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Cobb County, Police-Community Relations, Smyrna March 25, 2016

Smyrna Council Meeting shut down by protests on February 15

Angry protesters shut down the Feb. 15 Smyrna City Council meeting over the promotion of the police officer who killed an unarmed black man last March. Mayor Max Bacon tried…

Cobb County, Tools and Resources December 1, 2015

How to Use the Cobb Commute App

Tired of being surprised by construction, accidents and other commute delays? The Cobb County Department of Transportation offers a handy web app called “Cobb Commute” that lets you view current…

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Opinion April 19, 2025

Unless We Regulate Guns, We Must Build More Trauma Centers in the Southeast

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College As a Florida State University alum, the shooting on our campus on Holy Thursday was particularly jarring. Though we were…

Kennesaw April 19, 2025

Donations to Kennesaw State’s Giving Day double to more than $284,000

This article by Paul Floeckher, with photo by Matt Yung, first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission In just its second year, Kennesaw State University’s Giving…

Weather April 19, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, April 19, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Saturday, April 19, 2025, with a high near 87 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly…

Austell April 18, 2025

Easter season photos from Wellstar Cobb’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

With Easter on the way, Wellstar Cobb Medical Center sent us the following report and photos from its Neonatal Intensive Care Unit: With the Easter Bunny on the way, we’re…

Marietta April 18, 2025

Marietta calls for artists for its annual juried art exhibition

The City of Marietta is inviting artists to submit their works for the annual juried Fine Art Festival, a part of the popular Art in the Park. According to the…

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Smyrna Council Meeting shut down by protests on February 15

How to Use the Cobb Commute App