2020

2020 Elections December 31, 2020

Craig Owens sworn in as Cobb County Sheriff

Craig Owens was sworn in as Cobb County sheriff, a historic landmark since Owens became the first Black sheriff in the 189-year history of the county. The oath of office…

Janet Memark speaks at Healthy Start meeting used in article about COVID cases in Cobb

Health Care December 31, 2020

Dr. Memark warns of “incredible surge” of COVID-19 in Cobb

Dr. Janet Memark, the District Health Director of Cobb & Douglas Public Health (CDPH) distributed a message in the CDPH newsletter, warning of an “incredible surge” and a record number…

2020 Elections December 29, 2020

Raffensperger: Cobb County had 99.99 percent accuracy in signature verification

Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger released the results of the hand-audit of a sampling of Cobb County Ballots, and found an underwhelming two irregularities, neither of them fraud. This…

Cobb County December 29, 2020

“Our collective hearts are broken”: Atlanta police statement on Kennedy Maxie’s death

The Atlanta Police Department issued a short statement on the tragic shooting death of Kennedy Maxie, a seven-year-old student at Sedalia Park Elementary School, part of the Cobb County School…

CDPH staff member Nicholas Hayes receives COVID-19 vaccine at the Marietta Public Health Center

Health Care December 23, 2020

Cobb & Douglas Public Health gets its first doses of COVID-19 vaccine

Cobb & Douglas issued the following news release: Cobb & Douglas Public Health (CDPH) has received the first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine and began providing vaccinations to staff wishing…

Marietta December 23, 2020

Cobb County Community Services Board: Neighbors fulfill Angel Tree wishes

The Cobb County Community Services Board issued the following press release about a group of neighbors in downtown Marietta who pitched in to help out during the holiday season: Neighbors…

Row of buidlings in downtown Powder Springs

Powder Springs December 23, 2020

Powder Springs held a town hall on downtown redevelopment plan

The City of Powder Springs issued the following news release about the town hall last week that focused on downtown development: A revitalized downtown core along with an expanded and…

Health Care December 23, 2020

Cobb County Community Services Board Says “Thank You” to outgoing Cobb County Chairman Mike Boyce

The Cobb County Community Services Board (CCCSB) submitted the following article: Cobb County Community Services Board (CCCSB) recently honored Cobb County Chairman Mike Boyce as he retires from his service…

Cobb County December 22, 2020

Monique Sheffield sworn in as Cobb District 4 Commissioner

Monique Sheffield was sworn in as the new county commissioner from District 4. Superior Court Judge Kellie Hill, who had her own swearing-in ceremony last week, presided over the ceremony…

Due to social distancing protocols, overflow audience members attended the public hearing for the Lockhart Drive rezoning via Zoom from the Ben Robertson Community Center. (Asst. City Manager Marty Hughes at the microphone).

Kennesaw December 22, 2020

Kennesaw City Council rejects controversial student housing project

The rezoning and variance requests for the proposed student housing project at 1320 Lockhart Dr. were denied by the Kennesaw City Council Monday. This was the first test of Kennesaw’s…

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Climate and Weather December 21, 2024

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Saturday, December 21, 2024

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Saturday, December 21, 2024, with a high near 45 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be clear, with…

Smyrna December 20, 2024

Smyrna’s purchase of First Baptist Church property closes

The sale of the Smyrna First Baptist Church building and its nine-acre property on Church Street to the City of Smyrna has closed, and a new location for the church’s…

Cobb County December 20, 2024

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta CEO to speak at next Cobb Chamber Marquee Monday

The Cobb Chamber’s 2025 Marquee Monday series will begin on January 13 at the Coca-Cola Roxy, 800 Battery Ave SE #500, Atlanta, GA 30339. Donna Hyland, President and CEO of Children’s…

Justice December 20, 2024

What does the US attorney general actually do? A law professor explains

by Jennifer Selin, Arizona State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Shortly after former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz withdrew from consideration to serve as U.S….

Gun violence December 20, 2024

3D-printed guns, like the one allegedly used to kill a health care CEO, are a growing threat in the US and around the world

by Nir Kshetri, University of North Carolina – Greensboro, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Police investigating the shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on Dec….

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