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Energy January 14, 2026

Why unlocking Venezuelan oil won’t mean much for US energy prices

by Amy Myers Jaffe, New York University; Tufts University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] In the wake of U.S. forces’ arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás…

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International January 14, 2026

Iran’s protests have spread across provinces, despite skepticism and concern among ethnic groups

by Shukriya Bradost, Virginia Tech, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] When Iran’s ongoing protests began in Tehran’s Grand Bazaar on Dec. 28 2025, the government…

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Government & Politics, Local government January 14, 2026

Cobb BOC approves $2 million in SPLOST funds to the Veterans Memorial project

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the allocation of an additional $2 million from excess 2022 SPLOST revenue to the Veterans Memorial project, bringing the total county contribution…

A tri-color/white American pit bull terrier looking happy with tongue's out

Pets and Pet Adoption January 14, 2026

“My name is Mulan, 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 female tri-color/white American pit bull terrier. The following information on this potential…

An orange tabby cat with someone's hand in front of it

Pets and Pet Adoption January 14, 2026

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

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Arts & Culture, Theatre January 14, 2026

Marietta Theatre Company unveils 2026 season lineup with tickets now on sale

Marietta Theatre Company announced its 2026 season lineup on the City of Marietta website, featuring three high-energy musicals and offering season ticket packages starting at just $65. Individual and season…

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes January 14, 2026

Quiz: How much do you know about the City of Marietta?

How much do you know about the City of Marietta? We run daily quizzes in the Cobb County Courier newsletter, and lately we’ve begun running quizzes on the main website….

Marietta police SUV parked at the curb on Marietta Square

Crime & Public Safety January 14, 2026

Man arrested by FBI for robbery spree suspected in Marietta armed robbery

By Mark Woolsey Police have identified the suspect in a Dec. 28 armed robbery in Marietta. [The Cobb County Courier has a policy of withholding or redacting the name of…

News, Weather January 14, 2026

Light snow, dangerously low wind chills coming to north Georgia Wednesday

Light snow and dangerously cold wind chills are forecast for parts of north Georgia beginning tonight and continuing into the weekend, prompting a hazardous weather outlook from the National Weather…

Cobb weather March 30: Photo of cloudy skies above a residential street

Weather January 14, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Wednesday, January 14, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, with a high near 53 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly…

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Health & Wellness March 30, 2026

She Owed Her Insurer a Nickel, So It Canceled Her Coverage

This article by Elisabeth Rosenthal first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Elisabeth Rosenthal, March 30, 2026 Last summer, Lorena Alvarado Hill received a series of unexpected medical…

Government & Politics, State Government March 30, 2026

Rising tensions, farewell speeches and spirited debates usher in final week of the 2026 session

by Ross Williams, Alander Rocha, Maya Homan, and Jill Nolin, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] March 28, 2026 Things are coming to…

Immigration March 30, 2026

Macon No Kings event ends abruptly when sheriff tries to address concerns about cooperation with ICE

by Alander Rocha, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] March 28, 2026 MACON, Ga. — Hundreds of people gathered Saturday in Macon, about…

Justice March 30, 2026

Two verdicts in two days: How American courts are rewriting the rules for Big Tech and children

by Carolina Rossini, UMass Amherst, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Within 48 hours, the legal landscape governing social media and children shifted in ways that…

Science & Technology March 30, 2026

Panicking scientists, canceled experiments – federal funding cuts turned my work as a research dean into crisis management

by Nara Parameswaran, Michigan State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Fielding frantic faculty emails and panicked texts was not how I had hoped my…