Articles by Mark Woolsey

Health Care March 29, 2021

East Cobb woman helps connect people with COVID resources

An East Cobb woman, Mari Hohl, is an integral part of a grassroots social media push helping Atlantans get links and information about COVID appointments, from what locations have vaccine…

Education February 27, 2021

Wheeler name change coalition stresses cooperation with school board

Members of a student-led group seeking the renaming of East Cobb’s Wheeler High School said a Zoom town hall meeting this week was a step in the right direction. But…

History February 9, 2021

Dr. Jontyle Robinson restores historic dioramas depicting Black history

A woman from East Cobb is at the center of an ongoing project to preserve a key piece of African and African-American history. Dr. Jontyle Robinson, who has an extensive…

MUST Ministries expands (Illustrated by a photo of their existing buidling)

Cobb County January 26, 2021

MUST Ministries expands facility

Officials with Marietta-based MUST Ministries say construction crews start turning earth Wednesday on their “consolidated campus” project, which will greatly expand their ability to house those without a place to…

2020 Elections December 13, 2020

Cobb County DA-elect Flynn Broady sworn in

Cobb County District Attorney-elect Flynn Broady took the oath of office Friday, sending a message of restorative justice, community and opportunity. Broady was sworn in in the county’s ceremonial courtroom…

Cobb County November 21, 2020

Jerica Richardson transitions into the District 2 BOC position

Long days, meeting after meeting, poring over budget documents and community outreach have become standard operating procedure for Jerica Richardson, who was elected to the District 2 County Commissioner post…

2020 Elections October 24, 2020

Health Care, East Cobb cityhood key topics at ECBA candidate forum

Health issues including the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic (how to safeguard both lives and the economy) was one of two dominant topics at a candidate forum sponsored by the East Cobb…

2020 Elections September 22, 2020

Joyette Holmes opens her campaign office

The COVID-19 pandemic may have thrown a couple of roadblocks in Cobb County District Attorney Joyette Holmes’ way in her roughly 15 months as top prosecutor, but it apparently hasn’t…

Welcome to Cobb County brick sign at Henderson Road on Veterans Memorial

Business September 14, 2020

Professional Women of East Cobb

Women who own businesses and/or are pursuing professional careers in East Cobb have a new voice-and resource. A group calling itself Professional Women of East Cobb has formed as a…

East Cobb Park frisbee in article about heavy rains park closures

Cobb County August 17, 2020

East Cobb Park size could triple with passage of SPLOST

It’s been described as a town square for residents of East Cobb, playing host to everything from holiday tree lightings to “Sunday Funday” events in the spring. And if voters…

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Education November 23, 2024

What would it mean if President-elect Trump dismantled the US Department of Education?

by Kevin Welner, University of Colorado Boulder, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] In her role as former chief executive of World Wrestling Entertainment, Linda McMahon…

Education November 23, 2024

Fast fashion may seem cheap, but it’s taking a costly toll on the planet − and on millions of young customers

by Paula M. Carbone, University of Southern California, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Fast fashion is everywhere – in just about every mall, in the…

Health Care cost November 23, 2024

Doctor’s bills often come with sticker shock for patients − but health insurance could be reinvented to provide costs upfront

by Michal Horný, UMass Amherst, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] You have scheduled an appointment with a health care provider, but no matter how hard…

Opinion November 23, 2024

Bookman: Trump deportations, tariffs will stifle Georgia’s farming and tax-subsidized EV industries

by Jay Bookman, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] November 21, 2024 On Jan. 20 a new administration takes power in Washington, and…

Disability November 23, 2024

Georgians With Disabilities Are Still Being Institutionalized, Despite Federal Oversight

This article by Sam Whitehead first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Sam Whitehead November 22, 2024 ATLANTA — Lloyd Mills was tired of being stuck in a…

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