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Cobb County Police Chief Michael Register (photo by Larry Felton Johnson)

Cobb County June 22, 2023

GBI Director Mike Register resigning to return to his former position as Cobb County Public Safety Director

According to a public information release from Cobb County, the Cobb County Board of Commissioners will vote on June 27 to appoint Michael Register as the county’s Public Safety Director,…

Business June 17, 2023

Police chiefs of Acworth and Kennesaw to hold fireside chat at Cobb Chamber event

The Northwest Cobb Area Council of the Cobb Chamber will host a fireside chat between Chief Jesse Evans of the Acworth Police Department and Chief Bill Westenberger of the Kennesaw…

Cobb County June 6, 2023

Cobb police investigating death of K9 dog in car at Allatoona High School

According to a public information release from Sgt Wayne Delk of the Cobb County Police Department, the department is investigating the death of a Cobb County Police K9 that occurred…

The "Star of Life" symbol represents medicine and health care. Three rectangles are arranged in a radial pattern to form a sort of abstract star shape, with a snake coiled around a staff superimposed on the center.

Health Care May 15, 2023

As More Hospitals Create Police Forces, Critics Warn of Pitfalls

This article by Renuka Rayasam first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Renuka Rayasam May 15, 2023 ATLANTA — When Destiny heard screams, she raced to a hospital…

Georgia State Capitol on mostly sunny day

Georgia March 9, 2023

Legislation to redact government employees’ information from Georgia public records falls short

by Aaleah McConnell, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] March 7, 2023 Legislation that would shield a government employee’s personal information from public…

The six members of the Austell City Council plus two staffers seated on the podium before the meeting begins

Austell March 7, 2023

Austell police chief reports critical staffing shortage, asks city council for seven additional officers

Austell Police Chief Scott Hamilton told the city council that the shortage of available officers creates a danger to residents of the city, and the inability to respond quickly to…

Georgia March 6, 2023

Plan to shield government officials’ personal info from public records sweeps Ga. Senate

by Ray Glier, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] March 3, 2023 Richard T. Griffiths of the Georgia First Amendment Foundation asked Georgia…

Justice February 28, 2023

Mocking the police got an Ohio man arrested – and the Supreme Court ignored The Onion’s plea to define the limits of parody

by Jane E. Kirtley, University of Minnesota, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Can Americans be jailed for making fun of the government? Most would respond…

Marietta police SUV parked at the curb on Marietta Square

Marietta Police Department February 28, 2023

Marietta police launch new cadet program for 14 to 20-year-olds interested in law enforcement career

The Marietta Police Department invites 14 to 20-year-olds who are interested in law enforcement to a program launch meeting on March 2, 2023, to discuss the department’s new public safety…

Police Chief Scott Hamilton at the State of the Police address

Austell February 20, 2023

Austell police and Advance Auto Parts to offer gift card program to help people correct vehicle maintenance violations

The Austell Police Department issued the following public information release about a new program to help drivers with auto maintenance problems that might result in citation: On March 2, 2023,…

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