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Marietta October 3, 2022

Marietta History Center hosts “Ghosts and Ghouls”

The Marietta History Center will host a Halloween-themed Pop-In event this month: “Ghosts and Ghouls.” The event is Saturday, October 15, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. According to the…

Opinion October 3, 2022

Opinion: Marietta Small Businesses Being Pushed Out By Big Developer

[This article is by Brian Benefield, who also writes Second Helpings, a series in the Courier about food in Cobb County] By Brian Benefield There has been a recent outcry…

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Law October 3, 2022

Cobb Law Library program on traffic tickets to take place this Wednesday, October 5

This is a reminder that the Cobb Law Library’s program about traffic tickets is this Wednesday. Would you like to learn about what happens after a traffic ticket is issued,…

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Economy October 3, 2022

Georgia gasoline prices jump 6 cents over past week on uncertainty about effects of Hurricane Ian

Georgia gasoline prices rose six cents per gallon on average over the past week during the uncertainty over whether Hurricane Ian would affect oil operations in the Gulf of Mexico….

Climate and Weather October 3, 2022

Cobb County weather forecast and climate summaries: Monday October 3, 2022

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Monday October 3, with highs in the mid 70s. What does the extended forecast have in store? This…

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Health Care October 2, 2022

Turned Away From Urgent Care — And Toward a Big ER Bill

This article by Sam Whitehead first appeared in Kaiser Health News Sam Whitehead September 29, 2022 Frankie Cook remembers last year’s car crash only in flashes. She was driving a…

Climate and Weather October 2, 2022

What is hurricane storm surge, and why can it be so catastrophic?

By Anthony C. Didlake Jr., Penn State [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Of all the hazards that hurricanes bring, storm surge is the greatest threat…

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Education October 2, 2022

‘There’s only so far I can take them’ – why teachers give up on struggling students who don’t do their homework

by Jessica Calarco, Indiana University and Ilana Horn, Vanderbilt University [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Whenever “Gina,” a fifth grader at a suburban public school…

Justice October 2, 2022

The Supreme Court is back in session, with new controversial cases that stand to change many Americans’ lives – here’s what to expect

By Morgan Marietta, UMass Lowell [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Following a dramatic year of controversial rulings, the Supreme Court begins hearing new cases on…

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Marietta October 2, 2022

Registration is open for Marietta’s annual Veterans Day Parade

The City of Marietta posted the following announcement about registration for the Marietta and Kiwanis Club of Marietta’s 18th Annual Veterans Day Parade. The deadline is October 14, so you…

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Uncategorized October 31, 2025

Kennesaw City Cemetery hosts Life in the Cemetery Event

By Timothy Sturdivant Kennesaw City Cemetery hosted an event to raise awareness of the past residents who put Kennesaw on the map. The event took place thanks to the various…

Education October 31, 2025

Cobb legislators call on Gov. Kemp to remove Cristadoro from school board

By Rebecca Gaunt State Representatives Terry Cummings (D-Mableton), Mekyah McQueen (D Smyrna), Lisa Campbell (D-Kennesaw), and Gabriel Sanchez (D-Smyrna) are calling on Gov. Brian Kemp to conduct a formal ethics…

Health & Wellness October 31, 2025

At The Hollow in Florida, the ‘Medical Freedom’ Movement Finds Its Base Camp

This article by Arthur Allen first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Arthur Allen October 31, 2025 VENICE, Fla. — MAGA and MAHA are happily married in Florida,…

Education October 31, 2025

Georgia teacher sues school district that fired her and others because of budget shortfall

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] October 29, 2025 A Georgia elementary school teacher let go during a fiscal crisis…