June 2022

The exterior of Smyrna City Hall, a red brick building with four large columns

Smyrna June 21, 2022

Smyrna City Council unanimously approves Juneteenth, Veterans Day as paid city holidays

By Arielle Robinson Smyrna City Council members approved a motion to make Juneteenth and Veterans Day paid city holidays for eligible staff during its regular meeting at City Hall Monday…

Climate and Weather June 21, 2022

Sunny and hot in Cobb County, Tuesday June 21

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies and hot temperature here in Cobb County on Tuesday June 21, with a high near 97 degrees. There is a Code Orange air…

Environment June 21, 2022

Code Orange air quality alert in effect for metro Atlanta today

The Georgia Environmental Protection Division relayed a Code Orange air quality alert for metro Atlanta to the National Weather Service, warning of high ozone levels for Tuesday June 21. The…

Climate and Weather June 20, 2022

Cobb County weather forecast for Tuesday June 21

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Tuesday June 21, with a high near 96 degrees. We’re under a Code Orange air quality alert for…

Environment June 20, 2022

Code Orange air quality alert issued for metro Atlanta for tomorrow, June 21

According to an alert from the National Weather Service, the Georgia Environmental Protection Division of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Alert for…

Jeff Buzzelli with text "2022 Greater Atlanta Heart Walk Chair"

Health Care June 20, 2022

Comcast Exec Jeff Buzzelli to chair Greater Atlanta Heart Walk

Comcast Business announced that Senior VP Jeff Buzzelli will chair the American Heart Association’s 2022 Greater Atlanta Heart Walk, which will take place at The Battery Atlanta. The company issued…

Georgia Symphony Orchestra interim co-Executive Directors Susan Stensland and Mary Kay Howard.

Music June 20, 2022

GSO Executive Director steps down, retired executive director and board member to co-lead in the interim

The Georgia Symphony Orchestra announced changes in its leadership with the resignation of Executive Director Taylor Rambo. The GSO issued the following press release: (Marietta, Ga., June 20, 2022) The…

Smyrna June 20, 2022

Smyrna City Council agenda for this evening includes Juneteenth and Veterans Days holidays, new License and Variance Board chair

The agenda for this evening’s meeting of the Smyrna City Council includes formalizing Juneteenth and Veterans Day as paid city holidays, and the appointment of Deputy City Administrator Penny Moceri…

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

Economy June 20, 2022

Georgia gasoline prices decline … but not by much

Georgia gasoline price declined slightly over the past week over the past week, but not by much, registering only a one cent decline, compared with a three-cent average drop nationally….

Marietta June 20, 2022

Pedestrian seriously injured in Marietta hit-and-run, police seek public’s help in identifying and locating suspect

A pedestrian was seriously injured by a hit-and-run driver in Marietta, and the Marietta Police Department is asking for help in identifying and locating the suspect. According to Officer Chuck…

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Health Care cost December 29, 2024

What are pharmacy benefit managers? A health economist explains how lack of competition drives up drug prices for everyone

by James B. Rebitzer, Boston University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Wegovy and Ozempic are weight loss drugs that promise to transform the treatment of…

History December 29, 2024

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