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Economy May 14, 2021

Cracker Barrel to add 700 workers with hiring events in East Cobb, Lawrenceville

Cracker Barrel is holding two hiring events, including one in East Cobb on Saturday. Their plan is to add 700 workers to their staff. Details are included in the announcement…

Economy May 14, 2021

David Scott issues statement on bill to protect consumers from predatory debt collection

Rep. David Scott of Georgia’s 13th U.S. Congressional District issued a statement on his support of the Comprehensive Debt Collection Improvement Act (HR 2547), a bill intended to protect consumers…

Health Care May 14, 2021

Cobb schools will no longer require fully vaccinated individuals to wear a mask

The Cobb County School District has updated its COVID-19 precautionary policies based on recent CDC recommendations. The press release from the district announcing the change is reprinted below: Cobb Schools…

2021 Elections May 13, 2021

Sam Hensley, Jr.: Democratic candidate for HD 34 in the special election

By Rebecca Gaunt Attorney, writer and film producer Sam Hensley, Jr. is running as a Democrat in the special election for Georgia House District 34 (HD-34), which includes Kennesaw and…

Kennesaw May 13, 2021

Kennesaw to hold unique popsicle-themed art contest

The City of Kennesaw will hold what is probably the most unusual (but fun) art contest we’ve reported on. Contestants will turn popsicle-shaped wooden cutouts provided by the Kennesaw Parks…

Acworth May 13, 2021

Store clerk shot in Acworth armed robbery

A store clerk was shot and injured during an armed robbery, according to a public information release from Sgt. Wayne Delk of the Cobb County Police Department. Delk wrote: Cobb…

Cobb County May 13, 2021

Cobb to hold town hall on recent election law changes

On Tuesday May 18 from 7-9 p.m. Cobb County Board of Commissioners Chairwoman Lisa Cupid, and Director Janine Eveler of Cobb County Elections and Registration will host a town hall…

Melissa Alterio in front of the Cobb County BOC

Cobb County May 13, 2021

Melissa Alterio hired as new Cobb County 911 emergency communications director

Melissa Alterio was approved as the new Cobb County 911 Emergency Communications Department director, in a unanimous vote of the Cobb County Board of Commissioners Tuesday. Alterio comes to her…

Health Care May 13, 2021

Cobb ahead of metro Atlanta, state in COVID-19 vaccination

by Arielle Robinson Dr. Janet Memark, the District Health Director of Cobb & Douglas Public Health presented an update to the Cobb County Board of Commissioners about COVID-19 at the…

Music May 12, 2021

Georgia Symphony Orchestra to receive NEA grant for sixth annual Sensory Friendly Concert

Marietta-based Georgia Symphony Orchestra announced that it will receive a $10,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) for its sixth annual Sensory Friendly Concert. Details about the…

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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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