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Elections July 21, 2024

If a presidential nominee drops out, what happens to states’ ballots?

by Jennifer Shutt, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] July 18, 2024 This special report was written with contributions from States Newsroom’s 39…

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Health Care July 21, 2024

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from July 12 to July 18

The following are scores for the past week for restaurants, school cafeterias, hotels, and other food service facilities in Cobb County from the Georgia Department of Public Health. For more…

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Mableton July 21, 2024

Food distribution, litter cleanup, and invasive plant removal

Barry Krebs submitted reports and photos about three events: a community food distribution at Friendship Revival Center, a litter cleanup , and the removal of invasive plants in Heritage Park….

Cobb County July 21, 2024

ACT Back-to-School Jam + cleanup in Mableton

All photos provided by Barry Krebs Barry Krebs submitted the following reports and photos from two volunteer events in south Cobb: the Austell Community Task Force Back-to-School Jam, and a…

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Transportation July 21, 2024

Lane closures on West Atlanta Street (SR 5) overnight Sunday in Cobb County

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) announced that single lanes on West Atlanta Street (SR 5) will be closed tonight, Sunday, July 21, for resurfacing work. The lane closures will…

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Climate and Weather July 21, 2024

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Sunday, July 21, 2024

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Sunday, July 21, 2024, with a high near 86 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

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Climate and Weather July 21, 2024

Scattered thunderstorms expected in north and central Georgia Sunday

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia for Sunday, July 21, 2024. Scattered thunderstorms are expected to…

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Business July 20, 2024

Here are the 33 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, July 19, 2024.

Here are the 33 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, July 19, 2024. These are only licenses for businesses in unincorporated Cobb County. Cities…

Climate and Weather July 20, 2024

Cobb County weather forecast for Saturday, July 20, 2024

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Saturday, July 20, 2024, with a high near 84 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

Climate and Weather July 20, 2024

Scattered storms across Georgia expected to continue today, July 20, through next Friday

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia for Saturday, July 20. The wave of scattered thunderstorms we’ve…

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Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community November 5, 2024

Talking Turkey and A Random Encounter With Alton Brown

Photo above by Brian Benefield [This is the latest installment of “Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community” by Brian Benefield] I recently chatted briefly with my neighbor, renowned chef, and food science…

Cobb County November 5, 2024

Cobb man sentenced to two life sentences for aggravated child molestation

Cobb County Superior Court Judge Kellie Hill handed down two life sentences plus 38 years for a man convicted of five counts of aggravated child molestation, four counts of child…

Cobb County November 5, 2024

Cobb man found guilty of rape and child molestation

Gary Dewayne Bailey, 43, was found guilty of rape, child molestation, and contributing to the delinquency of a minor in a jury trial in the courtroom of Superior Court Senior…

Misinformation November 5, 2024

No, you’re not that good at detecting fake videos – 2 misinformation experts explain why and how you can develop the power to resist these deceptions

by Sam Wineburg, Stanford University and Michael Caulfield, University of Washington, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Someone following the 2024 presidential election could have seen…

Elections November 5, 2024

Why Pennsylvania’s election results will take time to count

by Alauna Safarpour, Gettysburg College, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The country is unlikely to know who wins the battleground state of Pennsylvania on election…

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