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Gasoline pump resting in its cradle used in articles about Georgia gasoline prices

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…

Cobb County government building sign, a vertical rectangular sign with the words "Board of Commissioners," "County Clerk," "County Manager," "County Office," "Employment," and a wheelchair entrance icon

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…

Transportation August 26, 2024

GA gasoline prices continue to drop, falling 7 cents over the past week

Gasoline prices in Georgia continued to decline over the past week. According to AAA’s weekly report, the price dropped, reaching an average cost of $3.15 per gallon for regular unleaded….

Education August 23, 2024

Kennesaw State University Foundation names new chair, six new trustees

[Photo of Teddy Parrish from Kennesaw State University website] The following announcement appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission: The Kennesaw State University Foundation recently named Theodore…

Education August 22, 2024

Kennesaw State University’s outstanding faculty, alumni earn engineering awards

This article by Darius Goodman first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission. A Kennesaw State University professor and an alumnus were recently honored at the 2024…

Transportation August 19, 2024

Georgia gas prices show meager drop, but largely stalled out

Gasoline prices in Georgia showed a slight drop, but the decline has largely stalled out. According to AAA’s weekly report, gasoline prices in Georgia declined a meager one cent over…

Education August 15, 2024

Cobb schools remove 13 more books across the district

By Rebecca Gaunt Superintendent Chris Ragsdale informed the Cobb County Board of Education at Thursday’s work session that 13 more books have been removed from school libraries across the district….

Road construction equipment on shoulder of road with orange safety barriers

Transportation August 15, 2024

Marietta firm wins two GDOT contracts in latest transportation contract list

Cobb County businesses are often well-represented among the winners when the Georgia Department of Transportation releases its periodic list of contracts. Several large Cobb-based firms are involved in road construction,…

Wellstar Health System President and CEO Candice L. Saunders and KSU President Kathy S. Schwaig (photo courtesy of Kennesaw State University)

Education August 13, 2024

Wellstar commits $25M to expand partnership with Kennesaw State

Wellstar Health System President and CEO Candice L. Saunders and KSU President Kathy S. Schwaig (photo courtesy of Kennesaw State University) The following article and photos first appeared on the…

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