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Cobb County March 4, 2021

Truitt family and their attorneys plan further action

After a Cobb County grand jury recommended no action be taken against a police officer for killing a Black teenager, the teen’s family attorneys told the Courier that their struggle…

Renderings of restored Whistle Stop building and the plaza with Dry County Taproom on the right.

Kennesaw March 3, 2021

Plans approved for Common Grounds Plaza in Kennesaw

Downtown Kennesaw could soon have a new gathering spot for food and fun now that plans for Common Grounds Plaza have been approved. Dale Hughes submitted the Central Business District…

Town Center CID releases its annual report -- image of report on desktop computer screen, tablet, and smart phone

Kennesaw March 2, 2021

Town Center CID annual report released

The Town Center Community Improvement District (TCCID) released its annual digital report, highlighting its activities and accomplishments over the past year. Those highlights included funding for Phase 3 of the…

Powder Springs March 1, 2021

KSU graduate promoted to Technical Leader of GBI Crime Lab Firearms Section

Emily Bagwell, a 2012 graduate in biology from Kennesaw State University, has been promoted to Technical Leader of of the Firearms Section of the Crime Lab at the GBI. She…

Cobb Sheriff's Office vehicle at Cobb government office in article about evictions

Cobb County March 1, 2021

Cobb Sheriff announces hiring blitz

The Cobb County Sheriff’s Office announced a hiring blitz, with the intent of hiring more than 100 staff in both sworn and civilian position. The following press release describing the…

Economy March 1, 2021

Texas storm brings big jump in Georgia gasoline price

The Texas storm brought more to Georgia than alarming headlines: it also brought with it a big jump in gasoline prices. According to a press release from Montrae Waiters, spokeswoman…

Education February 27, 2021

Wheeler name change coalition stresses cooperation with school board

Members of a student-led group seeking the renaming of East Cobb’s Wheeler High School said a Zoom town hall meeting this week was a step in the right direction. But…

Marietta February 25, 2021

Fatal wreck on I-75 in Marietta

Officer Joshua Madison of the Marietta Police Department STEP Program announced in a public information release that a fatal wreck occurred on 1-75 near South Marietta Parkway on Wednesday involving…

Kennesaw February 25, 2021

Kennesaw HR staff certified as crisis coordinators

The City of Kennesaw announced that the entire HR (Human Resources) staff has completed the Crisis Coordinator Certification Program. The program was developed by the Georgia Municipal Association, the ACCG…

Kennesaw February 23, 2021

Kennesaw receives grant for outdoor fitness court

The city of Kennesaw has been awarded a $25,000 grant from the National Fitness Campaign for an outdoor fitness court, but the City Council must approve $105,000 in SPLOST funds…

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Education January 17, 2025

Cobb County School District to opt out of HB 581 homestead exemption

By Rebecca Gaunt The Cobb County School District is the latest local entity to announce its intention to opt out of the homestead exemption created by Georgia House Bill 581….

Climate January 17, 2025

Insurance for natural disasters is failing homeowners − I don’t have the answers, but I do know the right questions to ask

by Jay Feinman, Rutgers University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The wildfires that have devastated large parts of Los Angeles County have drawn fresh attention…

National January 17, 2025

Spending, regulations and DOGE: Office of Management and Budget director plays vital role helping government get stuff done

by Martha Coven, Princeton University and Bridget C.E. Dooling, The Ohio State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The Office of Management and Budget sounds…