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Smyrna December 20, 2021

Plant McDonough employees make donation to Scott Elementary School

Georgia Power issued the following press release about a donation presented by Georgia Power’s Plant McDonough employees (also known as Plant McDonough-Atkinson) to nearby William J. Scott (“Scott”) Elementary School…

Andrew Bramlett speaks before an audience at Kennesaw City Cemetery

History December 20, 2021

Teen Kennesaw historian combines love of Georgia history and Christmas customs

By Rebecca Gaunt The Elf on a Shelf was conceived in Acworth, the mass production of candy canes began in Albany, and a family of German immigrants in 1850s Elberton…

Man in beekeeping gear kneels next to a behive

Health Care December 14, 2021

Wellstar and Bee Downtown

Wellstar Health System distributed the following press release about their partnership with Bee Downtown, an innovative program that will pair beehives with Wellstar Vinings Health Park in Smyrna. Marietta, Ga….

U.S. Congress December 10, 2021

Letter from David Scott to Vilsack appeals for aid to U.S. cotton merchandisers

U.S. Rep. David Scott, who represents Georgia’s 13th Congressional District, and who chairs the House Agriculture Committee, appealed for funds to provide aid to the nation’s cotton merchandisers, in a…

Transportation December 10, 2021

Lane closures on I-75 near Cumberland Boulevard

The Georgia Department of Transportation announced that lane closures will be installed on I-75 this weekend near the Cumberland Boulevard and the Mount Paran Road overpasses for an ongoing project…

Powder Springs police SUV in front of brick clothing store

Criminal Justice System December 10, 2021

Powder Springs police investigate homicide

The City of Powder Springs issued the following public information release about a suspected homicide in the city: Powder Springs Police are investigating a homicide reported Thursday morning, with the…

Brick Kennesaw government building with four tall wooden columns

Kennesaw December 9, 2021

Kennesaw approves use of COVID relief funds for staff and facility improvements

By Rebecca Gaunt City of Kennesaw staff members deemed essential will receive a one-time extra payment for their service during the COVID-19 health emergency. The American Rescue Plan Act, a…

Education December 7, 2021

Kennesaw State announces Fall commencement schedule

Kennesaw State University posted the announcement of its fall commencement schedule. The announcement reads as follows: KENNESAW, Ga. (Dec. 7, 2021) — More than 2,500 Kennesaw State students will be…

One-year-old Eric Barrera enjoyed sliding onto the new turf ground covering at Kennesaw inclusive playground.

Kennesaw December 7, 2021

Kennesaw receives Hometown Grant for Swift-Cantrell Park wheelchair swing

By Rebecca Gaunt An exciting addition is coming to the inclusive playground at Swift-Cantrell Park in Kennesaw. The T-Mobile Hometown Grant Program awarded the city $46,420 to fund a wheelchair…

Row of buidlings in downtown Powder Springs

Powder Springs December 7, 2021

Authors of “Why we Fly” to do a book signing in Powder Springs

Kimberly Jones and Gilly Segal, the authors of the popular young adult novel “Why we Fly,” will do a book signing on Friday, December 10 at 4 p.m. in Thurman…

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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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