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Cobb County October 16, 2023

$737k renovation of WestRock Recycling complete

County leaders, Keep Cobb Beautiful staff and volunteers, and county residents showed up to cut the ribbon on the $737,000 in renovations to the WestRock Recycling drop-off center approved by…

Cobb County October 15, 2023

Cobb library’s vision screening program wins national award

Vision To Learn (VTL), a project that offers free vision screenings, eye exams, and prescription glasses for children and their families, was a recipient of the I Partner With My…

Cobb Chairwoman Lisa Cupid cuts ribbon with Commissioners JoAnn Birrell (L) and Monique Sheffield (R)

Environment October 14, 2023

Westrock Recycling Center gets renovations

Cobb BOC Chairwoman Lisa Cupid cuts ribbon with Commissioners JoAnn Birrell (L) and Monique Sheffield (R) flanking her. Photo provided by Barry Krebs. from Barry Krebs Barry Krebs is well…

Georgia State Capitol on mostly sunny day

Georgia October 13, 2023

Georgia lawmakers pitch changes to dual enrollment program, including extending HOPE Grant eligibility

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] October 11, 2023 A state legislative panel unanimously approved recommendations for changes to the…

Powder Springs October 12, 2023

The City of Powder Springs holds grand opening for new Skate Park on Saturday, October 14

Wheeled wonders will take center stage as the City of Powder Springs holds the grand opening for its brand new Skate Park at Linear Park on Saturday, October 14. The…

education icon with silhouette of teach in front of class, holding a baton to a board.

Cobb County October 12, 2023

Cobb Chamber’s November Marquee Monday features Cobb and Marietta school superintendents

The Cobb Chamber will host its Marquee Monday event on November 13, 2023 at the Coca-Cola Roxy. The event will feature a discussion on education in Cobb County with Marietta…

A busy portion of Austell Road where a pedestrian death occurred recently.

Opinion October 11, 2023

Why has the Courier changed its approach to reporting on traffic accidents?

[Photo: A busy portion of Austell Road where a pedestrian death occurred recently: Larry Johnson/Cobb County Courier] Traffic accidents, particularly those involving death or serious injury, get a lot of…

Cobb County government building sign, a vertical rectangular sign with the words "Board of Commissioners," "County Clerk," "County Manager," "County Office," "Employment," and a wheelchair entrance icon

Cobb County October 10, 2023

Cobb County to hold meeting on effectiveness of supplier diversity program

There will be virtual public information meeting about a study to determine the effectiveness of Cobb County’s supplier diversity program. The meeting will take place November 9 at 12 p.m….

Drug Addiction October 5, 2023

More Schools Stock Overdose Reversal Meds, but Others Worry About Stigma

This article by Rae Ellen Bichell and Virginia Garcia Pivik first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Rae Ellen Bichell and Virginia Garcia Pivik October 3, 2023 Last…

Justice October 5, 2023

First Amendment advocates fight growing number of U.S. book bans

by Ariana Figueroa, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] October 4, 2023 WASHINGTON — One of Thomasina Brown’s favorite books is a memoir…

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