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Land Use and Zoning June 21, 2022

Long-delayed decision on St. Benedicts Episcopal School expansion delayed again by Cobb commissioners

At the Cobb County Board of Commissioners’ monthly zoning meeting Tuesday, a decision was delayed again on a rezoning application that, if approved, would allow St. Benedict’s Episcopal School to…

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2020 Elections June 21, 2022

Georgia, Arizona GOP officials to testify before Jan. 6 panel

by Jacob Fischler, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission]June 20, 2022 The fourth Jan. 6 hearing on Tuesday will focus on pressure put…

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Smyrna June 21, 2022

Smyrna City Council unanimously approves Juneteenth, Veterans Day as paid city holidays

By Arielle Robinson Smyrna City Council members approved a motion to make Juneteenth and Veterans Day paid city holidays for eligible staff during its regular meeting at City Hall Monday…

Climate and Weather June 21, 2022

Sunny and hot in Cobb County, Tuesday June 21

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies and hot temperature here in Cobb County on Tuesday June 21, with a high near 97 degrees. There is a Code Orange air…

Environment June 21, 2022

Code Orange air quality alert in effect for metro Atlanta today

The Georgia Environmental Protection Division relayed a Code Orange air quality alert for metro Atlanta to the National Weather Service, warning of high ozone levels for Tuesday June 21. The…

Climate and Weather June 20, 2022

Cobb County weather forecast for Tuesday June 21

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Tuesday June 21, with a high near 96 degrees. We’re under a Code Orange air quality alert for…

Environment June 20, 2022

Code Orange air quality alert issued for metro Atlanta for tomorrow, June 21

According to an alert from the National Weather Service, the Georgia Environmental Protection Division of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Alert for…

Jeff Buzzelli with text "2022 Greater Atlanta Heart Walk Chair"

Health Care June 20, 2022

Comcast Exec Jeff Buzzelli to chair Greater Atlanta Heart Walk

Comcast Business announced that Senior VP Jeff Buzzelli will chair the American Heart Association’s 2022 Greater Atlanta Heart Walk, which will take place at The Battery Atlanta. The company issued…

Georgia Symphony Orchestra interim co-Executive Directors Susan Stensland and Mary Kay Howard.

Music June 20, 2022

GSO Executive Director steps down, retired executive director and board member to co-lead in the interim

The Georgia Symphony Orchestra announced changes in its leadership with the resignation of Executive Director Taylor Rambo. The GSO issued the following press release: (Marietta, Ga., June 20, 2022) The…

Smyrna June 20, 2022

Smyrna City Council agenda for this evening includes Juneteenth and Veterans Days holidays, new License and Variance Board chair

The agenda for this evening’s meeting of the Smyrna City Council includes formalizing Juneteenth and Veterans Day as paid city holidays, and the appointment of Deputy City Administrator Penny Moceri…

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Weather January 18, 2025

Arctic air mass to hit Georgia early next week; more winter storms possible

An Arctic air mass is expected to hit Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia early next week, bringing wind chills in the single digits or teens…

Education January 17, 2025

Cobb County School District to opt out of HB 581 homestead exemption

By Rebecca Gaunt The Cobb County School District is the latest local entity to announce its intention to opt out of the homestead exemption created by Georgia House Bill 581….

Climate January 17, 2025

Insurance for natural disasters is failing homeowners − I don’t have the answers, but I do know the right questions to ask

by Jay Feinman, Rutgers University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The wildfires that have devastated large parts of Los Angeles County have drawn fresh attention…

National January 17, 2025

Spending, regulations and DOGE: Office of Management and Budget director plays vital role helping government get stuff done

by Martha Coven, Princeton University and Bridget C.E. Dooling, The Ohio State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The Office of Management and Budget sounds…

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