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History July 28, 2022

Marietta History Center to present talk by Christa McCay on cemetery preservation

Christa McCay, M.H.P. (Master of Heritage Preservation) will give a talk on cemetery preservation as part of the Marietta History Center‘s On Doing History lecture series. McCay has worked for…

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Health Care July 28, 2022

COVID in Cobb County: from July 27 2022 report

The Georgia Department of Public Health is now reporting on the COVID numbers for the state weekly instead of daily. These numbers are from the report issued on Wednesday July…

Climate and Weather July 28, 2022

Cobb County hazardous weather outlook for upcoming week: thunderstorms plus climbing heat index

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other parts of north Georgia for Thursday July 28 due to the likelihood of isolated to scattered…

Climate and Weather July 28, 2022

Cobb County weather forecast Thursday July 28

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Thursday July 28, 2022, but with a chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms. The expected high is…

Marietta police SUV parked at the curb on Marietta Square

Marietta July 27, 2022

Single-vehicle crash in Marietta leads to critical injuries to driver

Steve Chayane Sanchez, 24, of Acworth was taken to Wellstar Kennestone Hospital with critical injuries after a single-vehicle crash that took place at around 2:35 a.m. Wednesday morning on North…

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Cobb County July 27, 2022

Cobb County millage rate and budget passed

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners passed the proposed millage rate on a 4-1 vote, with District 1 Commissioner Keli Gambrill in opposition, and the approximately $1.2 billion budget on…

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Smyrna July 27, 2022

Friends of Smyrna Library book sale to be held August 27

The Friends of Smyrna Library issued the following press release announcing their upcoming book sale to be held Saturday August 27, 2022. SMYRNA, GA (July 25, 2022) – The Friends…

International July 27, 2022

Russia’s withdrawal from the International Space Station could mean the early demise of the orbital lab – and sever another Russian link with the West

By Wendy Whitman Cobb, Air University [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Russia intends to withdraw from the International Space Station after 2024, according to an…

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Politics July 27, 2022

An antidemocratic philosophy called ‘neoreaction’ is creeping into GOP politics

By George Michael, Westfield State University [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] President Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election were brazenly…

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 July 27, 2022

Georgians scramble for monkeypox-fighting vaccine as supply lags spike in cases

by Stanley Dunlap, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission]July 26, 2022 Georgia health experts are on high alert as the number of people…

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Uncategorized January 15, 2025

Cobb County announces intent to opt out of HB 581 homestead exemption

Cobb County announced in a news release (reprinted below) that it intends to opt out of the homestead exemption created by Georgia’s new law created with the passage and signing…

Education January 15, 2025

Kennesaw State, Georgia Leadership Institute for School Improvement partnership will expedite career advancement for educators

[This article by Travis Highfield first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] A new partnership between the Bagwell College of Education and the Georgia Leadership Institute…

Marietta January 15, 2025

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