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3142 Shumard Way in the Kennesaw Mountain High School attendance zone, highest December 2025 home sale at $1,083,000

Home sale prices, Real Estate February 19, 2026

Kennesaw Mountain High School Zone Home Sales for December 2025

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

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3142 Shumard Way in the Kennesaw Mountain High School attendance zone, highest December 2025 home sale at $1,083,000

Home sale prices, Real Estate

Kennesaw Mountain High School Zone Home Sales for December 2025


4856 Wade Green Rd in the Kell High School attendance zone, highest December 2025 home sale at $2,012,700

Home sale prices, Real Estate

Kell High School Zone Home Sales for December 2025


Photo of young couple holding newborn after a Cobb police officer saves the baby life

Community, Giving Back to the Community

Cobb County Police Officer Saves Newborn After Roadside Delivery


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

Community, Things to Do

Things to do this weekend in Cobb County: Friday February 20 to Sunday, February 22



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News, Weather

Isolated Thunderstorms Return to Georgia Friday and Saturday


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

Justice

“Llevo demasiado tiempo aquí”: lee las cartas de los niños detenidos en el centro de ICE en Dilley


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

Health & Wellness

Red and Blue States Alike Want To Limit AI in Insurance. Trump Wants To Limit the States.


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Housing

High housing costs, shortages propel movement on reform in Congress



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Government & Politics, National Government

Pridemore leaving PSC, eyes Georgia’s 11th District seat


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

Immigration

ICE arrest shines light on undocumented Irish population in Trump’s America


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

Health & Wellness

When ICE sweeps a community, public health pays a price – and recovery will likely take years


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Energy

How deregulation made electricity more expensive, not cheaper



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Crime & Public Safety

Commissioner Erick Allen Talks Public Safety With Cobb Police and Fire Chiefs


roadwork equipment

News, Transportation

Active Cobb DOT Road Work Across Cobb County This Week


An orange tabby kitten sitting on a table, looking at the camera

Pets and Pet Adoption

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


A red merle American pit bull terrier with tongue's out

Pets and Pet Adoption

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



3142 Shumard Way in the Kennesaw Mountain High School attendance zone, highest December 2025 home sale at $1,083,000

Home sale prices, Real Estate February 19, 2026

Kennesaw Mountain High School Zone Home Sales for December 2025

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


4856 Wade Green Rd in the Kell High School attendance zone, highest December 2025 home sale at $2,012,700

Home sale prices, Real Estate February 19, 2026

Kell High School Zone Home Sales for December 2025

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


Photo of young couple holding newborn after a Cobb police officer saves the baby life

Community, Giving Back to the Community February 19, 2026

Cobb County Police Officer Saves Newborn After Roadside Delivery

By Mark Woolsey A Cobb County police officer helped to save a newborn after a recent roadside delivery. The department says Officer William Desaussure was doing an unrelated traffic stop …


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

Community, Things to Do February 19, 2026

Things to do this weekend in Cobb County: Friday February 20 to Sunday, February 22

Here is a list of a few things to do in Cobb County this weekend: Friday, February 20 to Sunday, February 22. 📅 Friday, Feb. 20 The Alley Stage –…


Cartoon-like drawing of two thunderclouds and three lightning bolts

News, Weather February 19, 2026

Isolated Thunderstorms Return to Georgia Friday and Saturday

Patchy dense fog could develop early this morning across portions of north and west central Georgia, creating hazardous travel conditions, while isolated to scattered thunderstorms are expected to return to…


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

Justice February 18, 2026

“Llevo demasiado tiempo aquí”: lee las cartas de los niños detenidos en el centro de ICE en Dilley

por Mica Rosenberg (This article was originally published by ProPublica … To read the English-language version, follow this link) Los niños de Dilley Ariana Velasquez, de 14 años, llevaba unos…


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

Health & Wellness February 18, 2026

Red and Blue States Alike Want To Limit AI in Insurance. Trump Wants To Limit the States.

This article by Darius Tahir and Lauren Sausser first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Darius Tahir and Lauren Sausser, February 18, 2026 It’s the rare policy question…


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Housing February 18, 2026

High housing costs, shortages propel movement on reform in Congress

by David Lightman, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] February 17, 2026 WASHINGTON — Republicans, Democrats and the White House are methodically, calmly…


Line drawing of U.S. Capitol dome

Government & Politics, National Government February 18, 2026

Pridemore leaving PSC, eyes Georgia’s 11th District seat

by Mary Landers, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] February 17, 2026 At a luncheon talk to the Golden Isles Republican Women’s group…


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

Immigration February 18, 2026

ICE arrest shines light on undocumented Irish population in Trump’s America

by Liam Kennedy, University College Dublin, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The case of Seamus Culleton – who was detained by US immigration agents in…


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

Health & Wellness February 18, 2026

When ICE sweeps a community, public health pays a price – and recovery will likely take years

by Nicole L. Novak, University of Iowa and William D. Lopez, University of Michigan, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The Trump administration announced on Feb….


electrical lines

Energy February 18, 2026

How deregulation made electricity more expensive, not cheaper

by Noah Dormady, The Ohio State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] American families are feeling the pinch of rising electricity prices. In the past…


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Crime & Public Safety February 18, 2026

Commissioner Erick Allen Talks Public Safety With Cobb Police and Fire Chiefs

Cobb County District 2 Commissioner Erick Allen sat down with Cobb County police Chief James Ferrell, and with Cobb Fire Chief Dr. Michael Cunningham in the latest installment of Allen’s…


roadwork equipment

News, Transportation February 18, 2026

Active Cobb DOT Road Work Across Cobb County This Week

Cobb County Road Work Update 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,…


An orange tabby kitten sitting on a table, looking at the camera

Pets and Pet Adoption February 18, 2026

“My name is Simon. 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 orange tabby domestic long hair. The following information on this potential…


A red merle American pit bull terrier with tongue's out

Pets and Pet Adoption February 18, 2026

“My name is Cash, 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 red merle American pit bull terrier. The following information on this…


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Business & Economy, Local Business February 18, 2026

Kroger to Invest $23 Million in Parkaire Landing Expansion

By Mark Woolsey The Parkaire Landing shopping center in East Cobb is about to see some substantial changes. The Kroger Company is investing $23 million into their store near Johnson…


Cobb County Police Department sign in front of headquarters

Crime & Public Safety February 18, 2026

Suspect Dead After Cobb Police Shooting on Bradley Avenue

By Mark Woolsey Cobb police are dealing with the aftermath of an officer-involved shooting. A department spokesman says officers were canvassing the area of Bradley Avenue Monday night after hearing…


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News, Weather February 18, 2026

Thunderstorms Could Return to North and Central Georgia Friday, Feb 19

Patchy dense fog could make for hazardous travel across parts of west central Georgia this morning, and while the threat of severe weather remains low, isolated to scattered thunderstorms are…


Cobb weather February 19: Photo of cloudy skies above a residential street

Weather February 18, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Wednesday, February 18, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, with a high near 68 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…


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