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Acworth August 18, 2021

Acworth police department recertified by state

By Arielle Robinson The Acworth Police Department received its state recertification from the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police (GACP) Monday evening. Chuck Groover, the coordinator for the GACP’s state…

Kennesaw August 7, 2021

Kennesaw coffee shop with heart overcomes pandemic

By Rebecca Gaunt Lorna Heid has experienced some stumbling blocks since she first opened Independent Grounds Cafe in Kennesaw. But because of her determination to provide meaningful employment for adults…

Kennesaw July 28, 2021

Kennesaw announces tax increase, millage rate hearings

The City of Kennesaw announced a tax increase of 7.27 percent for M&O (Maintenance and Operations) and 6.61 percent for bond debt service. State law requires three public hearings in…

Kennesaw July 28, 2021

Kennesaw to establish “Sister City” Commission

By Rebecca Gaunt Kennesaw is moving forward with plans to adopt a “sister city” in order to promote educational and cultural exchange, as well as economic development. Andrew Gasparini, assistant…

Poles decorated in bright colors against a backdrop of trees

Kennesaw July 21, 2021

Kennesaw Art and Culture Commission announces winners of Garden Art Pole competition

The City of Kennesaw issued the following press release about the Spring 2021 Garden Art Poles competition from the Kennesaw Art and Culture Commission (KACC) . Kennesaw, Georgia (July 21,…

Kennesaw July 20, 2021

Kennesaw’s Smith-Gilbert Gardens awarded Georgia Council for the Arts grant

The City of Kennesaw distributed the following news release about a grant to Smith-Gilbert Gardens from the Georgia Council for the Arts. Kennesaw, GA (July 20, 2021) — Smith-Gilbert Gardens…

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Kennesaw June 27, 2021

Kennesaw’s Depot Park nears completion

A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held for Kennesaw‘s Depot Park on June 25, marking the completion of seven of the eight phases of the project. Further details about Depot Park and…

Kennesaw Police headquarters in article about Juneteenth unity

Kennesaw June 22, 2021

Kennesaw Juneteenth Celebration stressed unity

By Mark Woolsey The day’s theme was unity but some friendly competition was also mixed in. Inside the gym at Kennesaw First Baptist Church, two teams prepared for a vigorous…

Kennesaw June 8, 2021

Kennesaw pizzeria’s mural honoring local NFL quarterback approved by Council

By Rebecca Gaunt Pisano’s Pizzeria and Italian Kitchen unveiled a mural depicting local athlete Justin Fields in early April in anticipation of the NFL draft. The only things missing were…

Sculpture of a design in a frame in a garden

Kennesaw May 8, 2021

Kennesaw’s Smith-Gilbert Gardens announces new sculptures in their Art Blooms Exhibit

The City of Kennesaw announced that new sculptures have been added to the Art Blooms exhibit Designed by Nature! at Smith-Gilbert Gardens. Art Blooms is a two-month exhibit that began…

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Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community November 5, 2024

Talking Turkey and A Random Encounter With Alton

Photo above by Brian Benefield [This is the latest installment of “Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community” by Brian Benefield] I recently chatted briefly with my neighbor, renowned chef, and food science…

Cobb County November 5, 2024

Cobb man sentenced to two life sentences for aggravated child molestation

Cobb County Superior Court Judge Kellie Hill handed down two life sentences plus 38 years for a man convicted of five counts of aggravated child molestation, four counts of child…

Cobb County November 5, 2024

Cobb man found guilty of rape and child molestation

Gary Dewayne Bailey, 43, was found guilty of rape, child molestation, and contributing to the delinquency of a minor in a jury trial in the courtroom of Superior Court Senior…

Misinformation November 5, 2024

No, you’re not that good at detecting fake videos – 2 misinformation experts explain why and how you can develop the power to resist these deceptions

by Sam Wineburg, Stanford University and Michael Caulfield, University of Washington, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Someone following the 2024 presidential election could have seen…

Elections November 5, 2024

Why Pennsylvania’s election results will take time to count

by Alauna Safarpour, Gettysburg College, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The country is unlikely to know who wins the battleground state of Pennsylvania on election…

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