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Opinion January 1, 2026

Bookman: Understanding what led to Marjorie Taylor Greene’s transformation isn’t complicated

by Jay Bookman, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] January 1, 2026 Writing in the “Never Trump” outlet The Bulwark, columnist Jonathan V….

Georgia State Capitol on mostly sunny day

Government & Politics, State Government January 1, 2026

As the calendar flips to 2026, battle for control of the Georgia House cranks up

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] January 1, 2026 Most legislative races are pretty anti-climatic by the time general election…

Science & Technology January 1, 2026

Lower-cost space missions like NASA’s ESCAPADE are starting to deliver exciting science – but at a price in risk and trade‑offs

by Ari Koeppel, Dartmouth College, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] After a yearslong series of setbacks, NASA’s Escape and Plasma Acceleration and Dynamics Explorers, or…

Color drawing of the south side of the White House

Government & Politics January 1, 2026

Donald Trump’s first step to becoming a would-be autocrat – hijacking a party

by Justin Bergman, The Conversation, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] We used to have a pretty clear idea of what an autocrat was. History is…

Government & Politics January 1, 2026

All autocrats require an ‘architect’. Meet the man pulling the strings for Donald Trump

by Justin Bergman, The Conversation, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Every autocrat needs a clan of loyalists, strategists, masterminds – these are the figures behind…

Weather January 1, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Thursday, January 1, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Thursday, January 1, 2026, with a high near 57 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be partly cloudy,…

Environment, Weather & Environment January 1, 2026

Public Invited to Comment on Dam Project on Noses Creek near Macland Road in Cobb County

The Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) has announced a public comment period for a proposed dam improvement project at Noses Creek in Cobb County, where the developer is seeking a…

A brown/white American pit bull terrier sitting on a grey couch

Pets and Pet Adoption January 1, 2026

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

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

Pets and Pet Adoption January 1, 2026

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

Group shot of volunteers who did cleanup on Old Alabama and Cardell roads

Community, Giving Back to the Community January 1, 2026

Report with photos about litter cleanup on Old Alabama and Cardell roads

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about a litter cleanup on Old Alabama and Cardell roads. View Larger Map The Friends of Socktown along with help…

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News, Weather January 25, 2026

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