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  • June 28, 2022 | Cobb Chamber announces recovery drink manufacturer relocating to Cobb County
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Business June 28, 2022

Cobb Chamber announces recovery drink manufacturer relocating to Cobb County

The Cobb Chamber announced that BIOLYTE, a recovery drink manufacturer, is relocating to Marietta in Cobb County. The move into the new facility will result in a total workforce of…

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Business

Cobb Chamber announces recovery drink manufacturer relocating to Cobb County


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Health Care

Donating to help women get abortions is a First Amendment right – protected by Supreme Court precedents


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Religion

Why the Supreme Court’s football decision is a game-changer on school prayer


Georgia NAACP President James Woodall spoke outside the Richard B. Russell federal courthouse at a July 2020 press conference detailing a lawsuit asking a judge to change the election process used to select Georgia PSC commissioners. The suit alleges the process delivers white candidates who fail to adequately represent Black Georgians. Stanley Dunlap/Georgia Recorder (File)

Energy

Federal trial starts claiming Black voters disenfranchised by Georgia PSC elections



Abortion rights protestors march through Atlanta following the Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade. Right-wing groups are seeking a special Legislative session to immediately ban abortions. Ross Williams/Georgia Recorder

Health Care

Abortion foes push for Kemp to call special session to expand Georgia restrictions


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Transportation

GDOT to suspend lane closures for July 4th weekend


Jim Harner

Cobb County

Jim Harner expected to be named new Cobb County HR Director against backdrop of critical staffing shortages


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Climate and Weather

Hazardous weather outlook issued for Cobb County due to scattered thunderstorms



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Climate and Weather

Cobb County weather forecast and climate summary: June 28


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Health Care

Wellstar Health System and UnitedHealthcare sign agreement


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Cobb County

Three annexations on Cobb BOC agenda tomorrow, two into Smyrna, one into Acworth


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Cobb County

Items on the Cobb Board of Commissioners consent agenda for the Tuesday June 28 meeting



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Opinion

Bookman: Why wait till next session to pass an outright abortion ban in Georgia?


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Economy

Georgia gasoline prices drop over the past week with decline in crude oil prices


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Climate and Weather

Hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County: Monday June 27


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Climate and Weather

Cobb County weather and climate: Monday June 27



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Business June 28, 2022

Cobb Chamber announces recovery drink manufacturer relocating to Cobb County

The Cobb Chamber announced that BIOLYTE, a recovery drink manufacturer, is relocating to Marietta in Cobb County. The move into the new facility will result in a total workforce of…


U.S. Supreme Court building

Health Care June 28, 2022

Donating to help women get abortions is a First Amendment right – protected by Supreme Court precedents

By Lucinda M. Finley, University at Buffalo [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Several Texas abortion funds – which are charities that help people who can’t…


U.S. Supreme Court building

Religion June 28, 2022

Why the Supreme Court’s football decision is a game-changer on school prayer

By Charles J. Russo, University of Dayton This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission The U.S. Supreme Court has consistently banned school-sponsored prayer in public schools. At…


Georgia NAACP President James Woodall spoke outside the Richard B. Russell federal courthouse at a July 2020 press conference detailing a lawsuit asking a judge to change the election process used to select Georgia PSC commissioners. The suit alleges the process delivers white candidates who fail to adequately represent Black Georgians. Stanley Dunlap/Georgia Recorder (File)

Energy June 28, 2022

Federal trial starts claiming Black voters disenfranchised by Georgia PSC elections

by Stanley Dunlap, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission]June 28, 2022 Georgia‌ ‌Power’s plan to saddle its customers with a 12% electricity rate…


Abortion rights protestors march through Atlanta following the Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade. Right-wing groups are seeking a special Legislative session to immediately ban abortions. Ross Williams/Georgia Recorder

Health Care June 28, 2022

Abortion foes push for Kemp to call special session to expand Georgia restrictions

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission]June 27, 2022 With the Supreme Court’s decision to overrule Roe v. Wade Friday, abortion…


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Transportation June 28, 2022

GDOT to suspend lane closures for July 4th weekend

The Georgia Department of Transportation announced in a press release that GDOT lane closures for road work will be suspended from Friday, July 1 at 12 p.m. until 10 p.m….


Jim Harner

Cobb County June 28, 2022

Jim Harner expected to be named new Cobb County HR Director against backdrop of critical staffing shortages

At its meeting this evening the Cobb County Board of Commissioners is expected to name Jim Harner as the county’s new Chief Human Resources Officer.  He’ll be taking over during…


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Climate and Weather June 28, 2022

Hazardous weather outlook issued for Cobb County due to scattered thunderstorms

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and much of the rest of north Georgia for June 28, 2022 (and continuing through the week) due…


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Climate and Weather June 28, 2022

Cobb County weather forecast and climate summary: June 28

The National Weather Service forecasts a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms here in Cobb County on Tuesday June 28, with a high near 82 degrees. Extended forecast This…


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Health Care June 27, 2022

Wellstar Health System and UnitedHealthcare sign agreement

Wellstar Health System and UnitedHealthcare have signed a new agreement after months in which Wellstar facilities were out-of-network for patients insured by UnitedHealthcare. Negotiations broke down last year and on…


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Cobb County June 27, 2022

Three annexations on Cobb BOC agenda tomorrow, two into Smyrna, one into Acworth

The consent agenda for the Cobb County Board of Commissioners includes three annexations into Cobb’s cities: Two of the annexations are into steadily-expanding Smyrna, and one into Acworth. The Acworth…


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Cobb County June 27, 2022

Items on the Cobb Board of Commissioners consent agenda for the Tuesday June 28 meeting

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners consent agenda consists of topics needing a vote that are expected to be adopted without opposition on the board. The consent agenda is printed…


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Opinion June 27, 2022

Bookman: Why wait till next session to pass an outright abortion ban in Georgia?

by Jay Bookman, Georgia Recorder [This opinion article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission]June 27, 2022 I have a question for Gov. Brian Kemp: When’s the special…


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Economy June 27, 2022

Georgia gasoline prices drop over the past week with decline in crude oil prices

Georgia gasoline prices dropped seven cents per gallon on average over the past week, driven by a decline in crude oil prices. Cobb County prices are ten cents more on…


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Climate and Weather June 27, 2022

Hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County: Monday June 27

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and much of the rest of north Georgia due to the likelihood of scattered thunderstorms, some of which…


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Climate and Weather June 27, 2022

Cobb County weather and climate: Monday June 27

The National Weather Service forecasts a chance of showers and thunderstorms with increasing likelihood after 2 p.m. here in Cobb County on Monday June 27, with an expected high near…


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Criminal Justice System June 26, 2022

Cobb BOC to take up intergovernmental agreement to house Kennesaw detainees at the Cobb Adult Detention Center

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners has been asked to approve a Housing Intergovernmental Agreement to house detainees at the Cobb County Adult Detention Center who are arrested in the…


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Health Care June 26, 2022

What would it mean to codify Roe into law – and is there any chance of that happening?

By Linda C. McClain, Boston University [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Abortion rights advocates are looking for alternative ways to protect a woman’s right to…


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Climate and Weather June 26, 2022

Hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County June 26: “A few of the storms could be strong with an isolated severe thunderstorm possible”

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and much of the rest of north Georgia for June 26 and into the week due to the…


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Cobb County June 26, 2022

Draft of Cobb County 2040 Comprehensive Plan 5-Year update to be posted online for public comment Tuesday June 28

The draft of the Cobb County 2040 Comprehensive Plan 5-Year update will be posted online by the county on Tuesday June 28 for a mandatory public comment period that ends…


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Business

Cobb Chamber announces recovery drink manufacturer relocating to Cobb County


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Health Care

Donating to help women get abortions is a First Amendment right – protected by Supreme Court precedents


U.S. Supreme Court building

Religion

Why the Supreme Court’s football decision is a game-changer on school prayer


Georgia NAACP President James Woodall spoke outside the Richard B. Russell federal courthouse at a July 2020 press conference detailing a lawsuit asking a judge to change the election process used to select Georgia PSC commissioners. The suit alleges the process delivers white candidates who fail to adequately represent Black Georgians. Stanley Dunlap/Georgia Recorder (File)

Energy

Federal trial starts claiming Black voters disenfranchised by Georgia PSC elections



Abortion rights protestors march through Atlanta following the Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade. Right-wing groups are seeking a special Legislative session to immediately ban abortions. Ross Williams/Georgia Recorder

Health Care

Abortion foes push for Kemp to call special session to expand Georgia restrictions


A front end loader scraping pavement

Transportation

GDOT to suspend lane closures for July 4th weekend


Jim Harner

Cobb County

Jim Harner expected to be named new Cobb County HR Director against backdrop of critical staffing shortages


weather Cobb June 11 lightning with a Cobb County Courier logo and "hazardous weather outlook"

Climate and Weather

Hazardous weather outlook issued for Cobb County due to scattered thunderstorms



Cloudy sky with Cobb County Courier logo in left bottom corner

Climate and Weather

Cobb County weather forecast and climate summary: June 28


hospital building

Health Care

Wellstar Health System and UnitedHealthcare sign agreement


map at the intersection of Concord Road and the East West Connector with a section highlighted representing the area of annexation

Cobb County

Three annexations on Cobb BOC agenda tomorrow, two into Smyrna, one into Acworth


the sign in front of the Cobb County Board of Commissioners building

Cobb County

Items on the Cobb Board of Commissioners consent agenda for the Tuesday June 28 meeting



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Business

Cobb Chamber announces recovery drink manufacturer relocating to Cobb County


U.S. Supreme Court building

Health Care

Donating to help women get abortions is a First Amendment right – protected by Supreme Court precedents


U.S. Supreme Court building

Religion

Why the Supreme Court’s football decision is a game-changer on school prayer


Georgia NAACP President James Woodall spoke outside the Richard B. Russell federal courthouse at a July 2020 press conference detailing a lawsuit asking a judge to change the election process used to select Georgia PSC commissioners. The suit alleges the process delivers white candidates who fail to adequately represent Black Georgians. Stanley Dunlap/Georgia Recorder (File)

Energy

Federal trial starts claiming Black voters disenfranchised by Georgia PSC elections



Abortion rights protestors march through Atlanta following the Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade. Right-wing groups are seeking a special Legislative session to immediately ban abortions. Ross Williams/Georgia Recorder

Health Care

Abortion foes push for Kemp to call special session to expand Georgia restrictions


A front end loader scraping pavement

Transportation

GDOT to suspend lane closures for July 4th weekend


Jim Harner

Cobb County

Jim Harner expected to be named new Cobb County HR Director against backdrop of critical staffing shortages


weather Cobb June 11 lightning with a Cobb County Courier logo and "hazardous weather outlook"

Climate and Weather

Hazardous weather outlook issued for Cobb County due to scattered thunderstorms



Cloudy sky with Cobb County Courier logo in left bottom corner

Climate and Weather

Cobb County weather forecast and climate summary: June 28


hospital building

Health Care

Wellstar Health System and UnitedHealthcare sign agreement


map at the intersection of Concord Road and the East West Connector with a section highlighted representing the area of annexation

Cobb County

Three annexations on Cobb BOC agenda tomorrow, two into Smyrna, one into Acworth


the sign in front of the Cobb County Board of Commissioners building

Cobb County

Items on the Cobb Board of Commissioners consent agenda for the Tuesday June 28 meeting



Cobb County Courier logo with the title "Business and Industry"

Business June 28, 2022

Cobb Chamber announces recovery drink manufacturer relocating to Cobb County

The Cobb Chamber announced that BIOLYTE, a recovery drink manufacturer, is relocating to Marietta in Cobb County. The move into the new facility will result in a total workforce of…


U.S. Supreme Court building

Health Care June 28, 2022

Donating to help women get abortions is a First Amendment right – protected by Supreme Court precedents

By Lucinda M. Finley, University at Buffalo [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Several Texas abortion funds – which are charities that help people who can’t…


U.S. Supreme Court building

Religion June 28, 2022

Why the Supreme Court’s football decision is a game-changer on school prayer

By Charles J. Russo, University of Dayton This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission The U.S. Supreme Court has consistently banned school-sponsored prayer in public schools. At…


Georgia NAACP President James Woodall spoke outside the Richard B. Russell federal courthouse at a July 2020 press conference detailing a lawsuit asking a judge to change the election process used to select Georgia PSC commissioners. The suit alleges the process delivers white candidates who fail to adequately represent Black Georgians. Stanley Dunlap/Georgia Recorder (File)

Energy June 28, 2022

Federal trial starts claiming Black voters disenfranchised by Georgia PSC elections

by Stanley Dunlap, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission]June 28, 2022 Georgia‌ ‌Power’s plan to saddle its customers with a 12% electricity rate…


Abortion rights protestors march through Atlanta following the Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade. Right-wing groups are seeking a special Legislative session to immediately ban abortions. Ross Williams/Georgia Recorder

Health Care June 28, 2022

Abortion foes push for Kemp to call special session to expand Georgia restrictions

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission]June 27, 2022 With the Supreme Court’s decision to overrule Roe v. Wade Friday, abortion…


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Business June 28, 2022

Cobb Chamber announces recovery drink manufacturer relocating to Cobb County

The Cobb Chamber announced that BIOLYTE, a recovery drink manufacturer, is relocating to Marietta in Cobb County. The move into the new facility will result in a total workforce of…


U.S. Supreme Court building

Health Care June 28, 2022

Donating to help women get abortions is a First Amendment right – protected by Supreme Court precedents

By Lucinda M. Finley, University at Buffalo [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Several Texas abortion funds – which are charities that help people who can’t…


U.S. Supreme Court building

Religion June 28, 2022

Why the Supreme Court’s football decision is a game-changer on school prayer

By Charles J. Russo, University of Dayton This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission The U.S. Supreme Court has consistently banned school-sponsored prayer in public schools. At…


Georgia NAACP President James Woodall spoke outside the Richard B. Russell federal courthouse at a July 2020 press conference detailing a lawsuit asking a judge to change the election process used to select Georgia PSC commissioners. The suit alleges the process delivers white candidates who fail to adequately represent Black Georgians. Stanley Dunlap/Georgia Recorder (File)

Energy June 28, 2022

Federal trial starts claiming Black voters disenfranchised by Georgia PSC elections

by Stanley Dunlap, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission]June 28, 2022 Georgia‌ ‌Power’s plan to saddle its customers with a 12% electricity rate…


Abortion rights protestors march through Atlanta following the Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade. Right-wing groups are seeking a special Legislative session to immediately ban abortions. Ross Williams/Georgia Recorder

Health Care June 28, 2022

Abortion foes push for Kemp to call special session to expand Georgia restrictions

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission]June 27, 2022 With the Supreme Court’s decision to overrule Roe v. Wade Friday, abortion…


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