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Opinion January 28, 2026

Bookman: Plan to end Georgia’s income tax is an election-year illusion

by Jay Bookman, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] January 28, 2026 Lt. Gov. Burt Jones is running for a promotion to governor,…

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Crime & Public Safety January 28, 2026

Filming ICE is legal but exposes you to digital tracking – here’s how to minimize the risk

by Nicole M. Bennett, Indiana University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] When an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent shot and killed Renee Nicole Good in…

Map of Greenland in its flag colors

International January 28, 2026

Trump’s stated reasons for taking Greenland are wrong – but the tactics fit with the plan to limit China’s economic interests

by Steven Lamy, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] In 2019, during his first term, U.S. President Donald…

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

Science & Technology January 28, 2026

AI-induced cultural stagnation is no longer speculation − it’s already happening

by Ahmed Elgammal, Rutgers University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Generative AI was trained on centuries of art and writing produced by humans. But scientists…

GA Sen. John Kennedy

Opinion January 28, 2026

A JFK For Georgia’s GOP? This Kennedy Might Be The Next Lt. Governor

Photos by John Tures By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Before he even gave his West Georgia speech before a local Republican Party gathering last week…

roadwork equipment

News, Transportation January 28, 2026

Cobb DOT list of road and lane closures as of Wednesday, January 28

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…

News, Weather January 28, 2026

Very cold temperatures and hazardous wind chills are expected in Georgia over the weekend

While no hazardous weather is expected today, cold temperatures and potential weekend snow are forecast for the end of the week in north and central Georgia. The National Weather Service…

Upper-body photo of Lisa-Ruth Karnes

Community, Giving Back to the Community January 28, 2026

Cobb Community Foundation promotes programs director Lisa-Ruth Karnes, announces Vital Signs initiative

Photo of Lisa-Ruth Karnes provided by Cobb Community Foundation The following news release was submitted by the Cobb Community Foundation: As Cobb County continues to address challenges related to housing,…

Cobb weather February 15: Photo of cloudy skies above a residential street

Weather January 28, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Wednesday, January 28, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, with a high near 43 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be clear,…

Opinion January 27, 2026

Political Cartoon by Clay Jones

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Food Safety February 15, 2026

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from February 6 to February 12

The following are scores for the past week for restaurants, school cafeterias, hotels, and other food service facilities in Cobb County from the Georgia Department of Public Health. For more…

Puzzles Games and Quizzes February 15, 2026

Cobb County High School Mascots Quiz: Can You Match Each School to Its Mascot?

Try your hand at matching the Cobb County high schools with their mascots! The Cobb County Courier has a daily quiz in our email newsletter. But here on the main…

News, Weather February 15, 2026

Widespread Rain, Gusty Winds Expected Across North and Central Georgia Sunday

Widespread rain and gusty winds are expected across north and central Georgia today, with a few strong to marginally severe thunderstorms possible in central portions of the state. Damaging wind…

Weather February 15, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Sunday, February 15, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts showers here in Cobb County on Sunday, February 15, 2026, with a high near 59 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather…

Business & Economy, Local Business February 14, 2026

Construction, Healthcare and Retail Lead 51 New Business Licenses issued by Cobb

A total of 51 new businesses were issued licenses between Feb. 8 and Feb. 13, 2026. The listings reflect a diverse mix of service-based enterprises, including construction and contracting firms,…