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News, Transportation February 4, 2026

Cobb DOT list of road and lane closures as of Wednesday, February 4

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, click on the legend to…

Cobb weather February 4: Photo of cloudy skies above a residential street

Weather February 4, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Wednesday, February 4, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, with a high near 53 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly cloudy,…

Government & Politics, Local government February 4, 2026

No Electric Rate Increase for Marietta Power Customers in 2026

Marietta Power announced it will not raise electric rates in 2026, providing continued relief to residential and business customers amid widespread increases by other providers across Georgia. The decision marks…

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Affordable Housing, Real Estate February 4, 2026

Marietta Preserves 208 Affordable Housing Units with Support for Walton Village Renovation

The City of Marietta announced on its website the preservation of 208 affordable multi-family housing units at Walton Village apartments following the city’s endorsement of a successful application for Low-Income…

Music February 3, 2026

2026 Kennesaw Concert Series Brings Legendary Sounds to Depot Park

Photo of Night Ranger courtesy of the City of Kennesaw The City of Kennesaw submitted the following news release about its Kennesaw Concert Series: The City of Kennesaw is turning…

Medical symbolic staff with serpents and wings

Health & Wellness February 3, 2026

NIH Grant Disruptions Slow Down Breast Cancer Research

This article by Martha Bebinger, WBUR, first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Martha Bebinger, WBUR February 3, 2026 Inside a cancer research laboratory on the campus of…

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

Immigration February 3, 2026

Noem: Body cameras to be deployed to immigration agents, starting in Minneapolis

by Ariana Figueroa, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] February 2, 2026 WASHINGTON — Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced Monday that body…

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Government & Politics, National Government February 3, 2026

Ossoff’s dominance in the U.S. Senate money race continues

by Niles Francis, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] February 3, 2026 Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff is entering 2026 with a huge…

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International February 3, 2026

Russia’s drone pipeline: How Iran helps Moscow produce an ever-evolving unmanned fleet

by Amy McAuliffe, University of Notre Dame, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] With Russian ground troops bogged down in a grinding war of attrition, Moscow…

Outline of the map of Iran with an Irani flag superimposed on it

International February 3, 2026

US military action in Iran risks igniting a regional and global nuclear cascade

by Farah N. Jan, University of Pennsylvania, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The United States is seemingly moving toward a potential strike on Iran. On…

International February 3, 2026

Denmark’s generous child care and parental leave policies erase 80% of the ‘motherhood penalty’ for working moms

by Alexandra Killewald, University of Michigan, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] For many women in the U.S. and around the world, motherhood comes with career…

Wisconsin Lutheran College choir in four rows

Music February 3, 2026

Wisconsin Lutheran College choirs to perform in Marietta

The following news release was submitted by Wisconsin Lutheran College: The Wisconsin Lutheran Choir and Chamber Choir of Wisconsin Lutheran College, under the direction of Dr. James A. Nowack, will perform a concert…

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

Home sale prices, Real Estate February 3, 2026

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

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

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News, Weather February 3, 2026

Widespread light rain expected across north and central Georgia Tuesday evening

Rain will move through north and central Georgia tonight, with the heaviest amounts expected in the far northern mountains. No widespread hazardous weather is forecast in the coming days. Although…

Government & Politics, Local government February 3, 2026

Alicia Giddens begins new role as Cobb Water System Director

By Mark Woolsey Cobb’s water operations are in new hands. Alicia Giddens began work as Cobb Water System Director Monday, after being appointed to the post last week by the…

A tan/white Jack Russell terrier with a blue leash

Pets and Pet Adoption February 3, 2026

“My name is King. 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 tan/white Jack Russell terrier. The following information on this potential family…

Pets and Pet Adoption February 3, 2026

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

Weather February 3, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Tuesday, February 3, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, with a high near 57 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

Business & Economy, Food and Restaurants February 2, 2026

Smalls Sliders coming to Windy Hill Road

By Mark Woolsey Rocky Moore and his commercial real estate development partner were looking for a means to an end. They wanted a franchise concept that would provide them with…

Arts & Culture, Dance February 2, 2026

Kennesaw Parks & Recreation to host a Valentine’s Dance on Friday, Feb. 13

The City of Kennsaw posted the following announcement: Kennesaw Parks & Recreation will host a Valentine’s Dance on Friday, Feb. 13, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Ben Robertson…

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Cobb DOT list of road and lane closures as of Wednesday, February 4

Cobb DOT list of road and lane closures as of Wednesday, February 4

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Wednesday, February 4, 2026

No Electric Rate Increase for Marietta Power Customers in 2026

Marietta Preserves 208 Affordable Housing Units with Support for Walton Village Renovation

2026 Kennesaw Concert Series Brings Legendary Sounds to Depot Park

NIH Grant Disruptions Slow Down Breast Cancer Research

Noem: Body cameras to be deployed to immigration agents, starting in Minneapolis

Ossoff’s dominance in the U.S. Senate money race continues

Russia’s drone pipeline: How Iran helps Moscow produce an ever-evolving unmanned fleet

US military action in Iran risks igniting a regional and global nuclear cascade

Denmark’s generous child care and parental leave policies erase 80% of the ‘motherhood penalty’ for working moms

Wisconsin Lutheran College choirs to perform in Marietta

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

Widespread light rain expected across north and central Georgia Tuesday evening

Alicia Giddens begins new role as Cobb Water System Director

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

Cobb DOT list of road and lane closures as of Wednesday, February 4

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Wednesday, February 4, 2026

No Electric Rate Increase for Marietta Power Customers in 2026

Marietta Preserves 208 Affordable Housing Units with Support for Walton Village Renovation

2026 Kennesaw Concert Series Brings Legendary Sounds to Depot Park

NIH Grant Disruptions Slow Down Breast Cancer Research

Noem: Body cameras to be deployed to immigration agents, starting in Minneapolis

Ossoff’s dominance in the U.S. Senate money race continues

Russia’s drone pipeline: How Iran helps Moscow produce an ever-evolving unmanned fleet

US military action in Iran risks igniting a regional and global nuclear cascade

Denmark’s generous child care and parental leave policies erase 80% of the ‘motherhood penalty’ for working moms

Wisconsin Lutheran College choirs to perform in Marietta

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

Widespread light rain expected across north and central Georgia Tuesday evening

Alicia Giddens begins new role as Cobb Water System Director

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

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

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Tuesday, February 3, 2026

Smalls Sliders coming to Windy Hill Road

Kennesaw Parks & Recreation to host a Valentine’s Dance on Friday, Feb. 13