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Transportation & Development June 16, 2025

How a new bus line in Philadelphia is defying post-pandemic transit trends

by Julene Paul, University of Texas at Arlington and Josh Davidson, Oberlin College and Conservatory, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] When the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation…

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Business & Economy June 16, 2025

Federal R&D funding boosts productivity for the whole economy − making big cuts to such government spending unwise

by Andrew Fieldhouse, Texas A&M University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Large cuts to government-funded research and development can endanger American innovation – and the…

Government & Politics June 16, 2025

Forcible removal of US Sen. Alex Padilla signals a dangerous shift in American democracy

by Charlie Hunt, Boise State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Democratic leaders and a lone Republican senator, Alaska’s Lisa Murkowski, quickly decried the treatment…

Group photo from Pay it Forward 2K15 litter cleanup

Mableton June 15, 2025

Report and photos from Pay It Forward 2K15’s litter cleanup on Cityview Drive

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report and photos from Pay It Forward 2K15’s litter cleanup on Cityview Drive in Mableton: Pay It Forward 2K15 hosted their quarterly…

Opinion June 15, 2025

Too many men go without mental health treatment

By Melanie Dallas, LPC You may be aware that June is recognized as Men’s Health Month, but I’ve also seen it referred to as Men’s Health Awareness Month, and more…

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Weather June 15, 2025

Scattered thunderstorms expected across Georgia Sunday; possible local flooding

Scattered thunderstorms are expected across north and central Georgia this afternoon and evening, with the potential for gusty winds, frequent lightning, and localized flooding. The National Weather Service issued a…

The sign in front of Acworth City Hall: Text reading Acworth Georgia 4415 Senator Richard B. Russell Ave, with 1860 (the incorporation date of the city)

Acworth June 15, 2025

Acworth Tourism Bureau Authority meeting includes financial and project reports

By Ashu Ebot-Tabi Acworth’s Tourism Bureau Authority held its monthly meeting at City Hall. The first item on the agenda was a financial report, the last one for the city’s…

Cobb weather October 30: Photo of cloudy skies above a residential street

Weather June 15, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Sunday, June 15, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Sunday, June 15, 2025, with a high near 86 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

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Cobb County June 14, 2025

44 new business licenses issued by Cobb over past week

Here are the 44 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, June 13, 2025. These are only licenses for businesses in unincorporated Cobb County. Cities…

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Housing June 14, 2025

The Center for Family Resources’ 2024 Annual Report Reveals A Continuing Housing Crisis for Cobb County Families

The Center for Family Resources submitted the following news release: The Center for Family Resources (CFR) released its 2024 Annual Report, shining a spotlight on the growing housing crisis affecting…

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Food Security November 4, 2025

Cobb posts list of where to help those in danger of hunger during this time of job cuts and suspension of food security programs

In light of the threatened cessation of SNAP benefits and job loss driven by government cutbacks and furloughs, Cobb County posted the following announcement on its website: Many of you…

Weather November 4, 2025

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