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Crime & Public Safety January 9, 2026

ICE killing of driver in Minneapolis involved tactics many police departments warn against − but not ICE itself

by Ben Jones, Penn State, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Minneapolis is once again the focus of debates about violence involving law enforcement after an…

A brown/wheaten terrier with a blue leash, looking at the camera

Pets and Pet Adoption January 9, 2026

“My name is Rex, 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 brown/wheaten terrier. The following information on this potential family member is…

Pets and Pet Adoption January 9, 2026

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

Music January 9, 2026

Georgia Symphony Orchestra Presents Big Band & Beyond in February Concert

Marietta-based Georgia Symphony Orchestra distributed the following announcement about its upcoming Big Band & Beyond concert: The City of Marietta is the Presenting Sponsor of the GSO’s 75th Anniversary Season. The…

A Lockheed Martin C-130J turboprop airlifter in flight

Business & Economy January 9, 2026

Derco Awarded C-130 Aviation Consumables Contract by Defense Logistics Agency

According to a company news release, Derco, a Lockheed Martin Company, has secured the C-130 Aviation Consumables Performance Based Logistics (ACPBL) contract from the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), marking a…

Cobb County Superior Court, a brick building with a steepled clock tower

Accountability Courts, Cobb County Courts January 9, 2026

Four Graduate from Cobb County Drug Treatment Court, Rebuilding Lives Through Recovery

Cobb County announced in a news release that four individuals recently graduated from the Cobb County Drug Treatment Court, marking a powerful step forward in their recovery journeys. The ceremony,…

Crime & Public Safety January 9, 2026

Cobb police break in new firing range

By Mark Woolsey Top officials with Cobb County police got a chance to “break in” the department’s brand-new indoor firing range this week. Chief Dan Ferrell, along with command and…

Drawing of thunderclouds with lightning on a dark backdrop

News, Weather January 9, 2026

Strong to severe thunderstorms possible across parts of Georgia Friday and Saturday

Strong to severe thunderstorms may develop across parts of Georgia on Friday and Saturday, with the potential for locally heavy rainfall in the far north and northwest regions of the…

A tri-color American pit bull terrier with tongue's out

Pets and Pet Adoption January 9, 2026

“My name is Reeces. 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 tri-color American pit bull terrier. The following information on this potential…

Cobb weather January 9: Photo of cloudy skies above a residential street

Weather January 9, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Friday, January 9, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Friday, January 9, 2026, with a high near 71 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…

A black/white cat standing inside a cage

Pets and Pet Adoption January 9, 2026

“My name is Nora, 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/white domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…

Aging January 8, 2026

Solving the Home Care Quandary

This article by Paula Span first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Paula Span January 8, 2026 You’re ready to leave the hospital, but you don’t feel able…

Color drawing of the south side of the White House

International January 8, 2026

Rubio to meet with Danish officials amid Greenland push by Trump administration

by Ariana Figueroa, Shauneen Miranda, and Jennifer Shutt, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] January 7, 2026 WASHINGTON — Secretary of State Marco…

Georgia State Capitol on mostly sunny day

Government & Politics, State Government January 8, 2026

Legislative leaders float different visions for tax relief for the 2026 session

by Alander Rocha, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] January 7, 2026 Georgia GOP Senate leaders unveiled a plan Wednesday that would entirely…

Three gears, the largest one with a dollar sign in the middle

Government & Politics, National Government January 8, 2026

Why 2026 could see the end of the Farm Bill era of American agriculture policy

by Christopher Neubert, Arizona State University and Kathleen Merrigan, Arizona State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] With Congress back in session, legislators will take…

Medical symbolic staff with serpents and wings

Health & Wellness January 8, 2026

Congress takes up health care again − and impatient voters shouldn’t hold their breath for a cure

by SoRelle Wyckoff Gaynor, University of Virginia, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] As the bell struck midnight on Jan. 1, 2026, time ran out on…

International January 8, 2026

Cuba’s leaders just lost an ally in Maduro − if starved of Venezuelan oil, they may also lose what remains of their public support

by Joseph J. Gonzalez, Appalachian State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Footage of a handcuffed Nicolás Maduro being escorted to a Brooklyn detention center…

Welcome to Cobb County brick sign at Henderson Road on Veterans Memorial

Community, Things to Do January 8, 2026

Things to do this weekend in Cobb County: Fri January 9 to Sunday Jan 11

Here is a list of a few things to do in Cobb County this weekend: Friday, January 9 to Sunday, January 11. 📅 Friday, Jan. 9 A Dream Rooted in…

L-R Chris Boyd, General Manager, Riverside Epicenter; Otis Brumby, III, Publisher, Marietta Daily Journal; Sherri Hill, Chief of Staff, Cobb County Schools; Stephen Vault, Senior Vice President, Wellstar

Community, Giving Back to the Community January 8, 2026

Cobb Community Foundation Adds Four Influential Leaders to Its Board

Photo provided by CCF: L-R Chris Boyd, General Manager, Riverside Epicenter; Otis Brumby, III, Publisher, Marietta Daily Journal; Sherri Hill, Chief of Staff, Cobb County Schools; Stephen Vault, Senior Vice President, Wellstar The Cobb Community…

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ICE killing of driver in Minneapolis involved tactics many police departments warn against − but not ICE itself

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

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

Georgia Symphony Orchestra Presents Big Band & Beyond in February Concert

Derco Awarded C-130 Aviation Consumables Contract by Defense Logistics Agency

Four Graduate from Cobb County Drug Treatment Court, Rebuilding Lives Through Recovery

Cobb police break in new firing range

Strong to severe thunderstorms possible across parts of Georgia Friday and Saturday

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

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Friday, January 9, 2026

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

Solving the Home Care Quandary

Rubio to meet with Danish officials amid Greenland push by Trump administration

Legislative leaders float different visions for tax relief for the 2026 session

Why 2026 could see the end of the Farm Bill era of American agriculture policy

ICE killing of driver in Minneapolis involved tactics many police departments warn against − but not ICE itself

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

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

Georgia Symphony Orchestra Presents Big Band & Beyond in February Concert

Derco Awarded C-130 Aviation Consumables Contract by Defense Logistics Agency

Four Graduate from Cobb County Drug Treatment Court, Rebuilding Lives Through Recovery

Cobb police break in new firing range

Strong to severe thunderstorms possible across parts of Georgia Friday and Saturday

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

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Friday, January 9, 2026

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

Solving the Home Care Quandary

Rubio to meet with Danish officials amid Greenland push by Trump administration

Legislative leaders float different visions for tax relief for the 2026 session

Why 2026 could see the end of the Farm Bill era of American agriculture policy

Congress takes up health care again − and impatient voters shouldn’t hold their breath for a cure

Cuba’s leaders just lost an ally in Maduro − if starved of Venezuelan oil, they may also lose what remains of their public support

Things to do this weekend in Cobb County: Fri January 9 to Sunday Jan 11

Cobb Community Foundation Adds Four Influential Leaders to Its Board