2024

Melissa Marten pictured with two employees named in the lawsuit, Daniel Vehar and Zach Alderson.

Education November 1, 2024

Cobb County schools’ superintendent, staff named in lawsuit over public comment stunt

Melissa Marten pictured with two employees named in the lawsuit, Daniel Vehar and Zach Alderson — Photo by Rebecca Gaunt By Rebecca Gaunt Two mothers of Cobb County School District…

A schoolhouse with books superimposed on the front

Education November 1, 2024

Cobb eighth grader expelled for warning friend of shooting threat

By Rebecca Gaunt Upon hearing that three Cobb schools were the target of a violent threat, a Campbell Middle School special education student accessed Google Chat in his first-period class…

The year 2024 in big red letters with "Vote" written in the "O" which is the shape of a campaign button

Elections November 1, 2024

Surge in Cobb absentee ballot requests delays mailing, as over 3,000 remain unmailed

According to a news release from the county, Cobb Elections is taking urgent steps to handle a surge in absentee ballot requests, collaborating with postal and delivery services to expedite…

Pedestrian Safety November 1, 2024

Dangerous conditions for pedestrians on South Cobb Drive at serious accident site

By Larry Felton Johnson According to a public information release from Officer Aaron Wilson, the Cobb County Police Department’s STEP Unit is investigating an incident on South Cobb Drive, north…

The big "Atlanta Braves" sign at the entrance to Truist Park

Cumberland November 1, 2024

The Battery Atlanta’s lineup of November events

The Battery Atlanta released the following schedule of November events: The Battery Atlanta invites the community to celebrate the holiday season in style with an exceptional lineup of November activities…

Smyrna November 1, 2024

Keep Smyrna Beautiful upcoming events include Eco-Kids Festival

Keep Smyrna Beautiful distributed the following schedule of upcoming events: Eco-Kids Festival: November 16 Join Keep Smyrna Beautiful on Saturday, November 16, 2024, from 10 am to noon to celebrate…

Cobb weather March 20: Photo of cloudy skies above a residential street

Climate and Weather November 1, 2024

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Friday, November 1, 2024

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Friday, November 1, 2024, with a high near 77 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

Photo of Jessica Guthrie, smiling, in outdoor setting

Cumberland November 1, 2024

ArtsBridge Foundation hires program coordinator and development coordinator

Photo of Jessica Guthrie courtesy of the ArtsBridge Foundation The ArtsBridge Foundation distributed the following press release announcing the addition of Janay Jefferson and Jessica Guthrie to its leadership staff:…

Elections November 1, 2024

For an estimated 4 million people with felony convictions, restoring their right to vote is complicated – and varies state by state

by Naomi F. Sugie, University of California, Los Angeles, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] People who are convicted of felonies might think they can’t vote….

Elections November 1, 2024

Georgians voting absentee urged by election officials to drop ballots off at county drop boxes

by Stanley Dunlap, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] October 29, 2024 The political landscape has shifted greatly since the 2020 presidential election…

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2024

Cobb County schools’ superintendent, staff named in lawsuit over public comment stunt

Cobb eighth grader expelled for warning friend of shooting threat

Surge in Cobb absentee ballot requests delays mailing, as over 3,000 remain unmailed

Dangerous conditions for pedestrians on South Cobb Drive at serious accident site

The Battery Atlanta’s lineup of November events

Keep Smyrna Beautiful upcoming events include Eco-Kids Festival

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Friday, November 1, 2024

ArtsBridge Foundation hires program coordinator and development coordinator

For an estimated 4 million people with felony convictions, restoring their right to vote is complicated – and varies state by state

Georgians voting absentee urged by election officials to drop ballots off at county drop boxes