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Education June 28, 2023

Interview with Cobb teacher fired over book under Georgia’s ‘divisive concepts’ law

By Rebecca Gaunt Katie Rinderle is the first known case of a teacher being fired as a result of Georgia House Bill 1084 which passed in 2022. A picture book…

Business June 28, 2023

Registration open for Cobb Chamber/Taylor English Golf & Tennis Classic

Whether you’re an enthusiast for the links or the rackets, an event is coming in September to satisfy your sporting needs. The Cobb Chamber issued the following press release about…

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Business June 27, 2023

Cobb Chamber announces its 2023-2024 class for Leadership Cobb

Leadership Cobb, a leadership development project of the Cobb Chamber announced 54 new participants for the 2023-2024 class. According to the announcement, “Founded in 1983, Leadership Cobb brings together diverse…

Health Care June 25, 2023

Free eyeglasses for children and teens via Cobb Library’s Vision To Learn program

The Cobb County Public Library Vision To Learn (VTL) program provides eye exams and prescription glasses free of charge to the children and their families for students ages 5 to…

Justice June 24, 2023

One year after the fall of Roe v. Wade, abortion care has become a patchwork of confusing state laws that deepen existing inequalities

by Heidi Fantasia, UMass Lowell, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] In the year since the U.S. Supreme Court’s Dobbs v. Jackson ruling struck down the…

Business June 20, 2023

Atlanta Federal Reserve CEO to speak to the Cobb Chamber

On Monday, July 10, Cobb Chamber‘s Marquee Monday event series presented by Superior Plumbing will continue at the Coca-Cola Roxy Theatre. During the event, Dr. Raphael W. Bostic, President and…

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Religion June 19, 2023

Southern Baptist Convention votes to expel two churches with female pastors – a religion scholar explains how far back these battles go

by Susan M. Shaw, Oregon State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] During its two-day annual meeting that began on June 13, 2023, the Southern…

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Business June 17, 2023

Cobb Young Professionals will host outing to see the Braves play the Diamondbacks

The Cobb Chamber’s Cobb Young Professionals (CYP) and the Greater North Fulton Chamber will do a social outing to watch the Atlanta Braves play the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday, July…

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Cobb County June 17, 2023

Public meeting on Cobb County’s proposed use of interest from Justice Assistance Grant progam

A Public Meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at 11 a.m. to receive comments on how Cobb County should use the $989.45 in interest income from the…

Business June 17, 2023

Police chiefs of Acworth and Kennesaw to hold fireside chat at Cobb Chamber event

The Northwest Cobb Area Council of the Cobb Chamber will host a fireside chat between Chief Jesse Evans of the Acworth Police Department and Chief Bill Westenberger of the Kennesaw…

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