Articles by Arielle Robinson

a screenshot of the six districts in Mableon, with 1,2,3 to the south, 4, 5, 6 to the north

Mableton December 21, 2023

Mableton passes amended insurance ordinance at special-called meetings

by Arielle Robinson Mableton’s City Council held two special-called meetings Monday and Tuesday to approve an updated city insurance ordinance. The city voted unanimously Tuesday to amend Chapter 7, Article…

Mableton December 13, 2023

Mableton signs DHS agreement to verify employee immigration status, regular meeting schedule a “work in progress”

by Arielle Robinson Monday evening, Mableton’s City Council and mayor discussed issues related to verifying the immigration status of potential city employees and setting a regular city meeting schedule. City…

Smyrna October 17, 2023

A Q&A with Smyrna Ward 4 Candidate Michael Power

Photo above provided by Michael Power by Arielle Robinson As part of our election coverage, the Cobb County Courier has sent a similar Q&A to each Smyrna City Council candidate…

Smyrna October 14, 2023

A Q&A with Smyrna Ward 7 Candidate Rickey Oglesby

Photo provided by Rickey Oglesby by Arielle Robinson As part of our election coverage, the Cobb County Courier has sent a similar Q&A to each Smyrna City Council candidate who…

Smyrna October 7, 2023

Q&A with Smyrna Ward 4 candidate and incumbent Councilman Charles “Corkey” Welch

[Photo provided by Charles “Corkey” Welch] by Arielle Robinson As part of our election coverage, the Cobb County Courier has sent a similar Q&A to each Smyrna City Council candidate…

Smyrna October 7, 2023

A Q&A with Ken Hymes: Smyrna mayoral candidate

[photo courtesy of Ken Hymes] by Arielle Robinson Smyrna mayoral candidate Ken Hymes spoke with the Courier over the phone recently. He discussed his background, his campaign, and issues within…

Smyrna October 6, 2023

Q&A with Smyrna Ward 5 Candidate Suz Kaprich

[Photo courtesy of Suz Kaprich] by Arielle Robinson As part of our election coverage, the Cobb County Courier has sent a similar Q&A to each Smyrna City Council candidate who…

The exterior of Smyrna City Hall, a red brick building with four large columns

Smyrna September 21, 2023

Smyrna approves land purchase deal with First Baptist Church, will host public sessions about aquatics center

by Arielle Robinson Smyrna City Council voted 6-1 Monday evening to a deal with Smyrna First Baptist Church that would have the church sell its current, approximately nine-acre property to…

Ken Hymes speaking at a podium in a restaurant

Smyrna September 15, 2023

“You’ve got to have execution”: Political newcomer launches campaign for Smyrna mayor

by Arielle Robinson In a packed and upbeat room inside The Vineyard Wine Market last Saturday afternoon, product management director Ken Hymes kicked off his campaign for Smyrna mayor. Hymes…

Chattahoochee RiverLands August 26, 2023

Smyrna approves mixed-use development with 390 family units, 5,500 sq. ft of commercial use at Riverview Road

by Arielle Robinson Smyrna’s City Council meeting was back in city hall Monday evening after months at the community center due to construction. There, the council unanimously approved a mixed-use…

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Health Care cost December 18, 2024

5 of the most frustrating health insurer tactics and why they exist

by Monica S. Aswani, University of Alabama at Birmingham and Paul Shafer, Boston University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The U.S. has made great progress…

Health Care December 18, 2024

Vaccine misinformation distorts science – a biochemist explains how RFK Jr. and his lawyer’s claims threaten public health

by Mark R. O’Brian, University at Buffalo, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Vaccinations provide significant protection for the public against infectious diseases and substantially reduce…

Food science December 18, 2024

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