February 2022

Climate and Weather February 9, 2022

Georgia’s Severe Weather Preparedness Week focuses on tornadoes today

Severe Weather Preparedness Week continues in Georgia, and each day a different theme was chosen for the five-day observance. The theme for today is tornado preparedness. The National Weather Service has this…

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Smyrna February 9, 2022

Aunt Fanny’s Cabin, Black History Month, and more discussed at Smyrna City Council meeting

by Arielle Robinson Smyrna’s City Council tackled multiple issues at its first regular meeting of February, including but not limited to the potential demolition of Aunt Fanny’s Cabin, Black History…

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Education February 8, 2022

Students are suspended less when their teacher has the same race or ethnicity

By Matthew Shirrell, George Washington University [This article first appeared in The Conversation, used with permission] The Research Brief is a short take about interesting academic work. The big idea…

Climate and Weather February 8, 2022

Cobb weather February 9: Sunny again

According to the report from the National Weather Service, we’ll see sunny skies again in Cobb County with a high near 58 degrees. Wind at around 10 to 15 mph…

Climate and Weather February 8, 2022

Georgia’s Severe Weather Preparedness Week focuses on thunderstorms today

Severe Weather Preparedness Week continues in Georgia, and each day a different theme was chosen for the five-day observance. The theme for today is thunderstorm preparedness. The National Weather Service…

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Health Care February 8, 2022

Cobb COVID report February 8: cases, deaths, hospitalizations continue to decline

The new cases, deaths and hospitalizations for COVID-19 in Cobb County continued to decline in today’s reports. The numbers in this report were taken from the Georgia Department of Public…

Kennesaw February 8, 2022

Kennesaw’s popular Touch-a-Truck returns March 5

The City of Kennesaw sent the following press release announcing the date of this year’s popular Touch-a-Truck event: Kennesaw, GA (February 8, 2022) — Touch-A-Truck, the exciting and educational annual…

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New Business February 8, 2022

Austell Dental Excellence Opened a New Office Near Wellstar Cobb Hospital

Austell Dental Excellence sent us the following press release announcing the opening of an office near Wellstar Cobb Hospital: AUSTELL, GA—Dr. Terry Hopper and the team at Austell Dental Excellence…

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Politics February 8, 2022

Black state lawmakers pan plan for Clarence Thomas Capitol monument

By Ross Williams, Georgia RecorderFebruary 8, 2022 Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas could be honored with a statue on the grounds of the state Capitol, despite outcry from Democrats who…

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Business February 8, 2022

Vincent Mazzei promoted to VP by Kennesaw-based CROFT & Associates

Kennesaw-based CROFT & Associates announced in a press release that Vincent L. Mazzei P. E., a 34-year veteran of the industry, has been promoted to the position of vice president….

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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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