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National July 26, 2023

DeSantis’ ‘war on woke’ looks a lot like attempts by other countries to deny and rewrite history

by Rochelle Anne Davis, Georgetown University and Eileen Kane, Connecticut College, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] A Florida law that took effect on July 1,…

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Health Care July 19, 2023

How Health Care May Be Affected by the High Court’s Affirmative Action Ruling

This article by Michelle Andrews first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Michelle Andrews July 6, 2023 Doctors are concerned that a Supreme Court ruling issued June 29…

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Cobb County July 19, 2023

Cobb Chamber announces award nominees for 2023 Public Safety Appreciation Week

Each year the Cobb Chamber recognizes public safety personnel to mark Public Safety Appreciation week. The Chamber released the list of individuals and teams nominated for the awards in a…

Business July 16, 2023

Author and leadership consultant Kevin Paul Scott to speak at the Chamber’s August Marquee Monday

The Cobb Chamber announced that the featured speaker for its August Marquee Monday series on August 14 will be business motivational speaker and author Kevin Paul Scott. The doors open…

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Acworth July 14, 2023

Acworth to hold three public hearings on proposed property tax increase

The City of Acworth has announced a proposed tax increase, and has scheduled the three hearings required by state law before voting on the increase. There is no proposed increase…

Health Care July 12, 2023

Georgia public health leader sounds alarm as report confirms spike in pregnancy-related deaths

by Jill Nolin, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] July 12, 2023 A new and long-awaited report shows the rate of pregnancy-related deaths…

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Cobb by the Numbers July 6, 2023

Cobb County tax bill gone up? Here’s an interactive map where you can find out how your home value compares with others in your census tract

by Larry Felton Johnson This year many homeowners in Cobb County got an unpleasant jolt as reassessments of home values brought about an increase in the tax bill for most…

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Kennesaw June 30, 2023

Town Center Community holds ribbon-cutting for Aviation Park upgrades

The Town Center Community, composed of the Town Center Community Improvement District (CID) and its nonprofit partner, the Town Center Community Alliance, distributed the following announcement of a ribbon-cutting ceremony…

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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Cobb County May 13, 2025

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