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A sidewalk lined with storefronts in The Battery

Opinion October 14, 2025

From Derision To Emulation: The Atlanta Battery Provides Cobb County With A Lot Of Economic Juice

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College What a strange trip it’s been for Cobb County’s Battery Park, home of the Atlanta Braves. Once a source of…

Group photo from Chamber's public safety luncheon

Community Public Safety Events October 7, 2025

Cobb Chamber honors public safety heroes

The Cobb Chamber distributed the following press release about its Public Safety Appreciation Luncheon (all photos provided by the Cobb Chamber): COBB PUBLIC SAFETY HEROES HONORED AT 2025 AWARDS LUNCHEON…

Things to Do October 3, 2025

The Battery Atlanta announces free, live concerts in October and November

The Battery Atlanta distributed the following press release announcing its live concert series: The Battery Atlanta is turning up the volume on Thursday nights this fall with its new live music…

Cobb County Solicitor General Makia Metzger

Cobb County September 18, 2025

LiveSafe Resources Hosts ‘A Fashion Affair’ Fundraiser Supporting Survivors of Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence

Photo: Cobb County Solicitor General Makia Metzer, provided courtesy of LiveSafe Resources LiveSafe Resources submitted the following article about its benefit fashion show: LiveSafe Resources hosted one of Atlanta’s premier fashion events, A Fashion Affair, on Tuesday evening…

Chattahoochee RiverLands September 11, 2025

Bandits and a Comedian in a cemetery by the Chattahoochee

[Editor’s note: This is an evergreen article I frequently resurrect and rework as our readership increases, because the Bagby brothers were a fascinating throwback to Depression-era roving bandits, and they…

The big "Atlanta Braves" sign at the entrance to Truist Park

Sports August 31, 2025

“No Way To Prevent This” Says Only Team That Regularly Plunks Ronald Acuña

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College This week, with the Atlanta Braves having a big lead over the Miami Marlins, a night after a big win,…

Sports August 8, 2025

Truist Park Is The Perfect Spot For A Woman To Make History As An MLB Umpire

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Few sports stories are cracking the national headlines like the Saturday debut of Jen Pawol to be an umpire for…

Community Life July 28, 2025

Report with photos from the Pearson Middle School Back To School Book Bag Giveaway and Health Fair

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about the Pearson Middle School Back To School Book Bag Giveaway and Health Fair: Pearson Middle School hosted the…

Sports July 10, 2025

Cobb County gets ready for the MLB All-Star Game

Cobb County officials seem hopeful that extensive preparations begun months ago will result in a smooth, safe time for the tens of thousands who will pour into the area for…

Sports July 10, 2025

“Willy Wonka’s Baseball Factory” Is Coming To Cobb County This All-Star Weekend

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Earlier today, I got to tour the Cobb Galeria Centre’s Capital One All-Star Village. I described it to fellow employees…

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Cemeteries, Community December 7, 2025

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