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People lined up with shovels. From left, David Carl, President of Gay Construction; Holly Quinlan, CEO of Cobb Travel and Tourism; Councilmember Lynette Burnette; Councilmember Tracey Viars; Mike Everhart, amphitheater committee member; Councilmember Pat Ferris; City Manager Dr. Jeff Drobney; Mayor Derek Easterling; Parks and Recreation Director Steve Roberts

Kennesaw January 20, 2023

Kennesaw holds groundbreaking for Phase 8 of Depot Park Master Plan

The City of Kennesaw issued the following press release about yesterday’s groundbreaking for phase eight of the Depot Park Master Plan. Kennesaw, GA (January 20, 2023) — The City of…

U.S. Congress January 20, 2023

The weaponization of the federal government has a long history

by Ken Hughes, University of Virginia, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Now that House Republicans have created a “Select Subcommittee on Weaponization of the Federal…

Georgia State Capitol on mostly sunny day

Opinion January 20, 2023

Bookman: If Georgia GOP thinks life starts at conception, why allow ‘murder’ for six weeks?

by Jay Bookman, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] January 19, 2023 If you honestly, sincerely believe that human life begins at the…

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Pets and Pet Adoption January 20, 2023

Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day: “Just look into these big green eyes and try to resist bringing me into your family. Adopt me now!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is a small-sized female black domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…

A tri-color hound dog with a blue and green leash, looking sad

Pets and Pet Adoption January 20, 2023

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “Well! I’m ready! Aren’t you going to take this leash and adopt me?”

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is a medium-sized tri-color hound male. The following information on this potential family member is…

Weather January 20, 2023

Cobb County weather forecast for Friday, January 20, 2023

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Friday, January 20, 2023, with a high near 54 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly cloudy,…

U.S. Congress January 19, 2023

Marjorie Taylor Greene lands on committees two years after House Democrats exiled her

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] January 17, 2023 This story was updated at 8 p.m. Jan. 17 a statement…

Dollar sign labeled "Economy" and "Inflation"

Economy January 19, 2023

Inflation hasn’t increased US food insecurity overall, according to our new tracker

by Sam Polzin, Purdue University and Jayson Lusk, Purdue University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Grocery prices soared by 11.8% in 2022 – the swiftest…

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Cobb County Public Library January 19, 2023

Vinings Library to reopen on Monday, January 23

After nearly a month of repairs related to December’s freeze and the subsequent flooding from burst pipes, the Vinings Libary branch of the Cobb public library system will reopen next…

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