October 2020

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Cobb County October 9, 2020

Town hall to mark the one-year anniversary of Kevil Wingo’s death

A coalition of Cobb community groups hosted a third town hall at Glover Park about the numerous deaths in the Cobb County Adult Detention Center Wednesday evening, about a year…

Health Care October 9, 2020

Wellstar telepsychiatrist highlights suicide prevention

The Courier spoke with Dr. Jonathan Peeples, the Director of Telepsychiatry for Wellstar Health Systems about suicide prevention. Dr. Peeples said that over the past year Wellstar has adopted a…

Cobb County October 9, 2020

John Tully named new chairman of Elder Abuse Task Force

John Tully has been named the new chairman of the North Georgia/Cobb Elder Abuse Task Force, according to a public information release from Cobb County District Attorney Joyette Holmes. Tully…

Campbell High School stadium in article about Newnan game

Sports October 8, 2020

Campbell Spartans set to face Morrow Mustangs in virus-altered matchup

By Natalie Brevick and Sudha Gururaj After a couple of losses on the road and a key home win on Sept. 18, the Campbell Spartans are hoping to dominate in…

Mayor Derek Easterling and Judi Burrell in front of newly named Dale Burell Complex

Kennesaw October 8, 2020

Kennesaw public works complex reveals new name

The Dale Burrell Complex in Kennesaw unveiled its new name and signage during a dedication ceremony Wednesday. Burrell, an Army veteran, started the industrial firm Burrellco in 1966 and was…

Detail of Cobb County Police Department STEP Unit vehicle in article about fatal accident on I-75

Cobb County October 7, 2020

Second fatal motorcycle accident in Cobb within past three days

The second fatal motorcycle accident has occurred in Cobb County within the past three days. According to a public information release from Sergeant Wayne Delk of the Cobb County Police…

2020 Elections October 7, 2020

Connie Di Cicco, Democratic candidate for Georgia House District 44

The Courier spoke on the phone with Connie Di Cicco, the Democratic Party candidate running for Georgia House of Representatives District 44 (HD-44). Di Cicco advanced as the only Democrat…

Cobb County October 7, 2020

Justice for Kevil Wingo: Mixed reactions to DA Holmes’s decision

On September 16 Cobb County District Attorney Joyette Holmes opened a new chapter in the ongoing investigations of Mr. Kevil Wingo’s death at the Cobb County Adult Detention Center. In…

Cobb County October 6, 2020

Motorcyclist killed on Canton Road

According to a public information release from Sergeant Wayne Delk of the Cobb County Police Department, the department’s Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Unit is investigating a fatal collision that…

Powder Springs October 6, 2020

Powder Springs to hold livestream Q&A on 2022 SPLOST

The City of Powder Springs issued the following news release about a livestream event the city is holding to answer questions about the 2022 SPLOST: Powder Springs to livestream, Q&A…

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Labor April 24, 2024

Supreme Court appears open to Starbucks’ claims in labor-organizing case

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Justice April 24, 2024

Opening statements are the most important part of a trial – as lawyers in Trump’s hush money case know well

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Should family members be in charge of family businesses? We analyzed 175 studies to understand when having a family CEO pays off

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Education April 24, 2024

Georgia governor signs school voucher bill to provide $6,500 toward private tuition

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Opinion April 24, 2024

Political Cartoon from John Cole

Political cartoon by John Cole first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission.

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