August 2022

Climate and Weather August 10, 2022

Cobb County weather forecast for Thursday August 11

The National Weather Service forecasts more showers and thunderstorms here in Cobb County on Thursday August 11 with a high near 86. Extended forecast This forecast is centered on Dobbins…

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Health Care August 10, 2022

COVID in Cobb County: August 10, 2022

This is a summary of the COVID figures for Cobb County and Georgia from the status reports issued on August 10, 2022. The Georgia Department of Public Health is now…

Environment August 10, 2022

EPA Action Boosts Grassroots Momentum to Reduce Toxic ‘Forever Chemicals’

Andy Miller August 10, 2022 [This article by Andy Miller was first published in Kaiser Health News, republished with permission] ROME, Ga. — The intake pumps that once drew 6…

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Crime August 10, 2022

Two 18-year-olds charged in yesterday’s robbery and shooting on Riverside Parkway

Two 18-year-old men were charged with armed robbery and aggravated assault in the shooting of an 18-year-old woman who is recovering from her wounds in Grady Memorial Hospital. Sgt. Wayne…

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Greenways and Trails August 10, 2022

Public meeting on proposed trail to connect Powder Springs with Austell, with link to the Silver Comet Trail

There will be a public meeting for the Austell-Powder Springs Trail Scoping Study on Thursday, Aug. 18, at 6:30 p.m. at the Threadmill Complex – City of Austell Council Chambers…

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Music August 10, 2022

Jukebox Giants: Motown & More coming to the Strand Theatre

Jukebox Giants: Motown & More! is coming to Marietta‘s Strand Theatre August 12-21. For more details, refer to the announcement from the CIty of Marietta website, reprinted below: The Earl…

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Smyrna August 10, 2022

City of Smyrna experiencing phone service problems in government offices

The City of Smyrna announced on its website that some of the the city’s government offices are experiencing temporary problems with their phone service. The announcement gave the following instructions…

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Health Care August 10, 2022

After ‘a Lot of Doors Shut in Our Face,’ Crusading Couple Celebrate Passage of Burn Pit Bill

Michael McAuliff August 9, 2022 [This article first appeared in Kaiser Health News, republished with permission] The battle was just beginning for Le Roy Torres and his wife, Rosie, when…

Criminal Justice System August 10, 2022

Why searching an ex-president’s estate is not easily done – 4 important things to know about the FBI’s search of Mar-a-Lago

By Clark D. Cunningham, Georgia State University [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The FBI’s raid of former President Donald Trump’s estate on Aug. 8, 2022,…

Health Care August 10, 2022

Biden administration suspends Kemp’s health care plan months before planned start

by Jill Nolin, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission]August 10, 2022 The Biden administration has followed through on its threat to suspend Georgia’s…

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August 2022

Cobb County weather forecast for Thursday August 11

COVID in Cobb County: August 10, 2022

EPA Action Boosts Grassroots Momentum to Reduce Toxic ‘Forever Chemicals’

Two 18-year-olds charged in yesterday’s robbery and shooting on Riverside Parkway

Public meeting on proposed trail to connect Powder Springs with Austell, with link to the Silver Comet Trail

Jukebox Giants: Motown & More coming to the Strand Theatre

City of Smyrna experiencing phone service problems in government offices

After ‘a Lot of Doors Shut in Our Face,’ Crusading Couple Celebrate Passage of Burn Pit Bill

Why searching an ex-president’s estate is not easily done – 4 important things to know about the FBI’s search of Mar-a-Lago

Biden administration suspends Kemp’s health care plan months before planned start