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A drawing of the first two cars in a high-speed rail train

News, Transportation December 5, 2025

High-speed rail moves millions throughout the world every day – but in the US, high cost and low use make its future bumpy

by Stephen Mattingly, University of Texas at Arlington, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] High-speed rail systems are found all over the globe. Japan’s bullet train…

An image labeled "Affordable Housing" that has a variety of modest houses with taller buildings on the horizon

Real Estate December 5, 2025

The housing crisis is forcing Americans to choose between affordability and safety

by Ivis García, Texas A&M University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Picture this: You’re looking to buy a place to live, and you have two…

The band Dukes of Swing sit, with instruments, onstage

Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community December 5, 2025

MadLife Breathes Life into Music

[This is the latest installment of “Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community” by Brian Benefield. Photo above by Brian Benefield] Tucked neatly into the beating heart of downtown Woodstock, where train…

Cobb County government building sign, a vertical rectangular sign with the words "Board of Commissioners," "County Clerk," "County Manager," "County Office," "Employment," and a wheelchair entrance icon

Local Government, News December 5, 2025

Bill Volckmann has been appointed the next Cobb County Deputy County Manager

Cobb County’s Chief Financial Officer Bill Volckmann has been appointed the next Deputy County Manager, County Manager Dr. Jackie McMorris announced. Volckmann will succeed Jimmy Gisi, who retires later this…

Thunderstorms Georgia Drawing of thunderclouds with lightning on a dark backdrop

Weather, Weather & Environment December 5, 2025

Isolated thunderstorms possible in central Georgia Friday

Isolated thunderstorms are possible today in central Georgia, with low chances of hazardous weather through the rest of the week, according to the National Weather Service. The National Weather Service…

Cobb weather April 19: Photo of cloudy skies above a residential street

Weather December 5, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Friday, December 5, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Friday, December 5, 2025, with a high near 48 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…

Welcome to Cobb County brick sign at Henderson Road on Veterans Memorial

Things to Do December 4, 2025

Things to do this weekend in Cobb County: Fri Dec 5 to Sun Dec 7

Here is a list of a few things to do in Cobb County this weekend: Friday, November 21, to Sunday, November 23. Friday, December 5, 2025 The Cobb County website…

Medical symbolic staff with serpents and wings

Opinion December 4, 2025

Highland Rivers’ annual report proves that ‘It Matters’

(Year in Review, Part 1) By Melanie Dallas, LPC At the end of each year, I usually write an article that highlights some of the many things Highland Rivers Behavioral…

Community Life, Marietta December 4, 2025

‘A Christmas Tradition’ Returns to The Strand Theatre This December

The City of Marietta announced that the Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre will usher in the holiday season with the return of its annual festive revue, A Christmas Tradition,…

Education, Kennesaw State University December 4, 2025

Kennesaw State team innovates stronger 3D-printed structures through advanced simulations

Photo above: Eric Miller and Aaron Adams [This article by Raynard Churchwell, with a photo by Matt Yung, first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] Many…

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