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Business & Economy, Local Business April 24, 2026

Cobb Chamber to honor top small businesses at 2026 awards luncheon in May

The Cobb Chamber will continue its Marquee Monday series on May 11 with the 2026 Small Business of the Year Awards, celebrating the achievements and contributions of leading small businesses…

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Health & Wellness April 23, 2026

Food Stamp Work Rules Don’t Increase Employment, Researchers Say

This article by Taylor Sisk first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Apr 23, 2026 DELBARTON, W.Va. — A half-dozen cars had been in the queue for nearly…

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News, Weather April 23, 2026

State of emergency, burn bans issued in response to south Georgia wildfires

by Alander Rocha, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] April 22, 2026 After the Georgia Forestry Commission issued its first ever mandatory burn…

Government & Politics, National Government April 23, 2026

Scott’s rivals take a break from politics after the longtime congressman’s death upends the election

by Alander Rocha and Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] April 23, 2026 Georgia Congressman David Scott’s death has upended next…

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Sports April 23, 2026

Sorry, Tampa Bay, mixed‑use districts don’t reverse the dismal economics of sports venues

by J.C. Bradbury, Kennesaw State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] When the Atlanta Braves opened Truist Park in 2017, Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob…

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Economy April 23, 2026

What we lose when artificial intelligence does our shopping

by Mark Bartholomew, University at Buffalo and Samuel Becher, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Americans spend a…

Justice April 23, 2026

If Justice Alito resigns before the midterms, a Trump nominee to the Supreme Court is likely to sail through confirmation

by Paul M. Collins Jr., UMass Amherst, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Washington is buzzing with the possibility that President Donald Trump might name one…

Uncategorized April 23, 2026

Early Morning Fire Hits Kennesaw Apartment Complex

By Mark Woolsey Fire heavily damaged a building at a Kennesaw apartment complex early Wednesday, but all residents were able to get out. The department says arriving fire crews found…

Cobb County Police Department Crime Scene Unit vehicle

Crime & Public Safety April 23, 2026

GBI investigating the fatal shooting of suspect in Cobb County

By Mark Woolsey Georgia Bureau of Investigation officials are investigating an officer-involved shooting in Cobb County in which the suspect was ultimately killed (follow this link to read the GBI…

Government & Politics, Local government April 23, 2026

Marietta City Manager Bill Bruton Jr. Named Among Nation’s 250 Public Service Champions

Marietta City Manager Bill Bruton Jr. has been selected as one of 250 public service professionals nationwide in the 250 Champions Initiative, a recognition honoring excellence and impact in local…

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News, Transportation May 30, 2026

This week’s schedule of lane closures for the ongoing $1.2 billion I-285 and I-20 West Interchange project in Cobb and Fulton

The Georgia Department of Transportation released the following updated schedule of lane closures for I-285 and I-20 for the estimated $1.2 billion I-285/I-20 West Interchange project. This week’s updated schedule…

Business & Economy, Local Business May 30, 2026