March 2022

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Health Care March 19, 2022

No, the COVID pandemic in Cobb County is not over — March 18

The COVID pandemic in Cobb County is not over. I wrote that headline because we’ve received pushback on running these update articles from a few readers who insist that the…

Georgia State Capitol on mostly sunny day

Government transparency and freedom of information, Opinion March 18, 2022

Sunshine Week: State AG says huzzah, state Senate not so keen on free speech

by John McCosh, Georgia Recorder [This opinion article was first published in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] March 18, 2022 We are closing out National Sunshine Week, a time…

satellite weather map for eastern United States March 18

Climate and Weather March 18, 2022

Cobb weather March 19: continuing thunderstorms, possibly severe

According to a report from the National Weather Service, we might see a continuation of the severe storms that hit Cobb County and adjacent counties Friday morning. The NWS released…

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Transportation March 18, 2022

More lane closures as bridge rehab on I-75 at Terrell Mill Road in Cobb County continues

The Georgia Department of Transportation announced in a press release that this weekend will bring more lane closures on Terrell Mill Road at the I-75 overpass for the ongoing bridge rehab project….

Transportation March 18, 2022

More lane closures on Macland Road for resurfacing

The Georgia Department of Transportation announced in a press release that this weekend will bring more lane closures on Macland Road between New Macland Road and Windy Hill Road. View…

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Cobb County Courts March 18, 2022

Cobb Superior Court Judge Mary Staley Clark retires

Cobb County distributed the following press release announcing the retirement of long-time Cobb County Superior Court Judge Mary Staley Clark: March 18, 2022 –Judge Mary Staley Clark, who has served…

Marietta police SUV parked at the curb on Marietta Square

Marietta March 18, 2022

Fatal accident on I-75 at the Delk Road overpass in Marietta

According to a public information release from Officer Chuck McPhilamy of the Marietta Police Department, the department’s Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (S.T.E.P.) Unit is investigating a fatal motor vehicle crash…

2022 Elections March 18, 2022

Dustin McCormick: Democratic candidate for HD 45 special and 2022 elections

By Rebecca Gaunt Businessman Dustin McCormick is running as a Democrat in both the House District 45 special election on April 5 and the regular 2022 election. State Rep. Matt…

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Climate and Weather March 18, 2022

Severe weather outlook in effect in Cobb until 11:30 a.m.

For the next half hour, Cobb and the following counties are under special weather alert from the National Weather Service. Here are the affected counties and the alert: Event:Special Weather…

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Crime March 18, 2022

Smyrna man sentenced to 6+ years in connection with romance scam

The U.S. Department of Justice announced that a Smyrna man, Oluwadamilare Kolaogunbule, entered a guilty plea on charges of money laundering in connection with a romance scam and was sentenced…

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