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Transportation February 19, 2023

Cobb Board of Commissioners opposes proposed increase in allowable weights of trucks and their loads

In a unanimous vote at its February 14 meeting, the Cobb County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution opposing a bill that would increase the weight allowed for trucks and…

Weather February 19, 2023

Cobb County weather forecast for Sunday, February 19, 2023

The National Weather Service forecasts partly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Sunday, February 19, 2023, with a high near 61 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be partly…

Transportation February 17, 2023

Lanes will be closed on I-75 north in Marietta for bridge preservation project

Contractors for the Georgia Department of Transportation will be installing lane closures on Interstate 75 at State Route 120 in Marietta over the weekend as part of a bridge preservation…

Cobb weather February 11: Photo of cloudy skies above a residential street

Weather February 17, 2023

Wind advisory issued for Cobb and other north Georgia counties until 9 p.m.

The National Weather Service issued a wind advisory for Cobb County and other north Georgia counties on Friday, February 17, 2023, in effect until 9 p.m. What is in the statement?…

Transportation February 17, 2023

Road Work And Lane Closure Information For Cobb County Posted By The Cobb DOT For The Week Of Saturday, February 18 To Friday, February 24, 2023

The following list of alerts and road/lane closures is reprinted from the Cobb County Department of Transportation Weekly Travel Advisory for the week of Saturday, February 18, to Friday, February…

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Education February 17, 2023

Ragsdale’s teacher retention plan to cover cost of advanced degrees

By Rebecca Gaunt Cobb County teachers will have the chance to earn an advanced degree at no personal cost under Superintendent Chris Ragsdale’s new teacher retention plan called Georgia’s BEST…

Weather February 17, 2023

Flood warning issued for Allatoona Creek at Stilesboro Road near Acworth: February 17, 2023

The National Weather Service issued a flood warning for Allatoona Creek at Stilesboro road in Cobb County near Acworth. The report was issued at 6:21 this morning and is in…

Weather February 17, 2023

Cobb County weather forecast for Friday, February 17, 2023

The National Weather Service forecasts partly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Friday, February 17, 2023, with a temperature falling to around 44 degrees. But the National Weather Service…

Weather February 17, 2023

The hazardous weather outlook continues for Cobb County and other parts of the region driven by the cold front pushing through

The National Weather Service issued another hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other north Georgia counties on Friday, February 17, 2023, due to the continuing cold front pushing through…

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Education February 16, 2023

Is it time for teachers to get a raise?

by Michael Addonizio, Wayne State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] In his 2023 State of the Union address, President Joe Biden called for public…

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Immigration February 11, 2026

“The world just seems like it’s against them. So it’s really hard when the school does this on top of everything else they’re dealing with”

Students participated at a walkout at Lakeside High School on January 21, 2025. Photo credit: Sophia Qureshi [This story was first published by 285 South, republished with permission] By Sofia…

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Cobb Board of Commissioners opposes proposed increase in allowable weights of trucks and their loads

Cobb County weather forecast for Sunday, February 19, 2023

Lanes will be closed on I-75 north in Marietta for bridge preservation project

Wind advisory issued for Cobb and other north Georgia counties until 9 p.m.

Road Work And Lane Closure Information For Cobb County Posted By The Cobb DOT For The Week Of Saturday, February 18 To Friday, February 24, 2023

Ragsdale’s teacher retention plan to cover cost of advanced degrees

Flood warning issued for Allatoona Creek at Stilesboro Road near Acworth: February 17, 2023

Cobb County weather forecast for Friday, February 17, 2023

The hazardous weather outlook continues for Cobb County and other parts of the region driven by the cold front pushing through

Is it time for teachers to get a raise?