June 2022

The "Star of Life" symbol represents medicine and health care. Three rectangles are arranged in a radial pattern to form a sort of abstract star shape, with a snake coiled around a staff superimposed on the center.

Health Care June 9, 2022

Wellstar Cobb Hospital president to report on the state of healthcare in South Cobb

According to a press release from the Cobb Chamber, President John Kueven of Wellstar Cobb Hospital will report on the state of healthcare in South Cobb at the Chamber’s South…

Gun violence June 9, 2022

Did the assault weapons ban of 1994 bring down mass shootings? Here’s what the data tells us

By Michael J. Klein, New York University [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] A spate of high-profile mass shootings in the U.S. has sparked calls for…

The new basketball court at the James T. Anderson Boys & Girls Club with a green abstract design

Marietta June 9, 2022

Reebok and Shaquille O’Neal Foundation refurbish basketball court for Boys & Girls Clubs in Marietta

Reebok, in collaboration with The Shaquille O’Neal Foundation and Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta (BGCMA), unveiled a refurbished basketball court yesterday for members of the James T. Anderson…

Climate and Weather June 9, 2022

Erratic weather forecast for Cobb continues June 9: mostly sunny but a chance of thunderstorms

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Thursday June 9, but there is a hazardous weather outlook for a chance of isolated to scattered…

Climate and Weather June 9, 2022

Hazardous weather outlook continues for Cobb and surrounding counties

The National Weather Service, has issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and much of the rest of north Georgia for today, Thursday June 9. The outlook warns of…

Pictured from left are, from Powder Springs, Mayor Pro Tem Henry Lust, City Manager Pam Conner, and Mayor Al Thurman; and from Selig, Greg Lewis, SVP Development; Steve Selig, president and CEO; and Steve Baile, Chief Development Officer

Land Use and Zoning June 8, 2022

First recent apartment development in Powder Springs not specifically for seniors holds groundbreaking

A groundbreaking was held for Heartwood Powder Springs, an apartment development described by the City of Powder Springs as “the first apartment development in the city not specifically marketed to seniors.”…

Row of buidlings in downtown Powder Springs

Powder Springs June 8, 2022

Powder Springs July 4th celebration to include fireworks, bands, cruise-in car show

The City of Powder Springs announced a July 4th celebration that will include classic and modern cars, live bands, food vendors, arts and crafts vendors, a kids’ area and a…

Three commissioners: Fred Beloin, David Anderson, and Stephen Vault at the podium

Land Use and Zoning June 8, 2022

Cobb Planning Commission recommends approval of rezoning application for townhomes on Mableton Parkway

The Cobb County Planning Commission in its meeting on Tuesday June 7 recommended approval of a rezoning application to build a townhome community in Cobb County Commission District 4, subject…

National June 8, 2022

‘My mom’s life mattered’: Son of Black shooting victim urges Congress to act

By Ariana Figueroa, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission]June 8, 2022 WASHINGTON — The son of a Black woman shot and killed by…

Health Care June 8, 2022

School mental health resources critical to ensuring safe school environments

By Amy Briesch, Northeastern University and Sandra M. Chafouleas, University of Connecticut [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Whenever a mass shooting takes place in schools,…

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Cobb County January 7, 2025

Cobb Collaborative marks Feb. 3-7 as Resiliency Week

By Mark Woolsey The non-profit Cobb Collaborative believes in the concept of resiliency- so much so that it will devote a whole week to the best ways to achieve it…

Health Care cost January 7, 2025

Americans’ rage at insurers goes beyond health coverage – the author of ‘Delay, Deny, Defend’ points to 3 reforms that could help

by Jay Feinman, Rutgers University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] My book “Delay, Deny, Defend: Why Insurance Companies Don’t Pay Claims and What You Can…

Immigration January 7, 2025

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