August 2022

Superintendents Chris Ragsdale and Grant Rivera were joined by students Madison Drew and Tyvionna Freeman.

Education August 31, 2022

Superintendents Ragsdale, Rivera join students for NAACP education forum

By Rebecca Gaunt Getting back to normal during a pandemic, with the Uvalde school shooting tragedy fresh on everyone’s minds, is no easy task for staff and students, as addressed…

Climate and Weather August 31, 2022

Cobb County weather forecast Thursday September 1

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Thursday September 1 with a high near 91 degrees. What is the Cobb overnight weather forecast for Thursday…

Marietta Police Department August 31, 2022

Marietta City Manager recommends interim Police Chief Marty Ferrell as permanent chief

Marietta interim Police Chief Marty Ferrell has been recommended by City Manager Bill Bruton to take on the job permanently. According to the City of Marietta website: Appointed by Mr….

Accidentally car-free August 31, 2022

Accidentally car-free in Cobb County Part 6: a walk to the public library

[This is an installment in the series “Accidentally car-free” about getting around Cobb County without the use of a car. To see a list of the entire series visit this…

At a Jan. 24, Rotary Club of Atlanta meeting, Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger defended the integrity of Georgia’s elections and his refusal to overturn 2020 election results. Stanley Dunlap/Georgia Recorder

Voting Rights August 31, 2022

State subpoenas media texts and emails from critic of Georgia electronic voting system

by Stanley Dunlap, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission]August 31, 2022 A plaintiff in a lawsuit challenging the state’s electronic voting system is…

A row of narrow storefronts along Marietta Square, directly across from Glover Park

Marietta August 31, 2022

Brown Bag Lunchtime Concerts return with a concert by Scotty Paulk tomorrow on Marietta Square

Marietta Parks, Recreation & Facilities announced on the City of Marietta website that the popular Brown Bag Lunchtime Concerts will return tomorrow, September 1 at noon with a concert by…

Internet privacy activists say the end of Roe vs. Wade could bring new scrutiny to issues of digital privacy. Pictured: Abortion protest in Atlanta, May 14, 2022. Ross Williams/Georgia Recorder

Health Care August 31, 2022

How might law enforcement use digital tracking to to enforce Georgia’s strict anti-abortion law?

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission]August 30, 2022 “Are we starting it today?” “We can if u want the one…

Climate and Weather August 31, 2022

Cobb County weather forecast for Wednesday August 31: Morning update

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Wednesday August 31 with a high near 89 degrees. Patchy fog is expected before 8 a.m. What is…

Climate and Weather August 30, 2022

Cobb County weather forecast for Wednesday August 31

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Wednesday August 31, with a high near 90 degrees. What is the Cobb overnight weather forecast for Wednesday…

Poster for the ribbon-cutting for the new Cobb elections building

Cobb County August 30, 2022

Cobb elections open house and job fair to be held at new headquarters

By Rebecca Gaunt Anyone interested in learning more about the election process or applying for a job with the Cobb elections team should mark the September 10 open house on…

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