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Media January 13, 2026

Trump lawsuits seek to muzzle media, posing serious threat to free press

by Kathy Kiely, University of Missouri-Columbia and Lyrissa Barnett Lidsky, University of Florida, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] In December 2025, President Donald Trump filed…

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Business & Economy January 13, 2026

DOJ criminal probe highlights risk of Fed losing independence – a central bank scholar explains what’s at stake

by Cristina Bodea, Michigan State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The Department of Justice’s decision to open a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve chair…

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes January 13, 2026

How much do you know about Smyrna?

The City of Smyrna is one of the largest and most economically vibrant cities in Cobb County. But how much do you know about it? We’ve posted a quiz to…

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News, Weather January 13, 2026

High fire danger in central GA, light snow possible in far north GA

Residents across north and central Georgia are advised of heightened fire danger and the potential for light snow later this week, according to the latest Hazardous Weather Outlook issued by…

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Government & Politics, Local government January 13, 2026

Smyrna City Council mourns loss of Public Works Director Eric Randall

The Smyrna City Council acknowledged the unexpected loss of Public Works Director Eric Randall, who died unexpectedly on New Years Eve. “We had a difficult day yesterday,” said Mayor Derek…

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Pets and Pet Adoption January 13, 2026

“My name is Kiana. 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 female tan American pit bull terrier. The following information on this potential…

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Pets and Pet Adoption January 13, 2026

“My name is Hana, and I’m wide-eyed in anticipation of a loving home!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a female tortoiseshell domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…

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Community, Giving Back to the Community January 13, 2026

Keep Smyrna Beautiful begins 2026 with volunteer opportunities

Keep Smyrna Beautiful announced the following opportunities for residents to get involved in improving their community: MLK JR Days of Service Keep Smyrna Beautiful will host its 2026 Martin Luther King Jr. Days…

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Government & Politics, Local government January 13, 2026

Cobb’s public SPLOST meetings begin this Thursday

The public input meetings for Cobb County’s 2028 Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax kick off this Thursday, January 15, with a meeting at the Tim D. Lee Senior Center…

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