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Climate and Weather September 29, 2022

The dry before the storm: High fire danger statement issued for Cobb due to strong winds

Despite the approaching rains from Hurricane Ian, the National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook that warns of high danger of fire in Cobb County and much of the…

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Health Care September 28, 2022

COVID in Cobb County, September 28, 2022

The Georgia Department of Public Health is now reporting on the COVID numbers for the state weekly. These numbers are from the report issued on Wednesday, September 28, 2022. The…

Education September 28, 2022

Former Cobb County student facing third discipline hearing after winning state appeal

By Rebecca Gaunt A former Campbell High School student, who completed his GED and is pursuing a career in HVAC repair, is now facing a third disciplinary hearing, despite no…

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Climate and Weather September 28, 2022

Kemp issues State of Emergency for all Georgia counties, brunt of storm expected to pass to the east of Cobb County

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp declared a State of Emergency for all Georgia counties due to the possibility of heavy rain and damaging winds as the Hurricane Ian‘s impact reaches the…

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History September 28, 2022

Sankofa Festival previews the Before Slavery museum which will be coming to Cobb’s Cumberland area next year

By Arielle Robinson The Before Slavery museum hosted the Sankofa Festival Sunday at Taylor-Brawner Park in Smyrna, where they presented a portion of the upcoming museum. An Ashanti princess donned…

Climate and Weather September 28, 2022

Cobb County weather forecast for Wednesday, September 28

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Wednesday, September 28, 2022, with a high near 73 degrees. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts…

Newly promoted Deputy Police Chief Tanya Twaddell alongside Chief Marty Ferrell, both in uniform

Marietta Police Department September 27, 2022

Tanya Twaddell promoted to Deputy Chief for the Marietta Police Department

The Marietta Police Department announced that former Major Tanya Twaddell has been chosen to fill the role of Deputy Chief (DC). The post came open when Marty Ferrell was appointed…

Music September 27, 2022

Georgia Symphony Orchestra presents a free concert at Marietta’s historic Zion Baptist Church

The Marietta-based Georgia Symphony Orchestra distributed the following press release announcing a free concert at Marietta’s historic Zion Baptist Church. Marietta, Ga. September 26, 2022 – The Georgia Symphony Orchestra…

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Music September 27, 2022

Atlanta-born singer-songwriter and guitarist Michelle Malone to perform at Marietta’s Strand Theatre

Atlanta-born singer-songwriter and guitarist Michelle Malone will perform at Marietta’s Strand Theatre on Saturday, October 1 at 8pm. According to a profile on her website, “Over the course of Malone’s…

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Kennesaw September 27, 2022

Program Palooza highlights the programs of Kennesaw Parks and Recreation

The City of Kennesaw announced another Program Palooza, an event where visitors get to explore the various programs offered by the city’s Parks and Recreation Department. Details are in the…

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