Search Results for Jackie Mcmorris

Cobb County March 27, 2022

Cobb county manager Jackie McMorris named LiveSafe Resources “Woman of the Year”

Dr. Jackie McMorris, Cobb County’s county manager, has been named “Woman of the Year” by LiveSafe Resources. LiveSafe Resources is a service organization whose mission is to fight domestic violence,…

Cobb County February 28, 2020

Jackie McMorris appointed new Cobb County manager

Dr. Jackie McMorris was approved as the new Cobb County manager after a 4-1 vote at Tuesday night’s meeting of the Cobb County Board of Commissioners. District 4 Commissioner Lisa…

Cobb County February 28, 2020

Lisa Cupid’s complete statement on her vote on the Jackie McMorris appointment

The following is the complete statement delivered at Tuesday’s meeting of the Cobb County Board of Commissioners by District 4 Cobb County Commissioner Lisa Cupid about why she voted “no”…

Government & Politics, Local government April 14, 2026

Curtis “Buddy” Tesar appointed Cobb’s Chief Financial Officer

Photo above: Screenshot of Curtis “Buddy” Tesar from the video of the Cobb BOC meeting Curtis “Buddy” Tesar was unanimously approved as Cobb County’s Chief Financial Officer during the Board…

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Cobb County Explained, Cobb Government March 26, 2026

Cobb County Explained: How Cobb County Government Is Structured

This is an entry in a series called Cobb County Explained. To learn more about this series, visit this link to the series introduction. Cobb County operates under a commission-based…

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News, Transportation January 24, 2026

CobbLinc to Suspend Bus Service Due to Winter Weather Threat

CobbLinc will suspend all bus service starting Saturday evening as a winter storm approaches the metro Atlanta area, transit officials announced Friday. Service on all routes will end by 6…

Local Government, News December 5, 2025

Bill Volckmann has been appointed the next Cobb County Deputy County Manager

Cobb County’s Chief Financial Officer Bill Volckmann has been appointed the next Deputy County Manager, County Manager Dr. Jackie McMorris announced. Volckmann will succeed Jimmy Gisi, who retires later this…

Cobb County October 15, 2025

Cobb Commissioners quickly approve delaying appointment of new police chief

By Mark Woolsey The Cobb County Board of Commissioners, at its meeting on Tuesday quickly approved delaying the appointment of a new police chief for two weeks, albeit on a…

Crime & Public Safety October 14, 2025

Cupid to support James Ferrell as Cobb police chief in delayed Oct 28 vote

By Mark Woolsey The selection of James Ferrell as the new Cobb County police chief has been delayed until Oct. 28 after some apparent concerns over the process by which…

Cobb County October 10, 2025

Cobb County’s interim police chief has been named the sole finalist to hold the job permanently

Photo above courtesy of the Cobb County Police Department By Mark Woolsey Cobb County’s current interim police chief has been named as the sole finalist to hold the job permanently….

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Health & Wellness June 15, 2026

They’re Uninsured After Obamacare Became Too Costly. And They’re Far From Alone.

This article by Andrew Jones first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Jun 15, 2026 SUGAR GROVE, N.C. — Year after year, Ross and Rebecca Tobiassen saw their…

Government & Politics, State Government June 15, 2026

Trump gives 11th hour backing to Collins in Georgia U.S. Senate runoff

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] June 14, 2026 President Donald Trump has issued a last-minute endorsement of Congressman Mike…

Government & Politics, State Government June 15, 2026

Kemp backs Burt Jones in race to be Georgia’s next governor

by Alander Rocha, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] June 14, 2026 Gov. Brian Kemp made a last-minute endorsement of Lt. Gov. Burt…

Science & Technology June 15, 2026

Why sophrosyne, an ancient Greek virtue, matters more than ever in the age of AI

by Ross Channing Reed, Missouri University of Science and Technology, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Texting while driving. Bullying people on social media. Buying into…

Government & Politics, National Government June 15, 2026

Trump proposes putting political goals above objective criteria in deciding who gets government grants, from childcare to research to public safety

by Mirae Kim, George Mason University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The federal government provides grants – any amount of money that the recipient doesn’t…