Articles by Arielle Robinson

Housing August 12, 2021

Homelessness in county a crisis, Cobb Collaborative executive director says

by Arielle Robinson Executive Director Irene Barton from Cobb Collaborative, an advocacy non-profit organization that works with other non-profits and organizations to help county residents in need, gave us a…

Dominique Wilkins, hand raised, as Sheriff Craig Owens swears him in

Cobb County August 12, 2021

NBA legend Dominique Wilkins becomes Cobb sheriff’s special deputy

By Arielle Robinson Cobb County Sheriff Craig Owens swore in Atlanta Hawks legend and NBA Hall of Famer Dominique Wilkins as a special deputy sheriff Wednesday evening at the sheriff’s…

Screenshot of Quintana Scott from the video of the Cobb County Board of Commissioners meeting

Economy July 31, 2021

With end of eviction moratorium looming, Cupid responds to public comments from tenants and advocates

By Arielle Robinson Ahead of Saturday’s expiration of the national eviction moratorium, housing advocates approached the Cobb Board of Commissioners at their Tuesday meeting, where they asked the board to…

Cobb County government building in article about rental assistance

Cobb County July 29, 2021

Board of commissioners approve FY 2022 budget

By Arielle Robinson At their Tuesday evening meeting, Cobb County’s Board of Commissioners approved fiscal year 2022’s budget, which includes added personnel positions and restoration of capital after the pandemic…

(L-R) Jennifer Susko, John Nwosu, Charisse Davis (photo by Larry Felton Johnson)

Education July 27, 2021

After her resignation, Susko discusses intimidation and racism in Cobb schools with the Courier

By Arielle Robinson Former Cobb school counselor Jennifer Susko said that the fight against systemic racism in the Cobb County School District is far from over and further explained her…

protestors against evictions hold signs in front of apartment complex

Economy July 20, 2021

Marietta residents rally to stay in their homes

By Arielle Robinson Residents at the Legacy at West Cobb apartments in Marietta rallied this past Friday after the apartment complex told them that they must vacate their homes. The…

Smyrna July 19, 2021

Critics and supporters of potential Smyrna brewery voice opinions at city hall

Opinions were split at a public town hall meeting hosted Sunday by Smyrna City Council members Tim Gould and Travis Lindley at which the proposed brewery in downtown Smyrna was…

Acworth July 17, 2021

“A season of new leadership:” Acworth appoints new city manager

By Arielle Robinson Acworth’s Board of Aldermen approved James Albright as new city manager at a packed meeting Thursday evening at City Hall. Albright filled the former position of Brian…

Smyrna residents, some holding signs opposing Smyrna redevelopment plan

Smyrna July 16, 2021

Controversy brews over proposed downtown Smyrna redevelopment

by Arielle Robinson Smyrna residents crowded a town hall held at Fire Station No. 3 Wednesday evening, most opposing city council’s redevelopment plans, which potentially includes selling downtown land to…

Rally to mark the one-year anniversary of the shooting death of Vincent Truitt by a Cobb County police officer

Cobb County July 15, 2021

Loved ones of people killed by Georgia police rally to mark anniversary of Vincent Truitt‘s death

by Arielle Robinson “Georgia has a police brutality problem,” Gerald Griggs, attorney for Vincent Truitt’s family, told a crowd of about 70 people gathered in Marietta Square on a Saturday…

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Elections November 17, 2024

Did The Polls Get It Wrong and How Do They Impact The Election?

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College There’s a myth that the polls were wildly inaccurate in 2024, a common refrain that we’ve heard since 2016. Are…

Race Nationality and Culture November 17, 2024

Racism is such a touchy topic that many US educators avoid it – we are college professors who tackled that challenge head on

by Adam Seagrave, Arizona State University and Stephanie Shonekan, University of Maryland, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] It is not easy to teach about race…

Economy November 17, 2024

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