2022

Cobb weather December 17: Photo of cloudy skies above a residential street

Weather December 31, 2022

Cobb County weather forecast for Saturday, December 31

The National Weather Service forecasts rain and cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Saturday, December 31 with a high near 63 degrees. There is also a 30 percent chance…

Weather December 31, 2022

Hazardous weather outlook issued for Cobb County December 31: dense morning fog, possible afternoon thunderstorms

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other parts of the region on Saturday, December 31, due to a dense fog advisory in the…

Vanessa James in Marietta High polo shirt

Education December 30, 2022

A conversation with Vanessa James, retired Marietta City Schools teacher

By Arielle Robinson Vanessa James is a retired Marietta City Schools math teacher. She taught within the school district for 32 years, her entire career. She grew up in Marietta…

Transportation December 30, 2022

Road work and lane closure information for Cobb County posted by the Cobb DOT for the week of Saturday, December 31 to Friday, January 6

The following list of alerts and road/lane closures is reprinted from the Cobb County Department of Transportation Weekly Travel Advisory for the week of Saturday, December 31, 2022, to Friday,…

Marietta police SUV parked at the curb on Marietta Square

Marietta December 30, 2022

Pedestrian struck by vehicle and seriously injured on South Marietta Parkway

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 an accident resulting in serious…

Brick Kennesaw government building with four tall wooden columns

Kennesaw December 30, 2022

Ribbon-cutting ceremony for inclusive swing at Kennesaw’s Swift-Cantrell Park: Wednesday, January 4

The City of Kennesaw and Kennesaw Parks & Recreation will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new inclusive swing in the city’s inclusive playground at Swift-Cantrell Park. The ceremony will…

Weather December 30, 2022

Cobb County weather forecast for Friday, December 30

The National Weather Service forecasts cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Tuesday, December 30 with a high near 62 degrees. Tonight it is expected to shower before 2 a.m,…

The brick Kennesaw Police Department building with 6 small columns on a portico

Kennesaw December 29, 2022

Cobb County Fire & Emergency Services issues public information release about death of teen in Kennesaw frozen lake

Nicholas Danz, the public information officer for Cobb County Fire & Emergency Services, distributed the following public information release about the death of the 16-year-old teen who fell into a…

A large tree to the left of frame, surrounded by green undergrowth

Marietta December 29, 2022

Marietta Tree Keepers seeks volunteers for planting at Marietta City Club Golf Course

The Marietta Tree Keepers needs volunteers to help plant trees at the Marietta City Club Golf Course on Saturday, January 14, 2023. Sign-in and refreshments will begin at 9 a.m….

Map of Custer Park Sport & Fitness Center showing proximity to North Fairground Street in Marietta

Marietta December 29, 2022

Registration open for Marietta’s Gem City Mid-winter Camp

The City of Marietta announced on its website that registration for the Gem City Mid-Winter Camp is open. The camp, for children 6-12 years old, will take place February 20…

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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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