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Education December 6, 2021

David Scott unveils legislation to address STEM gap for Historically Black Colleges and Universities

Representative David Scott introduced bipartisan legislation to address the STEM skills gap at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Scott represents Georgia’s 13th Congressional District, which includes South Cobb. The…

Economy December 5, 2021

Marietta proposed reallocating CDBG funds to emergency rental assistance, home repairs

The City of Marietta has proposed and advertised a public comment period on its plan to reallocate $5,861.53 of unexpended PY2020 Administration and Planning funds to ELD Emergency Grants and…

Health Care December 4, 2021

Georgia resident identified with Omicron variant

The Omicron variant of COVID-19 hasn’t been found within the boundaries of Georgia as of the latest reports, but a Georgia resident is under isolation in New Jersey after testing…

Dr Hebah Pranckun wearing a Wellstar lab coat

Health Care December 3, 2021

A Wellstar pediatrician talks about vaccination of children 5-11

Wellstar Health System opened two pediatric COVID-19 vaccination centers recently, at their health parks in Acworth and East Cobb. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized the use of the Pfizer-BioNTech…

A drawing of the scales of justice with the text "Courts and Law" above

Cobb County November 30, 2021

What’s in the Marietta Daily Journal/Times-Journal lawsuit against Google and Facebook?

[Correction: At several places in the original article we mis-typed the Times Journal as the Times-Union. The error was pointed out to us by JK Murphy, Editor of the Times…

Three men standing in front of a Menorah . One of the men is lighting the third candle on the Menorah.

Kennesaw November 29, 2021

Kennesaw to host Menorah Lighting on the fifth night of Hanukkah

The City of Kennesaw will partner with the Chabad of Kennesaw to host a Menorah Lighting in Depot Park on Thursday, December 2, 2021, at 5:30 p.m. Depot Park is…

Kennesaw November 24, 2021

Kennesaw’s Southern Museum to do a showing of Polar Express

Kennesaw‘s Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History will host a showing of the holiday favorites Polar Express on Saturday, December 11. The showing is part of an all-day…

Powder Springs November 15, 2021

Powder Springs presents the inaugural “One Book — One City” campaign

The City of Powder Springs issued the following press release about their Saturday After Thanksgiving festival, which will include a book discussion this year: POWDER SPRINGS — Shop several local…

Brick Kennesaw government building with four tall wooden columns

Holidays November 13, 2021

Kennesaw Parks & Rec invites residents to decorate a wooden mug for the holidays

If you’re looking for a holiday activity of the arts & crafts variety, the City of Kennesaw issued the following press release about unique holiday fun from Kennesaw Parks &…

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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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