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Clarence Thomas shaking hands with Kay Kirkpatrick

Politics February 8, 2022

Black state lawmakers pan plan for Clarence Thomas Capitol monument

By Ross Williams, Georgia RecorderFebruary 8, 2022 Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas could be honored with a statue on the grounds of the state Capitol, despite outcry from Democrats who…

Woman from the Coalition to save Aunt Fanny's speaks before a microphone

Smyrna February 1, 2022

“You don’t speak for me and many others”; Coalition to Save Aunt Fanny’s Cabin holds press conference

By Arielle Robinson A group called the Coalition to Save Aunt Fanny’s Cabin along with the Cobb County NAACP held a press conference yesterday afternoon in front of the replica…

Welcome to Cobb County brick sign at Henderson Road on Veterans Memorial

Mableton September 28, 2021

Family Life Restoration Center delivers aid to Hurricane Ida victims

The Family Life Restoration Center in Mableton sponsored a convoy to New Orleans to deliver aid to victims of Hurricane Ida. Hurricane Ida, after devastating landfalls across the Caribbean, made…

coronavirus image -- a white sphere with red corona spikes emanating outward

Health Care August 16, 2021

Local Doctors Sign Letter to Ragsdale and Cobb County School Board about COVID-19 protocols

The following letter was sent to the Cobb County School Superintendent Chris Ragsdale and the Cobb County Board of Education signed by 240 local doctors raising concerns about the Cobb…

2021 Elections June 1, 2021

Priscilla Smith: Democratic candidate for HD 34 in special election

By Rebecca Gaunt Educator and artist Priscilla Smith is running as a Democrat in the special election for Georgia House District 34, which covers Kennesaw and part of Marietta. Smith…

Shelia Edwards speaking at press conference

2020 Elections July 28, 2020

Edwards calls land use attorney contribution to Sheffield “tainted money”

Shelia Edwards, a run-off candidate for the District 4 seat on the Cobb County Board of Commissioners called a contribution to her opponent Monique Sheffield from well-known Cobb County land…

Cobb County Police Chief Tim Cox at press conference about the officer charged with sexual assault

Cobb County July 4, 2019

Chief Cox holds press conference on investigation into officer charged with sexual assault

On Tuesday, Cobb County Police Chief Tim Cox held a press conference about former police officer Andres Martinez Alcaraz, of Acworth, who has been charged with sexual assault. The alleged…

DeAnna Harris at Zion Baptist Church candidate forum (photo by Rebecca Gaunt)

2018 elections September 29, 2018

Zion Baptist Church Hosts Candidate Forum

Zion Baptist Church’s Social Justice Ministry held a community candidate forum Thursday so voters could meet the November 6 election candidates. Volunteers were present to assist with registration and IDs….

Kennesaw State University December 20, 2017

Activists, students respond to KSU president’s resignation

Though Kennesaw State University’s president is resigning, members of the local Southern Christian Leadership Conference chapter said at a press conference Tuesday, Dec. 19, that their fight is far…

Cobb County School Board January 27, 2017

Pro-Immigrant Advocates Call for Resignation of Cobb School Board Member

At a press conference in Marietta’s Glover Park this morning a coalition of advocacy groups called for the resignation of Cobb County school board member David Banks over a racially-tinged…

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