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Health Care February 25, 2022

Cobb to distribute free COVID test kits at two sites

Cobb County government posted the following announcement on its website announcing two distribution events for COVID-19 test kits: Cobb County Emergency Management is working with Cobb and Douglas Public Health…

Transportation February 25, 2022

Lane closures on Powder Springs Road for resurfacing

There will be lane closures on Powder Springs Road (SR 360) starting this evening, Friday, February 25, and lasting through Monday morning. A press release from the Georgia Department of…

A section of the Mountain to River Trail with trees lining the path and a bicycle in the foreground

Second Helpings February 25, 2022

Exercising and Eating along Cobb County’s trails

By Brian Benefield I think everyone is getting a touch of spring fever lately with the abundance of rain and the sun warming things up to make the daffodils break…

Cobb County weather forecast Friday February 25, 2022 Chance of morning showers then partly sunny Highs near 59 degrees

Climate and Weather February 24, 2022

Cobb weather February 25: morning rain followed by partly sunny skies

According to the report from the National Weather Service, we’ll have a chance of rain in the morning here in Cobb County, followed by partly sunny sides. 7-day forecast The…

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Kennesaw February 24, 2022

Kennesaw approves sidewalk funding for Woodland Acres subdivision; zoning map updated

By Rebecca Gaunt The city of Kennesaw will receive $127,937 to install sidewalks in the Woodland Acres subdivision through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. City Council approved the…

International February 24, 2022

Russia invades Ukraine – 5 essential reads from experts

By Naomi Schalit, The Conversation [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] This is a frightening moment. Russia has invaded Ukraine, and certainly those most frightened right…

Health Care February 24, 2022

Georgia legislators target COVID mask, vaccine precautions with mandate bans

by Stanley Dunlap, Georgia Recorder [this article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] February 23, 2022 Republican state lawmakers’ fight against COVID-19 mandates gained steam Wednesday, with…

Marietta police SUV parked at the curb on Marietta Square

Marietta February 24, 2022

Pedestrian fatally struck by semi on I-75 in Marietta

According to a public information release from Sgt. Jake Rakestraw of the Marietta Police Department, the department’s Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (S.T.E.P.) Unit is investigating a pedestrian fatality that occurred…

Exterior of Marietta City Hall. Red brick modern building

Environment February 24, 2022

Marietta Tree Keepers to host a free tree give-away

Would you like a free tree to plant? The Marietta Tree Keepers will give away bare-root seedlings on March 5. For more details see the announcement posted to the City…

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Immigration March 19, 2025

Beatings, overcrowding and food deprivation: US deportees face distressing human rights conditions in El Salvador’s mega-prison

by Mneesha Gellman, Emerson College and Sarah C. Bishop, Baruch College, CUNY, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] El Salvador President Nayib Bukele framed his offer…

Health Care March 19, 2025

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