January 2022

News Media January 24, 2022

Fact-checking may be important, but it won’t help Americans learn to disagree better

By Taylor Dotson, New Mexico Tech [This article first appeared in The Conversation, used with permission] Entering the new year, Americans are increasingly divided. They clash not only over differing…

Gasoline pump resting in its cradle used in articles about Georgia gasoline prices

Economy January 24, 2022

Oil prices drive Georgia gasoline prices slightly up over past week

An increase in price-per-gallon of oil contributed to driving gasoline prices up in Georgia and in Cobb County. According to the weekly press release from Montrae Waiters the spokeswoman for…

Climate and Weather January 24, 2022

Cobb weather January 24

According to the report from the National Weather Service, we should have a sunny day here in Cobb County with a high near 55. 7-day forecast The following is the…

coronavirus imposed on Cobb County School District signage

Health Care January 24, 2022

Watchdog group posts COVID data not shared by Cobb County School District

By Rebecca Gaunt The Cobb County School District updated its COVID-19 data Friday for the first time in over a month, the same day Watching the Funds – Cobb posted…

Photo of South Cobb Regional Library in article about fall book sale

Cobb County Public Library January 23, 2022

Cobb Library’s Graphic Novel Club to discuss March: Book 2 by John Lewis

The Cobb Public Library‘s Graphic Novel Book Club will meet virtually tomorrow night to discuss the graphic work by the late John Lewis, March: Book 2. The meetings are held…

Cobb County January 23, 2022

New updates posted on the condition of former Cobb BOC Chairman Mike Boyce

There have been two new updates posted on the Caring Bridge page for former Cobb County Board of Commissioners Chairman Mike Boyce since Cobb County posted its update on January…

Marietta January 23, 2022

City of Marietta reminds residents: Exemption applications due April 1

The City of Marietta posted the following announcement on its website reminding residents of the April 1, 2022 deadline for various tax exemptions: MARIETTA – All 2022 applications for Homestead,…

Man in Norwegian nursing home sitting in front of table by Christmas tree

Health Care January 23, 2022

Conflicts between nursing home residents are often chalked up to dementia – the real problem is inadequate care and neglect

By Eilon Caspi, University of Connecticut [This article first appeared in The Conversation, used with permission] Frank Piccolo was a beloved high school chemistry teacher in Ontario, Canada, until his…

4 men and women outside Smyrna City Hall beside a large sign that says "Stop the Sale"

Land Use and Zoning January 23, 2022

A breakdown of Smyrna’s controversial decision to sell public land to a private brewery

By Arielle Robinson After months of impassioned debate on both sides of the issue, Smyrna’s City Council voted to sell the green space near the city community center so that…

Weather outlook for Cobb County Sunday January 23 Sunny skies with high near 48

Climate and Weather January 22, 2022

Cobb weather January 23

According to the report from the National Weather Service, we’ll have a sunny day in Cobb County on Sunday January 23. The high should be around 48 degrees. 7-day forecast…

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