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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…

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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…

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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…

Weather January 11, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Sunday, January 11, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Sunday, January 11, 2026, with a high near 45 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…

Puzzles Games and Quizzes, Weekend Quiz January 10, 2026

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

The Cobb County Courier has a daily quiz in our email newsletter. Here on the main website, it will be a weekend quiz, published Saturdays and Sundays. On Saturday the…

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Sports January 10, 2026

KSU Esports team earns first place in two divisions at the Peach Belt Conference Championships

Photo provided by Kennesaw State University [This article first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] Kennesaw State University’s Esports team brought home Peach Belt Conference wins…

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News, Transportation January 10, 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…

Crime & Public Safety January 10, 2026

Protests of killing of Minnesota woman by ICE agent planned for Cobb County

By Mark Woolsey The controversial killing of a Minnesota mother of three by an ICE agent is spurring multiple protests across the Cobb area. The Indivisible Cobb progressive grassroots advocacy…

News, Weather January 10, 2026

Flood watch plus possibility of isolated tornado in effect for metro Atlanta and north Georgia counties Saturday

A Flood Watch remains in effect for portions of north Georgia through Saturday evening, with the potential for flash flooding due to excessive rainfall. The National Weather Service issued a…

Cobb weather January 10: Photo of cloudy skies above a residential street

Weather January 10, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, January 10, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts showers and thunderstorms here in Cobb County on Saturday, January 10, 2026, with a high near 69 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

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News, Transportation January 9, 2026

Mableton receives $240K federal road safety grant

The City of Mableton distributed the following announcement: The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) selected Mableton to receive a $240,000 Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant. This historic award marks the…

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Health & Wellness January 9, 2026

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How much do you know about Austell 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

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Sunday, January 11, 2026

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

KSU Esports team earns first place in two divisions at the Peach Belt Conference Championships

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

Protests of killing of Minnesota woman by ICE agent planned for Cobb County

Flood watch plus possibility of isolated tornado in effect for metro Atlanta and north Georgia counties Saturday

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, January 10, 2026

Mableton receives $240K federal road safety grant

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

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Sunday, January 11, 2026

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

KSU Esports team earns first place in two divisions at the Peach Belt Conference Championships

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

Protests of killing of Minnesota woman by ICE agent planned for Cobb County

Flood watch plus possibility of isolated tornado in effect for metro Atlanta and north Georgia counties Saturday

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, January 10, 2026

Mableton receives $240K federal road safety grant

Inside the Battle for the Future of Addiction Medicine

Georgia Democrats align on key issues at Savannah forum

Several new lawmakers will join the Georgia Legislature for the 2026 session

Taming the moral menace at capitalism’s core