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International April 3, 2025

Chinese barges and Taiwan Strait drills are about global power projection − not just a potential invasion

by Colin Flint, Utah State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Is China intent on a D-Day style invasion of Taiwan? Certainly that has been…

The "Star of Life" symbol represents medicine and health care. Three rectangles are arranged in a radial pattern to form a sort of abstract star shape, with a snake coiled around a staff superimposed on the center.

Nutrition April 3, 2025

Vitamin D builds your bones and keeps your gut sealed, among many other essential functions − but many children are deficient

by Jacqueline Hernandez, Florida International University and Cristina Palacios, Florida International University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] You’ve likely heard about vitamin D’s important role…

Cobb Sheriff's Office vehicle at Cobb government office in article about evictions

Cobb County April 3, 2025

Cobb Sheriff’s Office certified as Sensory Inclusive

By Mark Woolsey The Cobb County Sheriff’s Office is taking a proactive approach on sensory overload challenges. The agency says in a news release it’s been certified by KultureCity as…

The big "Atlanta Braves" sign at the entrance to Truist Park

Cumberland April 3, 2025

Braves organization expands its Cobb footprint with acquisition of office complex

By Mark Woolsey The parent company of the Atlanta Braves is expanding its footprint in Cobb County by a wide margin. Atlanta Braves Holdings, Inc. announced Wednesday that its real…

Marietta April 3, 2025

Woody’s CheeseSteaks opens in Marietta

By Mark Woolsey Steven Renner got hooked on Woody’s CheeseSteaks after the Nashville native moved to Atlanta in the early 1990s, but he also developed a tremendous appreciation for original…

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Weather April 3, 2025

Record or near record heat for April expected in Georgia beginning Thursday

Record or near record heat for April is expected in Georgia today, with possible temperatures as high as 90. The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb…

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Powder Springs April 3, 2025

Powder Springs was incorporated not just one time: but three times

By Larry Felton Johnson The cliche “you learn something new every day” applies doubly to me, because I spend a little time every day just trying to learn new facts…

Cobb weather June 15: Photo of cloudy skies above a residential street

Weather April 3, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Thursday, April 3, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Thursday, April 3, 2025, with a high near 86 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

Opinion April 2, 2025

We all have a dog in the fight to make Georgia its best

Georgia First Lady Marty Kemp (left) welcomes Highland Rivers CEO Melanie Dallas and her dog Sweet Pea to the Capitol. By Melanie Dallas, LPC There is something about dogs that…

Marietta April 2, 2025

Marietta Parks & Rec offers LEGO camps

This summer, Marietta Parks, Recreation, and Facilities will offer Play-Well TEKnologies LEGO® camps. These camps encourage engineering and other STEM skills in children. The courses are for children ages 5…

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