May 2021

Economy May 10, 2021

After weeks of stability Georgia gasoline prices take a six-cent jump

After weeks of stability at around $2.70 per gallon on average for regular unleaded at the pump, Georgia gasoline prices took a six-cent jump over the past week. According to…

Economy May 9, 2021

Loudermilk to introduce bill to cut unemployment benefits

Rep. Barry Loudermilk of Georgia’s 11th U.S. Congressional District announced in a press release that he will introduce legislation to cut the federal supplement to unemployment benefits. Loudermilk represents the…

Marietta May 9, 2021

Pedestrian struck by car in Marietta hospitalized with life-threatening injuries

Ofc. Chuck McPhilamy of the Marietta Police Department reports that a pedestrian was struck by a car in Marietta on Powder Springs Road just north of Chestnut Hill Road early…

2022 Elections May 8, 2021

Heather Kilpatrick announces run against Barry Loudermilk

Heather Kilpatrick announced that she will run in the 2022 Democratic primary, hoping to challenge Republican incumbent Barry Loudermilk in the general election in Georgia’s 11th U.S. Congressional district, She…

Sculpture of a design in a frame in a garden

Kennesaw May 8, 2021

Kennesaw’s Smith-Gilbert Gardens announces new sculptures in their Art Blooms Exhibit

The City of Kennesaw announced that new sculptures have been added to the Art Blooms exhibit Designed by Nature! at Smith-Gilbert Gardens. Art Blooms is a two-month exhibit that began…

Alderman Tim Houston (far left) with Acworth public works employees.

Acworth May 8, 2021

Acworth proclamations honor prayer, public works and preventative disease measures

Acworth’s city council and Board of Aldermen issued three proclamations recognizing the National Day of Prayer, a day dedicated to bringing awareness to deadly brain stem tumors and National Public…

Health Care May 8, 2021

Children’s Mental Health is always a priority

This guest opinion article on Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week is from Melanie Dallas, the Interim CEO of the Cobb County Community Services Board Over the past year, as the…

Cobb County May 7, 2021

Friendly fire: one Cobb police officer accidentally shot by another

While responding to a possible child welfare issue a Cobb police officer discharged a firearm at an attacking dog and accidentally shot his partner. The public information release from Sgt….

Health Care May 7, 2021

Wellstar first in country to use blood clot-clearing device

by Mark Woolsey The Wellstar Health System is breaking new medical ground, becoming the first in the country to use a recently developed medical device designed to clear blood clots…

roadwork equipment in article about lane closed SR 360

Cobb County May 7, 2021

North Cobb Parkway will have flagging to slow traffic for resurfacing Friday night

Georgia DOT contractors will flag traffic on North Cobb Parkway tonight as resurfacing continues from Barrett Parkway in Cobb County to the Bartow County line. This stretch of SR 3/North…

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