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Climate and Weather June 28, 2022

Hazardous weather outlook issued for Cobb County due to scattered thunderstorms

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and much of the rest of north Georgia for June 28, 2022 (and continuing through the week) due…

Climate and Weather June 28, 2022

Cobb County weather forecast and climate summary: June 28

The National Weather Service forecasts a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms here in Cobb County on Tuesday June 28, with a high near 82 degrees. Extended forecast This…

Health Care June 27, 2022

Wellstar Health System and UnitedHealthcare sign agreement

Wellstar Health System and UnitedHealthcare have signed a new agreement after months in which Wellstar facilities were out-of-network for patients insured by UnitedHealthcare. Negotiations broke down last year and on…

map at the intersection of Concord Road and the East West Connector with a section highlighted representing the area of annexation

Cobb County June 27, 2022

Three annexations on Cobb BOC agenda tomorrow, two into Smyrna, one into Acworth

The consent agenda for the Cobb County Board of Commissioners includes three annexations into Cobb’s cities: Two of the annexations are into steadily-expanding Smyrna, and one into Acworth. The Acworth…

Cobb County government building sign, a vertical rectangular sign with the words "Board of Commissioners," "County Clerk," "County Manager," "County Office," "Employment," and a wheelchair entrance icon

Cobb County June 27, 2022

Items on the Cobb Board of Commissioners consent agenda for the Tuesday June 28 meeting

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners consent agenda consists of topics needing a vote that are expected to be adopted without opposition on the board. The consent agenda is printed…

Opinion June 27, 2022

Bookman: Why wait till next session to pass an outright abortion ban in Georgia?

by Jay Bookman, Georgia Recorder [This opinion article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission]June 27, 2022 I have a question for Gov. Brian Kemp: When’s the special…

Gasoline pump resting in its cradle used in articles about Georgia gasoline prices

Economy June 27, 2022

Georgia gasoline prices drop over the past week with decline in crude oil prices

Georgia gasoline prices dropped seven cents per gallon on average over the past week, driven by a decline in crude oil prices. Cobb County prices are ten cents more on…

Climate and Weather June 27, 2022

Hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County: Monday June 27

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and much of the rest of north Georgia due to the likelihood of scattered thunderstorms, some of which…

Climate and Weather June 27, 2022

Cobb County weather and climate: Monday June 27

The National Weather Service forecasts a chance of showers and thunderstorms with increasing likelihood after 2 p.m. here in Cobb County on Monday June 27, with an expected high near…

Sign for the Cobb County Adult Detention Center facility

Criminal Justice System June 26, 2022

Cobb BOC to take up intergovernmental agreement to house Kennesaw detainees at the Cobb Adult Detention Center

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners has been asked to approve a Housing Intergovernmental Agreement to house detainees at the Cobb County Adult Detention Center who are arrested in the…

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Uncategorized January 15, 2025

Cobb County announces intent to opt out of HB 581 homestead exemption

Cobb County announced in a news release (reprinted below) that it intends to opt out of the homestead exemption created by Georgia’s new law created with the passage and signing…

Education January 15, 2025

Kennesaw State, Georgia Leadership Institute for School Improvement partnership will expedite career advancement for educators

[This article by Travis Highfield first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] A new partnership between the Bagwell College of Education and the Georgia Leadership Institute…

Marietta January 15, 2025

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