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Group photo of staff from The CFR & Cobb County Magistrate's Court (all the people in the photo are women)

Nonprofits July 24, 2025

Client Awards Night at The Center for Family Resources Highlights Accomplishments

PHOTO: Staff from The CFR & Cobb County Magistrate’s Court (courtesy of the Center for Family Resources) The Center for Family Resources submitted the following article: In early July, The…

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Cobb County July 24, 2025

Cobb’s 2026 budget approved

By Mark Woolsey In a pair of divided votes, the Cobb County Board of Commissioners Tuesday night approved the 2026 fiscal year budget while also voting to keep the millage…

Weather July 24, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Thursday, July 24, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Thursday, July 24, 2025, with a high near 92 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

Justice July 24, 2025

Family members, free speech advocates push for release of detained Georgia journalist

by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] July 22, 2025 Lawyers, free speech advocates and family members gathered Tuesday at Georgia’s…

Media July 24, 2025

I teach college and report on Colorado media — there should be more professors doing the same in other states

by Corey Hutchins, Colorado College, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Over the years, the crisis facing local news has meant the disappearance of reporting on…

Science & Technology July 24, 2025

I research rip currents where Cosby Show star Malcolm-Jamal Warner drowned. Here’s why they’re so deadly

by Chris Houser, University of Waterloo, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Malcolm-Jamal Warner, the actor who played Theo Huxtable on The Cosby Show, has drowned…

Weather & Environment July 24, 2025

2 ways cities can beat the heat: Which is best, urban trees or cool roofs?

by Ian Smith, Boston University and Lucy Hutyra, Boston University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] When summer turns up the heat, cities can start to…

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Kennesaw July 23, 2025

Kennesaw approves short-term rental ordinance

By Rebecca Gaunt Kennesaw will begin issuing licenses for short-term rentals, such as Airbnb accommodations in people’s primary residences, this fall. The city will review the zoning and licensing framework…

Health & Wellness July 23, 2025

Cobb & Douglas Public Health Offers $25,000 Grants to Support the 2023-2027 Community Health Improvement Plan

Cobb & Douglas Public Health distributed the following announcement about Community Health Improvement Plan Partnership Grants: Cobb & Douglas Public Health is accepting proposals for 2025-2026 Community Health Improvement Plan…

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Health & Wellness July 23, 2025

Walking with Purpose: A Georgia Local Celebrates 12 Years of the 2-Day Breast Cancer Walk

The Georgia Alliance for Breast Cancer submitted the following announcement: This October, a wave of compassion will sweep across Cobb County as walkers lace up for the Georgia 2-Day Walk for…

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Weather August 1, 2025

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