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Criminal Justice System March 11, 2022

Bipartisan effort to reform Georgia’s wrongful conviction compensation process advances

by Clay Voytek, Georgia Recorder [first published in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] March 11, 2022 Two decades ago, Kerry Robinson was convicted for a 1993 rape in Moultrie…

Education March 11, 2022

Dr. Kathy Schwaig announced as sole finalist for Kennesaw State University president

The University System of Georgia issued a press release announcing that Kennesaw State University interim president Kathy Schwaig is the sole finalist for the university presidency. Board of Regents Chairman…

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Climate and Weather March 11, 2022

Wind advisory for Cobb County and much of north Georgia as ‘powerful storm’ approaches

According to bulletins from the National Weather Service, north Georgia, including Cobb County will be under a wind advisory from 1 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 12, with…

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Health Care March 11, 2022

Cobb COVID report March 10, 2022

The numbers in this report were taken from the Georgia Department of Public Health COVID Daily Status Report, from the summary posted on the CDC County View data tracker, and…

Mableton March 10, 2022

Former Governor Roy Barnes to serve as Honorary Grand Marshall in Taste of Mableton parade

The Mableton Improvement Coalition announced in the press release reprinted below that former Georgia Governor Roy Barnes will serve as Honorary Grand Marshall for the inaugural Taste of Mableton Parade,…

Climate and Weather March 10, 2022

National Weather Service: Powerful storm system to hit north and central Georgia, including Cobb County

The National Weather Service issued a special weather statement that warned of a powerful storm system that could bring wintry precipitation, strong winds, and even tornadoes to Cobb County and…

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Transportation March 10, 2022

$2.4 million resurfacing project on Powder Springs Road this weekend to bring weekend lane closures

The ongoing resurfacing project on Powder Springs Road continues this weekend with lane closures between Friday night and Monday morning. The Georgia Department of Transportation describes the scope and schedule…

Transportation March 10, 2022

$82 million Macland Road sidewalk and road widening project continues with more lane closures this weekend

The continuing $88.2 million road widening and sidewalk project along Macland Road/SR 360 will bring another set of daytime lane closures in Cobb County. The scope of the work is…

Criminal Justice System March 10, 2022

GBI investigates fatal shooting by Acworth police

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation distributed the following public information release announcing their investigation into the fatal shooting of a burglary suspect by Acworth police officers: Acworth, GA (March 10,…

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