August 2020

Guest Opinion August 25, 2020

As schools open, children’s mental health remains a priority

[This is a guest opinion by Melanie Dallas, LPC, the interim CEO of the Cobb County Community Services Board] By Melanie Dallas, LPC If last spring students were enthusiastic about…

Sign in front of Cobb & Douglas Public Health on County Services Parkway in article about Cobb & Douglas Public Health hiring

Health Care August 24, 2020

Pop-up COVID-19 tests for Cobb and Douglas counties

Cobb & Douglas Public Health released the schedule for free pop-up COVID-19 tests for the coming week. Here is the text of their announcement: NEW Pop-Up COVID-19 Testing for Week…

The coronavirus vaccines might have contributed to a rise in gasoline prices illustrated by photo of Kroger gas station on South Cobb Drive

Economy August 24, 2020

Tropical storm Laura may drive Georgia gas prices upward

According to a press release from Montrae Waiters, the spokeswoman from AAA – The Auto Club Group, tropical storm Laura may damage Gulf oil capacity and drive Georgia gasoline prices…

Health Care August 24, 2020

Wellstar pediatrician warns against skipping immunizations for children

Dr. Andrew Doyle, a pediatrician with Wellstar Health System, warned that a dangerous drop in childhood immunizations is taking place nationwide, and if it continues as the schools reopen for…

Marietta August 24, 2020

Serious injury crash on Whitlock Ave in Marietta

According to a public information release from Officer Chuck McPhilamy of the Marietta Police Department, the department’s Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Unit is investigating a multi-vehicle serious injury crash…

Campbell High School stadium in article about Newnan game

Sports August 22, 2020

Campbell Spartans sports charges on in unprecedented times

By Natalie Brevick and Sudha Gururaj Due to the novel coronavirus, the Georgia High School Association (GHSA) has made some crucial changes this fall’s high school sports seasons. GHSA, which…

Acworth City Hall in article about Baker Road annexation

Acworth August 21, 2020

City events, business discussed at short Acworth board meeting

In a brief meeting Thursday evening, Acworth’s City Council and Board of Aldermen provided updates on events and incidents happening around the city. City Manager Brian Bulthuis announced he is…

Tiffany Wingo steps forward to speak as the Wingo family's attorney Tim Gardner looks on (photo by Richard Solomon)

Cobb County August 21, 2020

‘I can’t breathe’: Calls for Investigation into Kevil Wingo’s Death Rise

COBB COUNTY, GA – Georgia lawmaker David Wilkerson, representatives from the Cobb NAACP and Georgia ACLU held a press conference Thursday at the Cobb County Detention Center and called on…

Cobb County August 20, 2020

Results from the Senior Citizen Council of Cobb Coronavirus Needs Survey

The Senior Citizen Council of Cobb County submitted the following informational article: The Senior Citizen Council of Cobb County which is a nonprofit advocacy organization for older residents conducted a…

photo of Cobb Superior Court building from the front with a blue sky with clouds in the background

Cobb County August 20, 2020

Cobb DA Joyette Holmes issues statement on Kevil Wingo’s death at the Cobb jail

Cobb County District Attorney Joyette Holmes issued a statement on the death of Kevil Wingo while in custody at the Cobb County Adult Detention Center. Wingo died in custody in…

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