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

Science & Technology November 26, 2025

The ChatGPT effect: In 3 years the AI chatbot has changed the way people look things up

by Deborah Lee, Mississippi State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Three years ago, if someone needed to fix a leaky faucet or understand inflation,…

Michael Paris hold award, flanked by Chamber and East Cobb council officials

Business & Economy November 26, 2025

East Cobb Area Council selects Michael Paris as its East Cobb Citizen of the Year

Photo above: Michael Paris, flanked by Chamber and East Cobb council officials, holds the award. Photo courtesy of Cobb Chamber The East Cobb Area Council of the Cobb Chamber chose…

Local Government, News November 26, 2025

Three South Cobb mayors to speak at South Cobb Area Council’s final meeting of the year

The South Cobb Area Council of the Cobb Chamber will host the three mayors who lead cities in South Cobb: Austell Mayor Ollie Clemons, Mableton Mayor Michael Owens, and Powder…

Drawing of a large red ribbon decorated with Christmas lights in front of a pine limb also with lights

Libraries November 26, 2025

South Cobb Regional Library gives the gift of creativity in its December line-up

By Kelly Johnson South Cobb Regional Library has on its December schedule a creative itinerary, with its Hand Made for the Holidays leading off the month on Tuesday, December 2nd…

Lane closures and road work November 26, 2025

Cobb DOT road and lane closures as of Wednesday, November 26, 2025

The following road and lane closures, currently active, are listed on the Cobb County DOT website. To expand the map for a particular roadway, click on the legend to the…

Sign for the Cobb County Adult Detention Center facility

Crime & Public Safety November 26, 2025

Man arrested for firing gun on Cumberland Parkway near Paces Ferry Road

By Mark Woolsey An Austell man now faces several charges after authorities say he fired a weapon near a busy intersection Sunday afternoon. Cobb Police say a 23-year-old man was…

Medical symbolic staff with serpents and wings

Opinion November 26, 2025

Declassifying Nurses As Professionals Will Spike Health Care Costs

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Nurses and would-be nurses reacted in shock to revelations that their degree is no longer considered “professional,” limiting how much…

Weather November 26, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Wednesday, November 26, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts partly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, with a high near 63 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly…

An orange tabby cat loafed inside a cage

Pets and Pet Adoption November 25, 2025

“My name is Jerry, 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 orange tabby domestic short hair. The following information on this potential…

A black/brown hound with a yellow scarf, looking happy

Pets and Pet Adoption November 25, 2025

“My name is Quan, and I’m so excited about the prospect of going home with you!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a male black/brown hound. The following information on this potential family member is…

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News, Transportation January 24, 2026

This week’s schedule of lane closures for the ongoing $1.2 billion I-285 and I-20 West Interchange project in Cobb and Fulton

The Georgia Department of Transportation released the following updated schedule of lane closures for I-285 and I-20 for the estimated $1.2 billion I-285/I-20 West Interchange project. This week’s updated schedule…

News, Weather January 24, 2026

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