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Detail of Cobb County Police Department STEP Unit vehicle in article about fatal accident on I-75

Cobb County June 7, 2021

Driver of scooter killed in accident at Barrett Parkway and Macland Road

According to a public information release from Sgt. Wayne Delk of the Cobb County Police Department, the driver of a scooter was struck by two vehicles at the intersection of…

Health Care June 5, 2021

Cobb COVID cases continue to drop

There was continuing good news in this week’s Cobb County COVID report, as cases continue to drop, according to a news release from the county. With the rolling average of…

Transportation June 4, 2021

Striping of I-575 at Barrett Parkway to resume this evening

The striping of I-575 starting at Barrett Parkway will resume this evening, Friday June 4 at 9 p.m. It will affect traffic in both directions. The Georgia Department of Transportation…

Kennesaw June 4, 2021

Popular butterfly house returns to Kennesaw’s Smith-Gilbert Gardens

The popular butterfly house “A Garden With Wings” is returning to Kennesaw’s Smith-Gilbert Gardens for the 2021 season. Butterflies are one of the most important pollinators, and the garden features…

Acworth City Hall in article about Baker Road annexation

Acworth June 4, 2021

Acworth prepares to approve FY 2022 budget

By Arielle Robinson Acworth’s city council held a public hearing Thursday evening where City Manager Brian Bulthuis provided a very brief overview of Acworth’s proposed fiscal year 2022 budget. Bulthuis…

Education June 3, 2021

Cobb school district warns Allatoona High graduation participants of possible weather interruptions

In a press release marked “Urgent,” the Cobb County School District warned participants in tonight’s Allatoona High School graduation that the ceremonies for this evening might be paused for rain….

Cobb County June 3, 2021

Cobb Police recover body of teen from Chattahoochee

According to a public information release from Sgt. Wayne Delk of the Cobb County Police Department, the body of a teen who drowned in the Chattahoochee River was recovered yesterday…

photo of hands holding Special Olympics and Law Enforcement Torch Run logos

Cobb County June 3, 2021

Cobb Dunkin’ locations to help raise funds for Special Olympics Georgia’s Law Enforcement Torch Run

Cobb County Dunkin’ locations, including restaurants in Acworth, Marietta, Powder Springs, and Smyrna, will participate in a fundraiser for the Georgia Special Olympics and the Law Enforcement Torch Run, in…

Health Care June 3, 2021

Wellstar Kennestone Hospital verified as Level II Trauma Center by American College of Surgeons

Wellstar Health System announced in a press release that Wellstar Kennestone Hospital has been verified as a Level II Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons (ACS). On their…

Tim Carini and Maureen Rittner spoke in opposition to the development

Cobb County June 2, 2021

Sprayberry Crossing moves forward despite unresolved issues

By Rebecca Gaunt Neighbors opposed to Atlantic Realty’s redevelopment plans for Sprayberry Crossing, who had hoped the Cobb Planning Commission would put an end to the months-long fight, were disappointed…

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National March 10, 2025

Making English the official US language can’t erase the fact that the US has millions of Spanish speakers and a long multilingual history

by Daniel J. Olson, Purdue University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] English should be the official language of the United States, says a new executive…

Health Care March 10, 2025

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