July 2022

Crime July 23, 2022

Man sentenced to 40 years, 15 years of the sentence in custody with no parole, for aggravated child molestation

A man who was a soldier at Fort Benning at the time of his arrest has been sentenced to 40 years, with 15 of them to be served in custody…

mural of the word "Marietta" in bright colors

Second Helpings July 23, 2022

Lasting Restaurant Trends in 2022 in Cobb County

By Brian Benefield [This is the latest of Brian Benefield’s Second Helpings columns, highlighting food in Cobb County. To read more of his reviews, follow this link] Covid-19 has affected…

2020 Elections July 23, 2022

Why Donald Trump can’t be prosecuted for ‘dereliction of duty’ for his inaction on Jan. 6

By Tim Bakken, United States Military Academy West Point [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] During the prime-time hearing on July 21, 2022 of the House…

Georgia State Capitol on mostly sunny day

Health Care July 23, 2022

From miscarriage liability to taxes, lots to sort out in Georgia’s anti-abortion law

by Jill Nolin, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission]July 22, 2022 A court decision ordering Georgia’s anti-abortion law to immediately take effect Wednesday…

Climate and Weather July 23, 2022

National Weather Service issues hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County due to likelihood of scattered storms throughout region

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other parts of north Georgia on Saturday July 23 2022 due to a likelihood of scattered thunderstorms…

Climate and Weather July 23, 2022

Cobb County weather forecast and climate summary: July 23

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Saturday July 23, but with a 30 percent chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms. The expected high…

Cobb County government building sign, a vertical rectangular sign with the words "Board of Commissioners," "County Clerk," "County Manager," "County Office," "Employment," and a wheelchair entrance icon

Pets and Pet Adoption July 23, 2022

Cobb Animal Shelter temporarily closed to public due to case of strep zoo

The Cobb County Animal Services Shelter will be closed to outside visitors because of a confirmed case of Streptococcus zooepidemicus, or “strep zoo,” at the shelter. Strep zoo is a…

Transportation July 22, 2022

Emergency bridge repairs in Marietta at I-75 and I-575 junction this weekend

The Georgia Department of Transportation announced in a press release that emergency bridge repairs will close lanes on I-75 near the intersection with I-575 this weekend. Contractors for the Georgia Department…

image of coronavirus with "coronas" or crowns extending outward from a sphere

Health Care July 22, 2022

COVID among the school-aged residents of Cobb County: July 22, 2022

The table below is a summary of the Georgia Department of Public Health‘s School Aged COVID-19 Data Report for the week ending July 22. Cobb CountyAge categoryAll cases to date14-day…

Transportation July 22, 2022

Road work and lane closure information for Cobb County posted by the Cobb DOT for July 23 – July 29

The following list of alerts and road/lane closures is reprinted from the Cobb County Department of Transportation Weekly Travel Advisory for the week of Saturday July 23 to Friday July…

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