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Photo from 1914 newspaper with group of Atlanta boosters meeting in Chattanooga about Dixie Highway project

History January 15, 2026

The automobile in Cobb County: The history of the Dixie Highway

By Larry Felton Johnson [This an evergreen article that we periodically republish as our readership grows, with added materials from the Georgia Historic Newspapers database and website housed at the…

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes January 15, 2026

How much do you know about Cobb transportation and roadways?

It seems like road work and lane closures never cease in Cobb County. But how much do you know about Cobb’s transportation infrastructure and roadways? Take the 10-question quiz below…

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

Community, Things to Do January 15, 2026

Things to do this weekend in Cobb County: Friday Jan 16 to Sunday Jan 18

Here is a list of a few things to do in Cobb County this weekend: Friday, January 16, to Sunday, January 18, 2026. Friday, January 16, 2026 Comedy on the…

Crime & Public Safety January 15, 2026

Two Cobb police officers face unrelated charges involving abuse of minors

Two Cobb County police officers are facing criminal charges involving abuse of minors. In the first case, Officer Withman Benjamin, 47, of Canton is charged with one count of sexual…

News, Weather January 15, 2026

Winter Weather Threatens Georgia: Cold, Fire Risk, and Snow Possible

Very cold wind chills, fire danger, and the chance of wintry precipitation are in the forecast for north and central Georgia, according to the National Weather Service. Dry conditions combined…

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Pets and Pet Adoption January 15, 2026

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

Weather January 15, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Thursday, January 15, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Thursday, January 15, 2026, with a high near 35 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…

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Pets and Pet Adoption January 15, 2026

“My name is Thanos. 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 gold labrador retriever. The following information on this potential family member…

News, Transportation January 14, 2026

Cobb DOT list of road and lane closures as of Wednesday, January 14

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…

Health & Wellness January 14, 2026

Vaccines Are Helping Older People More Than We Knew

This article by Paula Span first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Paula Span January 14, 2026 Let’s be clear: The primary reason to be vaccinated against shingles…

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News, Weather January 25, 2026

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