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Crime May 10, 2023

Trump found liable for assaulting, defaming E. Jean Carroll – after a trial where he relied on a discredited myth about how women should react to rape

by Anne P. DePrince, University of Denver, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] A Manhattan jury has found that former President Donald Trump sexually abused journalist…

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Crime April 23, 2022

Man sentenced to life without parole for murder of girlfriend in Marietta

According to a public information release from the office of Cobb County District Attorney Flynn D. Broady Jr., Willie Felix Thompson, 63, was found guilty in a jury trial of…

Criminal Justice System November 19, 2021

How is the Sexual Assault Kit Initiative helping to solve cold cases?

The Cobb County District Attorney’s office announced earlier that an arrest had been made in a cold case from 30 years ago as part of the Sexual Assault Kit Initiative…

Criminal Justice System October 17, 2021

Amanda Carter promoted to Assistant Special Agent in Charge for GBI Region 10

Amanda Carter has been promoted to Assistant Special Agent in Charge (ASAC) for the Region 10 Atlanta field office of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. Region 10 covers much of…

Smyrna October 25, 2019

Smyrna man convicted of 1998 rape

According to a press release from the office of Cobb District Attorney Joyette Holmes, a Smyrna man was convicted Thursday of aggravated sexual battery, and false imprisonment for the attack…

Georgia March 18, 2019

Ken Howard promoted to GBI Special Agent in Charge

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) announced the promotion of Ken Howard to Special Agent in Charge of the West Metro Regional Drug Enforcement Office (RDEO), based in Carrollton. This…

Chart from the GBI crime lab on Cobb County opioid seizures.

Cobb County criminal justice system July 16, 2018

Cobb County at top of GBI’s list for opioid seizures by law enforcement

In a press release this morning, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation’s crime lab announced that Cobb County was at the top of the list for opioid use in Georgia. The…

Cobb County Police Department July 3, 2017

Register issues statement on controversial Cobb County Police marijuana arrests

Cobb County Police Chief Michael Register issued a statement today regarding the controversial policy under which drivers were charged with DUI despite testing negative for marijuana. Register released the following…

Cobb County October 4, 2024

Cobb Public Library publishes reading list for Global Diversity Awareness Month

October is Global Diversity Awareness Month. While no single event or organization is credited with officially creating the month, it emerged from various global and national efforts to foster inclusivity,…

Education September 13, 2024

Board of Regents honors Kennesaw State professor with teaching award

Sara Evans — photo courtesy of Kennesaw State University This article by Darius Goodman first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission: The University System of Georgia…

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Public Safety October 8, 2024

Cobb Chamber Honors Top Public Safety Personnel at Annual Luncheon

The Cobb Chamber held its annual Public Safety Appreciation Luncheon at the Coca-Cola Roxy, marking the start of Public Safety Appreciation Week, a community event honoring the dedication of Cobb…

Climate and Weather October 8, 2024

Why are so many historically rare storms hitting the Carolinas? Geography puts these states at risk, and climate change is loading the dice

by Russ Schumacher, Colorado State University and Kathie Dello, North Carolina State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Hurricane Helene caused deadly and destructive flooding…

Education October 7, 2024

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