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Education, News August 9, 2026

Kennesaw State professor earns national award for contribution to education

[This article and the accompanying photo first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] Kennesaw State University professor Erik Malewski has received a national award for his…

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Food Safety August 9, 2026

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from July 31 to August 6

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…

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News, Weather August 9, 2026

Georgia Storms Could Bring Wind, Hail and Heavy Rain

Scattered thunderstorms could bring strong, gusty winds, small hail and heavy rain to mainly north Georgia Sunday afternoon and evening, with isolated flash flooding and damaging wind gusts also possible….

Weather August 9, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Sunday, August 9, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Sunday, August 9, 2026, with a high near 91 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

Community, Giving Back to the Community August 9, 2026

Georgia Realtor Jessica Ellis turns community roots into service in Cobb and Paulding

For Georgia Realtor Jessica Ellis, being rooted in a community means more than just selling homes. It means helping put food on tables, supporting cancer patients and connecting people with…

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Business & Economy, Local Business August 8, 2026

Cobb County Issues 69 New Business Licenses Aug. 2-9

Cobb County issued 69 new business licenses between Aug. 2 and Aug. 9, 2026, with the latest list spanning restaurants, health and personal-care services, contractors, consultants, retailers and other small…

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News, Transportation August 8, 2026

Latest schedule of lane closures for the ongoing $1.2 billion I-285 and I-20 West Interchange project in Cobb and Fulton

The Georgia Department of Transportation released the following updated schedule of lane closures for I-285 and I-20 for the estimated $1.2 billion I-285/I-20 West Interchange project. This week’s updated schedule…

Detail of Cobb County Police Department STEP Unit vehicle in article about fatal accident on I-75

Crime & Public Safety August 8, 2026

Collision on Barrett Parkway leads to life-threatening injuries

By Mark Woolsey Cobb County Police Department STEP Unit investigators are looking into a serious crash that happened on Barrett Parkway Thursday evening. Police say a red 2000 Chevy Silverado…

Crime & Public Safety August 8, 2026

Missing 2-Year-Old Found Dead in Marietta, Police Say

By Mark Woolsey The search for a missing toddler has come to a tragic end in Marietta. Marietta police say 2-year-old Messiah Harris was found dead at about 7:30 p.m….

Opinion August 8, 2026

Navigating change is an important back-to-school skill

By Melanie Dallas, LPC The start of a new school year is often filled with excitement. New teachers, new classmates, new routines, and new opportunities can make this season feel…

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Health & Wellness August 12, 2026