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Sports February 9, 2022

New evidence of discrimination against Black coaches in the NFL since 2018

By Joshua D. Pitts, Kennesaw State University [This article first appeared in The Conversation, used with permission] Boldly going where no NFL coach has gone before, recently fired Miami Dolphins…

Sports February 5, 2022

YMCA waives membership fees for new members in the month of February

The YMCA announced a membership fee for new members this month. There are three Cobb County YMCAs, at the following locations: McCleskey East-Cobb YMCA: 1055 East Piedmont Rd, Marietta, GA…

Sports February 3, 2022

Almost all NFL coaches are white – lawsuit focuses on league’s abysmal record hiring diverse coaches

By George B. Cunningham, Texas A&M University [This article first appeared in The Conversation, used with permission] Brian Flores, the former Miami Dolphins head coach fired at the end of…

Sports January 27, 2022

Basketball skills clinic for 6 to 13-year-olds in Marietta

The City of Marietta posted the following to their website, announcing that Marietta Parks and Recreation is accepting applications for a basketball skills clinic for residents between 6 and 13…

Sports January 22, 2022

Why 30 out of 32 NFL head coaches are white – behind the NFL’s abysmal record on diversity

By George B. Cunningham, Texas A&M University [This article first appeared in The Conversation, used with permission] A couple of weeks after the close of the National Football League’s regular…

Sports January 21, 2022

Town Center at Cobb’s Frozen 5k postponed until February 19

Town Center at Cobb‘s Frozen 5k has been postponed until February 19. We’ve reprinted the original press release below, with the date changed to reflect the new date: Town Center…

Sports January 9, 2022

UPDATED: Town Center at Cobb hosts the Frozen 5k on February 19

UPDATE: The orginal date of the event was in January, but it has been postponed to February 19 Town Center at Cobb issued the following press release about the Frozen…

Cobb County government building in article about rental assistance

Sports December 11, 2021

Braves organization and Cobb County meet on “lessons learned” from hosting World Series

A news release was posted on the Cobb County website announcing that a meeting was held between Cobb County officials and Atlanta Braves executives to discuss the “‘lessons learned’ following…

Sports November 16, 2021

Registration open for the Noonday Shanty 5k/10k

The Town Center Community Alliance distributed the following press release about a new 5k and 10k race to take place on March 22, 2022 along Noonday Trail: November 15, 2021…

Front Row (L to R): Zayda Jurado, Emily Galindo, Anna Pressley, Sara Rodriguez, Ana Rodriguez, Michelle Gonzalez Back Row (L to R): Emeli Montiel. Maritza Berrones, Esbeydy Uriostegui, Emeli Esquivel, Areli Arreola Team Captain, Jessica Alvarez, Faith Talley, Maritza Medina, Tayshauna Scott, and SGM Shedina McCabe Raider Coach

Sports November 10, 2021

Campbell High Army JROTC Female Cadets win top honor in State Raider Challenge Competition

Thanks to Smyrna City Councilman Tim Gould for providing the information contained in this article, and to SGM Shedina Mccabe for providing the photo caption. On October 30 the Campbell…

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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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