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Government & Politics January 22, 2026

‘Expertise’ shouldn’t be a bad word – expert consensus guides science and society

by Micah Altman, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Philip N. Cohen, University of Maryland, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] A growing distrust of expertise…

A brown tabby/white cat inside a cage, looking outside

Pets and Pet Adoption January 22, 2026

“My name is Cole, 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 brown tabby/white domestic short hair. The following information on this potential…

A black/tan hound standing with tongue's out

Pets and Pet Adoption January 22, 2026

“My name is Blue. 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 black/tan hound. The following information on this potential family member is…

Opinion January 22, 2026

Derek Dooley: A Different Kind Of Football Coach Candidate

Photo: Derek Dooley, by John Tures By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College When I told a local resident that I was going to see Derek Dooley,…

A Lockheed Martin C-130J turboprop airlifter in flight

Business & Economy, Local Business January 22, 2026

Mexico Becomes First Latin American Nation to Operate C-130J Super Hercules

The Fuerza Aérea Mexicana (FAM) has acquired its first Lockheed Martin C-130J-30 Super Hercules tactical airlifter, becoming the first country in Latin America to operate the advanced aircraft, Lockheed Martin…

A shot of the East West Connector looking eastward from Austell Road, all the traffic seems to be headed westward

Transportation & Development January 22, 2026

Cobb County Seeks Public Input on East‑West Connector Improvements Study

According to a news release from the transportation consulting firm HNTB, the Cobb County Department of Transportation invites residents to a Public Open House on Jan. 29 to gather community…

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

Community, Things to Do January 22, 2026

Things to do this weekend in Cobb County: Friday January 23 to Sunday, January 25

Here is a list of a few things to do in Cobb County this weekend: Friday, January 23 to Sunday, January 25. Friday, January 23, 2026 Organize your pantry like…

Opinion January 22, 2026

Suggestions for parents in Mableton navigating the education system

Photo above: South Cobb High School, Larry Felton Johnson/Cobb County Courier By Larry King, Founder – STEM News Chronicle I offer these suggestions for parents in Mableton to become informed…

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

Weather January 22, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Thursday, January 22, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Thursday, January 22, 2026, with a high near 49 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be cloudy, with…

News, Transportation January 21, 2026

Cobb DOT list of road and lane closures as of Wednesday, January 21

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…

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Food Safety February 15, 2026

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