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Cobb school board member speaks at press conference

Education September 20, 2024

Citizens protest ‘pornography in Cobb schools’ outside district headquarters

Board Chair Randy Scamihorn called the dispute over books “ideological.” (all photos by Rebecca Gaunt) By Rebecca Gaunt Cobb County Board of Education Chair Randy Scamihorn and board member Brad…

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Transportation September 16, 2024

Average Georgia gasoline price finally dips below $3

According to AAA’s weekly report, gasoline prices in Georgia declined nine cents over the past week, reaching an average cost of $2.97 per gallon for regular unleaded. “Here in Georgia,…

Education September 13, 2024

Board of Regents honors Kennesaw State professor with teaching award

Sara Evans — photo courtesy of Kennesaw State University This article by Darius Goodman first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission: The University System of Georgia…

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Transportation September 11, 2024

Cobb DOT to host open house forums on MSPLOST

Cobb DOT will host open houses in four locations for citizens to ask questions about the upcoming MSPLOST (Mobility Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax) and learn how it will…

Education September 9, 2024

KSU receives $25,000 grant from Enterprise Mobility

By Mark Woolsey A partnership between Kennesaw State University and a major employerhas been strengthened- much to the benefit of students needing help asthey launch their careers. The school’s Department…

Transportation September 9, 2024

Gas prices in Georgia continue steady decline

Gas prices in Georgia continued the recent steady decline, with a significant drop over the past week. According to AAA’s weekly report, gasoline prices in Georgia decreased by eight cents…

Transportation September 4, 2024

Portion of Burnt Hickory Road to be closed for drainage project beginning September 16

Cobb DOT announced on its website that Burnt Hickory Road will be closed between Mars Hill and Hadaway roads beginning September 16. View Larger Map The road closure is needed…

Transportation September 2, 2024

Gasoline prices in Georgia continued to decline, but very slowly.

Photo: Larry Felton Johnson/Cobb County Courier Gasoline prices in Georgia continued to decline, but very slowly. According to AAA’s weekly report, gasoline prices in Georgia fell one cent over the…

Education August 28, 2024

Kennesaw State receives Georgia Serves grant to boost student volunteerism

This article by Darius Goodman appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission: Kennesaw State University has received more than $169,000 in AmeriCorps funding from the Georgia Commission…

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Transportation August 27, 2024

Cobb County launches informational web site about MSPLOST

Cobb County announced in a news release that an informational page has been created for the upcoming MSPLOST (Mobility Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax). The MSPLOST will be on…

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