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Transportation October 20, 2024

Lane closures from Sunday p.m. to Monday a.m. on I-285 in Cobb and Fulton counties

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) announced there will be lane closures on I-285 Sunday night between Paces Ferry Road in Cobb County and Long Island Road in Fulton County….

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Business October 19, 2024

35 new businesses licensed in Cobb County over past week

Here are the 35 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, October 18, 2024. These are only licenses for businesses in unincorporated Cobb County. Cities…

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Pets and Pet Adoption October 19, 2024

Special needs shelter dogs deserve love too

By Kristen Burns COBB COUNTY, Ga., – Stevie, a 3-month-old puppy, was taken in by the Homeless Pets Foundation in Marietta, Georgia, in June 2024. He is very playful and…

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Movies October 19, 2024

Godzilla at 70: The monster’s warning to humanity is still urgent

by Amanda Kennell, University of Notre Dame and Jessica McManus Warnell, University of Notre Dame, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The 2024 Nobel Peace Prize…

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Mableton October 19, 2024

Reports & Photos about two celebrations in Mableton

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following reports and photos from two events in Mableton. All photos were provided by Barry. South Cobb High School PTA fall festival Barry…

Climate and Weather October 19, 2024

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Saturday, October 19, 2024

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Saturday, October 19, 2024, with a high near 71 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be clear,…

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Opinion October 19, 2024

Weaponizing The Weather Or Attacking America’s Response To Hurricanes?

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College There’s an October Surprise myth that claims Barack Obama won the 2012 election with his response to Hurricane Sandy, which…

Uncategorized October 18, 2024

Secretive safety presentation shared at Cobb school board meeting

By Rebecca Gaunt A promised presentation on safety at Thursday’s school board meeting may have raised as many questions as it answered. Superintendent Chris Ragsdale announced that the Cobb County…

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Pets and Pet Adoption October 18, 2024

Volunteers, Guests Lives Changing One Cat at a Time

By Gabby Miller MARIETTA, Ga—When she wanted a change in her life Janette Kalas started volunteering at Good Mews after going through a hard time in her life. Back in…

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Uncategorized October 18, 2024

Southern Museum in Kennesaw to transform into a winter wonderland December 14

Are you looking for a holiday event where craft and artistry is on display, where you are surrounded by model trains, and where a choir presents holiday favorites? The City…

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Sports January 10, 2025

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