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Education January 15, 2025

US secretary of education helps set national priorities in a system primarily funded and guided by local governments

by Dustin Hornbeck, University of Memphis, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The Department of Education has been a source of political controversy since its creation…

Georgia January 15, 2025

Details still to come, but governor says limits on lawsuit awards in Georgia his top priority

by Jill Nolin, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission]January 14, 2025 Republican Gov. Brian Kemp says he will soon unveil “a robust legislative…

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National January 15, 2025

U.S. House speaker pitches conditions on disaster aid, upending long-standing practice

by Jennifer Shutt, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission]January 14, 2025 WASHINGTON — U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson said Tuesday that Congress will…

Education January 15, 2025

Kennesaw State, Georgia Leadership Institute for School Improvement partnership will expedite career advancement for educators

[This article by Travis Highfield first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] A new partnership between the Bagwell College of Education and the Georgia Leadership Institute…

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Marietta January 15, 2025

Marietta History Center presents lecture “The Last Slave Ships to the South

The Marietta History Center will host a presentation about “The Last Slave Ships to the South” on Monday, January 27, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. The lecture, part of the MHC’s…

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Product recalls January 15, 2025

Recall of 24,870 pounds of chicken and cheese taquitos shipped nationwide to ALDIs

Bestway Sandwiches Inc., based in Valencia, Calif., has issued a recall of approximately 24,870 pounds of frozen chicken and cheese taquito products due to potential metal contamination, according to the…

Climate and Weather January 15, 2025

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Wednesday, January 15, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, with a high near 48 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly clear,…

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Pets and Pet Adoption January 15, 2025

“I’m Simba, and I’m eager to find a loving family!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a male white/brown labrador retriever. The following information on this potential family member…

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Pets and Pet Adoption January 15, 2025

“I’m wide-eyed in anticipation of being adopted into a loving home!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a female black domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…

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Cobb County January 15, 2025

BOC holds public hearing on engineering services for King Springs Road sidewalks

Before the regular meeting of the Cobb County Board of Commissioners this morning, a public hearing was held in anticipation of spending an amount above $100,000 to hire a consulting…

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