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News, Transportation December 11, 2025

Cobb DOT list of road and lane closures as of Wednesday, December 10

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…

Community December 11, 2025

Upcoming holiday events in Smyrna include concert series, menorah lighting

The City of Smyrna distributed the following list of upcoming events: Blanket Concert Series December 13, 2025 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Enjoy live music at the Blanket Concert Series….

Weather December 11, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Thursday, December 11, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Thursday, December 11, 2025, with a high near 47 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly clear,…

Health & Wellness December 10, 2025

Navigating Food Allergies During the Holiday Season: What Families Need to Know

Photo courtesy of Wellstar Health System Wellstar Health System submitted the following article about navigating food allergies for the holiday season: A food allergy occurs when the body’s immune system…

A white/tan Siberian husky with a red checkered scarf

Pets and Pet Adoption December 10, 2025

“My name is Kodiak, 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 white/tan Siberian husky. The following information on this potential family member…

A beige/white kitten held by someone on a table

Pets and Pet Adoption December 10, 2025

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

The "Star of Life" symbol represents medicine and health care. Three rectangles are arranged in a radial pattern to form a sort of abstract star shape, with a snake coiled around a staff superimposed on the center.

Health & Wellness December 10, 2025

This HIV Expert Refused To Censor Data, Then Quit the CDC

This article by Amy Maxmen first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Amy Maxmen December 10, 2025 John Weiser, a doctor and researcher, has treated people with HIV…

Georgia State Capitol on mostly sunny day

Government & Politics, State Government December 10, 2025

Democrat flips northeast Georgia state House seat, pulling off special election upset

by Maya Homan and Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] December 9, 2025 Democrats gained a northeast Georgia House seat during…

Science & Technology December 10, 2025

Most normal matter in the universe isn’t found in planets, stars or galaxies – an astronomer explains where it’s distributed

by Chris Impey, University of Arizona, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] If you look across space with a telescope, you’ll see countless galaxies, most of…

outline of a human head with drawing of brain visible

Music December 10, 2025

We are hardwired to sing − and it’s good for us, too

by Elinor Harrison, Washington University in St. Louis, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] On the first Sunday after being named leader of the Catholic Church…

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History December 14, 2025

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