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Education, News January 6, 2026

Randy Scamihorn elected chair, David Chastain vice chair of Cobb school board in party-line vote

In a short and unsurprising called meeting, Republican Post 1 member Randy Scamihorn was elected chairman of the Cobb County Board of Education in a 4-3 party-line vote, and Republican…

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Health & Wellness January 6, 2026

Flu is spreading across Georgia. Hospitals urge masking and vaccination.

This article by Rebecca Grapevine first appeared in Healthbeat, republished with permission. Rebecca Grapevine, Healthbeat, Jan 2, 2026 at 5:05pm EST Public health, explained: Sign up to receive Healthbeat’s free…

Crime & Public Safety January 6, 2026

A second Georgia House Democrat is accused of unemployment fraud

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] January 5, 2026 A Democratic state lawmaker resigned her seat days before she was…

Government & Politics January 6, 2026

Data center ‘gold rush’ pits local officials’ hunt for new revenue against residents’ concerns

by Alander Rocha, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] January 6, 2026 Twiggs County commissioners recently approved a massive data center project, sparking…

Government & Politics January 6, 2026

I wrote a book on the politics of war powers, and Trump’s attack on Venezuela reflects Congress surrendering its decision-making powers

by Sarah Burns, Rochester Institute of Technology, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Americans woke up on Jan. 3, 2025, to blaring headlines: “US CAPTURES MADURO,…

A map of Venezuela with the flag colors overlaid within the outline

International January 6, 2026

Donald Trump’s raid on Venezuela foreshadows a new ‘great power’ carve-up of the world

by Stefan Wolff, University of Birmingham, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Donald Trump and his senior officials have hailed Operation Absolute Resolve, the raid on…

Color drawing of the south side of the White House

Government & Politics January 6, 2026

Voters shrug off scandals, paying a price in lost trust

by Brandon Rottinghaus, University of Houston, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Donald Trump joked in 2016 that he could “stand in the middle of Fifth…

A black cat sitting inside a cage, looking at the camera

Pets and Pet Adoption January 6, 2026

“My name is Salem, 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 male black domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…

A black/white hound with a blue scarf, sitting on a grass

Pets and Pet Adoption January 6, 2026

“My name is Misty. 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 female black/white hound. The following information on this potential family member is…

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

Government & Politics January 6, 2026

Cobb announces dates and times for public 2028 SPLOST meetings

County and city leaders have scheduled public input meetings for Cobb County’s 2028 Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax, commonly known as SPLOST, a one-percent sales tax that has funded…

Business & Economy January 6, 2026

Lockheed Martin announces date and time for its Q4 and full-year 2025 earnings conference call

Lockheed Martin will webcast its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 earnings conference call on Thursday, Jan. 29, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time, in listen-only mode. Chairman, President and CEO Jim Taiclet,…

a screenshot of the six districts in Mableon, with 1,2,3 to the south, 4, 5, 6 to the north

Government & Politics January 6, 2026

Agenda for January 6 Mableton City Council meeting

The Mableton City Council will hold its First Tuesday Organizational Meeting as outline in the city’s charter this evening, January 6, 2026. The details and agenda are below. We’ve included…

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News, Weather January 6, 2026

What’s in store for Georgia weather over the next few days? Morning fog, isolated storms

Dense fog is limiting visibility in parts of central and western Georgia this morning, and thunderstorms could develop later this week, according to a new hazardous weather outlook from the…

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes January 6, 2026

Local Trivia Challenge: Can you match Cobb commission chairs with facts about them?

By Larry Felton Johnson Quizzes are a good way to learn about the features, culture and history of our county and cities. So for the past year or two I’ve…

Cobb weather January 6: Photo of cloudy skies above a residential street

Weather January 6, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Tuesday, January 6, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, with a high near 64 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…

A grey/white kitten sitting on a blue cloth inside a cage

Pets and Pet Adoption January 5, 2026

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

A tan/white American pit bull terrier looking at the camera with another dog behind

Pets and Pet Adoption January 5, 2026

“I’m a doggy in need of a permanent loving home!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a male tan/white American pit bull terrier. The following information on this potential…

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 5, 2026

To Knock Down Health-System Hurdles Between You and HIV Prevention, Try These 6 Things

This article by Zach Dyer and Oona Zenda first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Zach Dyer and Oona Zenda Illustrations by Oona Zenda January 5, 2026 When…

Health & Wellness January 5, 2026

Georgia legislative panel recommends mobile units, student loan aid for rural cancer care

by Alander Rocha, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] January 5, 2026 A state legislative committee is recommending expanded loan forgiveness for doctors…

International January 5, 2026

How Venezuela has been preparing for a US invasion for more than two decades

by Gemma Ware, The Conversation, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] In the latest escalation of tensions between the US and Venezuela, on December 17 US…

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Randy Scamihorn elected chair, David Chastain vice chair of Cobb school board in party-line vote

Randy Scamihorn elected chair, David Chastain vice chair of Cobb school board in party-line vote

Flu is spreading across Georgia. Hospitals urge masking and vaccination.

A second Georgia House Democrat is accused of unemployment fraud

Data center ‘gold rush’ pits local officials’ hunt for new revenue against residents’ concerns

I wrote a book on the politics of war powers, and Trump’s attack on Venezuela reflects Congress surrendering its decision-making powers

Donald Trump’s raid on Venezuela foreshadows a new ‘great power’ carve-up of the world

Voters shrug off scandals, paying a price in lost trust

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

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

Cobb announces dates and times for public 2028 SPLOST meetings

Lockheed Martin announces date and time for its Q4 and full-year 2025 earnings conference call

Agenda for January 6 Mableton City Council meeting

What’s in store for Georgia weather over the next few days? Morning fog, isolated storms

Local Trivia Challenge: Can you match Cobb commission chairs with facts about them?

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Tuesday, January 6, 2026

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

Randy Scamihorn elected chair, David Chastain vice chair of Cobb school board in party-line vote

Flu is spreading across Georgia. Hospitals urge masking and vaccination.

A second Georgia House Democrat is accused of unemployment fraud

Data center ‘gold rush’ pits local officials’ hunt for new revenue against residents’ concerns

I wrote a book on the politics of war powers, and Trump’s attack on Venezuela reflects Congress surrendering its decision-making powers

Donald Trump’s raid on Venezuela foreshadows a new ‘great power’ carve-up of the world

Voters shrug off scandals, paying a price in lost trust

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

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

Cobb announces dates and times for public 2028 SPLOST meetings

Lockheed Martin announces date and time for its Q4 and full-year 2025 earnings conference call

Agenda for January 6 Mableton City Council meeting

What’s in store for Georgia weather over the next few days? Morning fog, isolated storms

Local Trivia Challenge: Can you match Cobb commission chairs with facts about them?

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Tuesday, January 6, 2026

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

“I’m a doggy in need of a permanent loving home!”

To Knock Down Health-System Hurdles Between You and HIV Prevention, Try These 6 Things

Georgia legislative panel recommends mobile units, student loan aid for rural cancer care

How Venezuela has been preparing for a US invasion for more than two decades