freezing wind chills threaten morning travel across parts of Georgia

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

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

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Monday, February 2, 2026

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from January 23 to January 29

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Sunday, February 1, 2026

How much do you know about libraries in Cobb County?

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

Professional services largest share of 95 new Cobb business licenses issued over past week

Folded hearts and Pokémons assemble at South Cobb Regional Library

North Cobb Regional Library celebrates past and present love

Extreme Weather Warning in Georgia: Dangerous wind chills to continue through this afternoon

Two injured when tree falls on house in Mableton

Cobb County News Quiz: Test Your Knowledge of This Week’s Headlines

This week’s schedule of lane closures for the ongoing $1.2 billion I-285 and I-20 West Interchange project in Cobb and Fulton

West Cobb Regional Library will teach children about rabbits on Hoppy Valentine’s Day Eve