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Marietta August 31, 2020

Bicyclist in North Marietta Parkway collision dies

According to a public information release from Officer Joshua Madison of the Marietta Police Department, the bicyclist who was hit by an automobile on North Marietta Parkway last week has…

The coronavirus vaccines might have contributed to a rise in gasoline prices illustrated by photo of Kroger gas station on South Cobb Drive

Economy August 31, 2020

Hurricane Laura leads to 5-cent jump in Georgia gasoline price

Hurricane Laura’s possible effects on oil distribution from the Gulf of Mexico has led to a 5-cent jump in the average Georgia gasoline price over the past week, according to…

Cobb County government building in article about rental assistance

Cobb County August 31, 2020

COVID-19 financial relief available for Cobb Not-for-Profits

Financial relief is available for Cobb County Not-for-Profit organizations that have been hurt by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The county established the Not-for-Profit Small Organization Relief Grant program, which will…

Health Care August 30, 2020

Free Cobb & Douglas COVID-19 pop-up tests for the week of Aug 31

Cobb & Douglas Public Health released the schedule for free COVID-19 tests for the week of August 31. Here is the full text of their mailing: Cobb & Douglas Public…

Cobb County August 29, 2020

Cobb medical examiner now working at the new facility

The Cobb County Medical examiner is now working out of the new facility on County Services Parkway. The new building cost $11 million, and measures 19-thousand square feet. The primary…

Cobb County August 29, 2020

Broady criticizes Republican officials’ handling of jail deaths, vows independent investigation

In a forum Tuesday evening., Democratic candidate for Cobb district attorney Flynn Broady criticized incumbent District Attorney Joyette Holmes and other Republican officials for their handling of the deaths of…

Major (now Sheriff) Craig Owens speaking at South Cobb Business Associations luncheon used in article about Owens statement on attacks on Asian-Americans

2020 Elections August 28, 2020

Local FOP lodge endorses Craig Owens

The Kermit Sanders Lodge #13 of the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) endorsed Democratic challenger Maj. Craig Owens over incumbent Republican Sheriff Neil Warren in the Cobb County Sheriff’s election….

Cobb County Senior Services building with article about Tim D Lee Center reopening

Cobb County August 28, 2020

Socially distanced chalk art contest at Cobb senior centers

Cobb Senior Services is hosting a socially distanced chalk art contest at three senior centers and a park on Tuesday Sept. 22 at 9 to 11 a.m. Registration will be…

2020 Elections August 27, 2020

GEMA to provide Personal Protective Equipment for Cobb poll workers

According to a press release from the office of Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency has agreed to ship Personal Protective Equipment…

Lisa Morgan President of Georgia Association of Educators (photo courtesy of the Georgia Association of Educators)

Guest Opinion August 27, 2020

An Open Letter to Georgia Families by Lisa Morgan, President, Georgia Association of Educators

The Georgia Association of Educators distributed the following open letter to the media, from Lisa Morgan, their president. Less than six months ago, Georgia reported the first positive cases of…

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