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Kennesaw State University July 26, 2018

Provost search committee at KSU underway

The provost search committee to find a replacement for interim provost and vice president for academic affairs Linda Noble was announced Wednesday by Kennesaw State University President Pamela Whitten. Whitten…

2018 elections, Smyrna July 24, 2018

Tim Gould wins seat on Smyrna City Council

The Smyrna city council is back to full strength as business owner Tim Gould defeated retiree Idella Moore in Tuesday evening’s runoff. “I’m very thankful for the support of Smyrna’s…

Riverview Landing in Smyrna construction progress (photo by Larry Felton Johnson)

Riverview Landing, Smyrna July 24, 2018

Riverview Landing in Smyrna (Part 3)

This is the third in a series of construction progress articles with slideshows about Riverview Landing in Smyrna. The project is on Riverview Road between Dickerson Road and Veterans Memorial…

Barry Loudermilk image in article about his claim that Jimmy Carter sought Russian help in 1980 (photo from Congressional website)

2018 elections July 22, 2018

Loudermilk claims Jimmy Carter asked for Russian help in 1980 election

In a telephone town hall meeting in February, Congressman Barry Loudermilk of Georgia’s 11th District said that in 1980, then-President Jimmy Carter asked the Russians for help in his campaign against…

artist brushes for National Juried Exhibition article

Art and Culture, South Cobb Arts Alliance July 22, 2018

National Juried Exhibition at Mable House Art Center

The South Cobb Arts Alliance (SCAA) is holding their 31st Annual National Juried Exhibition (NJE) entitled “Sanctuary.” The art will be on display from August 6 through September 18 at the…

native plants and pollinators. Bees on mountain mint.

From the Editor, Native Plants July 20, 2018

Thousands of small reasons to grow Georgia native plants

Just under three years ago I attended a native plant work day at Heritage Park in Mableton, organized by the Georgia Native Plant Society. When the work ended, several people…

FireHerc firefighting airtanker in flight spreading a bright red flame retardant.

Cobb County Business July 19, 2018

FireHerc firefighting airtanker to be built at Lockheed Martin’s Marietta plant

The LM-100J FireHerc, a civil-certified firefighting airtanker variant of the C-130J Super Hercules airlifter, was unveiled by Lockheed Martin at the Farnborough International Airshow (FIAS) in England on Monday. Stephanie Stinn,…

Vegetable bed at AW Matthews for article on fight against childhood obesity (photo courtesy of A.W. Matthews Boys and Girls Club)

Mableton July 16, 2018

Salsa-Salsa! Highlights Fight Against Childhood Obesity

According to a press release from the Metro Atlanta Boys & Girls Club (BGCMA), the local A.W. ”Tony” Matthews club’s members’ year-long preparation for healthy lifestyle through gardening and cooking will…

Kennesaw State University buses -- in article about Kennesaw State Best for Vets

Kennesaw State University July 9, 2018

KSU music business school ranked in top 15 by Billboard

KSU music business school ranked in top 15 Billboard recently named the KSU music business school one of the top 15 in the country. Kennesaw State University‘s Joel A. Katz Music…

Cobb County Planning Commission deliberates on Lost Mountain Nursery SLUP

Mableton Parkway July 3, 2018

Punky Pooh withdraws Mableton Parkway rezoning request

Applicant for rezoning of Mableton Parkway property withdraws request Punky Pooh, LLC. withdrew its request for the rezoning of an irregularly shaped parcel of land that runs between Mableton Parkway and …

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Education October 31, 2024

Cobb eighth grader expelled for warning friend of shooting threat

By Rebecca Gaunt Upon hearing that three Cobb schools were the target of a violent threat, a Campbell Middle School special education student accessed Google Chat in his first-period class…

Pedestrian Safety October 31, 2024

Dangerous conditions for pedestrians on South Cobb Drive at serious accident site

By Larry Felton Johnson According to a public information release from Officer Aaron Wilson, the Cobb County Police Department’s STEP Unit is investigating an incident on South Cobb Drive, north…

Health Care October 31, 2024

Toddler’s Backyard Snakebite Bills Totaled More Than a Quarter Million Dollars

This article by Jackie Fortiér first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Jackie Fortiér October 30, 2024 This spring, a few days after his 2nd birthday, Brigland Pfeffer…

Elections October 31, 2024

Georgians voting absentee urged by election officials to drop ballots off at county drop boxes

by Stanley Dunlap, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] October 29, 2024 The political landscape has shifted greatly since the 2020 presidential election…

Holidays October 31, 2024

Making a Snickers bar is a complex science − a candy engineer explains how to build the airy nougat and chewy caramel of this Halloween favorite

by Richard Hartel, University of Wisconsin-Madison, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] It’s Halloween. You’ve just finished trick-or-treating and it’s time to assess the haul. You…

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