2020

Kennesaw March 17, 2020

Kennesaw adopts coronavirus policies; postpones controversial zoning matter

Kennesaw City Council passed several policies Monday aimed at combating the coronavirus, during a meeting that was streamed on Facebook due to advisories to practice social distancing. Council approved a…

Smyrna March 17, 2020

Smyrna Mayor Issues Statement on COVID-19

In a nearly empty city hall, Smyrna Mayor Derek Norton issued a lengthy statement on the COVID-19 virus response Monday night, updating citizens on the city’s course of action and…

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Kennesaw March 17, 2020

Caregiver sentenced for exploiting Kennesaw stroke victim

A live-in caregiver for a Kennesaw stroke victim was sentenced to 15 years, with five years to be served in prison, for taking nearly $20,000 from her client. Julia Maria…

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Health Care March 17, 2020

Cobb & Douglas Public Health working on drive-through testing for COVID-19

According to Valerie Crowe, the spokesperson for Cobb & Douglas Public Health, CDPH is working with federal, state and local partners to expand COVID-19 testing as rapidly as possible. These…

Marietta March 16, 2020

Marietta Police make changes due to coronavirus outbreak

In response to inquiries from the media, Officer Chuck McPhilamy of the Marietta Police Department sent an email describing the adaptations the department is making due to the coronavirus pandemic….

Cobb County Senior Services building with article about Tim D Lee Center reopening

Cobb County March 16, 2020

Cobb Senior Services asks for donations of food for at-risk seniors

Cobb Senior Services is asking for emergency donations of non-perishable food for at-risk seniors. Kathy Lathem, the Strategic Partnerships Manager of Cobb Senior Services sent out the following appeal: Hello…

2020 Elections March 16, 2020

Kyle Rinaudo: Candidate for GA House District 35

Kyle Rinaudo is running for Georgia State House of Representatives for House District 35. The 24-year-old Acworth native ran for the position in 2018 but lost in the primary to…

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Cobb County March 14, 2020

Volunteers and donations needed to help feed students affected by Cobb County school closures

One of the problems associated with the school closures in Cobb County brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic is that many low-income students depend on school lunches for their nutritional…

Austell March 13, 2020

Austell man convicted of meth and attempted-escape charges

An Austell man who was wanted on charges of meth distribution was convicted of multiple charges, including putting officers at risk, and sentenced to 30 years, with 25 of them…

Kennesaw March 13, 2020

Kennesaw releases list of suspended events

The City of Kennesaw sent the following press release about the public events in the city that have been suspended due to caution about the coronavirus outbreak. Kennesaw, GA (March…

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