2024

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Transportation July 1, 2024

Georgia gasoline price climbs 5 cents ahead of July 4

Image above generated by DALL-E from ChatGPT According to AAA’s weekly report, gasoline prices in Georgia climbed five cents over the past week, reaching an average cost of $3.31 per…

Climate and Weather July 1, 2024

Cobb County weather forecast for Monday, July 1, 2024

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Monday, July 1, 2024, with a high near 94 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…

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Climate and Weather July 1, 2024

Heat index of over 105 is expected for central Georgia on Monday

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Monday, July 1, for Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia. A heat advisory is in effect…

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Environment June 30, 2024

Cobb responds to local media coverage of spill into Lake Allatoona

Cobb County posted an update about its announcement of a wastewater spill into Lake Allatoona that was below the state Environmental Protection Division’s standards. The update stated that the headlines…

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Marietta June 30, 2024

City of Marietta to hold public hearings on tax increase

The City of Marietta will hold three public hearings regarding the city’s proposed tax increase. The millage rate will remain the same as last year, 4.692 mills, but state law…

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Health Care June 30, 2024

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from June 21 to June 27

The following are scores for the past week for restaurants, school cafeterias, hotels, and other food service facilities in Cobb County from the Georgia Department of Public Health. For more…

Climate and Weather June 30, 2024

Cobb County weather forecast for Sunday, June 30, 2024

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Sunday, June 30, 2024, with a high near 95 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

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Climate and Weather June 30, 2024

Heat advisory for east/central Georgia, with index of 105 possible

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Sunday, June 30, in Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia. A heat advisory has been issued…

Cobb County June 29, 2024

Purchase and installation of furniture and shelving approved for new Gritters Library

In a sign that the long-awaited opening of the new Gritters Library is near, the Cobb County Board of Commissioners, at its meeting last Tuesday, approved a $219,627.46 contract with…

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Business June 29, 2024

61 new businesses licensed by Cobb County over the week ending Friday, June 28

Here are the 61 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, June 28, 2024. These are only licenses for businesses in unincorporated Cobb County. Cities…

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Weather January 18, 2025

Arctic air mass to hit Georgia early next week; more winter storms possible

An Arctic air mass is expected to hit Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia early next week, bringing wind chills in the single digits or teens…

Education January 17, 2025

Cobb County School District to opt out of HB 581 homestead exemption

By Rebecca Gaunt The Cobb County School District is the latest local entity to announce its intention to opt out of the homestead exemption created by Georgia House Bill 581….

Climate January 17, 2025

Insurance for natural disasters is failing homeowners − I don’t have the answers, but I do know the right questions to ask

by Jay Feinman, Rutgers University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The wildfires that have devastated large parts of Los Angeles County have drawn fresh attention…

National January 17, 2025

Spending, regulations and DOGE: Office of Management and Budget director plays vital role helping government get stuff done

by Martha Coven, Princeton University and Bridget C.E. Dooling, The Ohio State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The Office of Management and Budget sounds…

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