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Health Care September 11, 2021

Latest school-age numbers for COVID in Cobb show cases among 5-17 year olds decreasing, 18-22 year olds increasing

The latest numbers from the Georgia Department of Health School Aged COVID-19 Surveillance Report for Cobb County shows a decrease in COVID cases among the age group in the elementary,…

From Georgia Health News September 10, 2021

From Georgia Health News: ‘New device shortage, high death toll reported as Covid wave continues’

[This article is by Andy Miller, the publisher of Georgia Health News. It was first published on September 9, 2021, by Georgia Health News, and is used with permission] Since…

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Education September 9, 2021

Cobb Schools data shows Black and disabled students more likely to be referred to law enforcement

By Rebecca Gaunt This story was produced as part of a collaboration with the Center for Public Integrity and USA TODAY. Just the threat of involving campus police was enough…

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Music September 9, 2021

GSO opens its season with Mahler’s Fourth Symphony

The Marietta-based Georgia Symphony Orchestra (GSO) will open its 71st season with a performance of Gustav Mahler’s Fourth Symphony. GSO Music Director and Conductor Timothy Verville will conduct the performance….

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Land Use and Zoning September 8, 2021

Planning Commission recommends approval of rezoning for commercial development on Mableton Parkway

At its September zoning hearing Tuesday, the Cobb County Planning Commission recommended that the Cobb County Board of Commissioners approve, with a list of stipulations, a request that will allow…

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Health Care September 7, 2021

Cobb school board chairman under fire for COVID response

By Rebecca Gaunt Cobb County Board of Education Chairman Randy Scamihorn is being criticized by parents for phone conversations in which he states that kids are “pretty-well immune to [COVID],”…

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From the Editor September 5, 2021

From the Editor: So, what’s with all the puzzles on the Courier?

If you look over the Courier’s homepage today you’ll notice that puzzles and quizzes have played a prominent role on our recent updates. Don’t worry, we’re not dropping the news…

From Georgia Health News September 4, 2021

From Georgia Health News: ‘Grim milestone’: State’s confirmed pandemic deaths reach 20,000

[This article is by Andy Miller, the publisher of Georgia Health News. It was first published on September 3, 2021, by Georgia Health News, and is used with permission] The…

Health Care September 4, 2021

Cobb County passes 50 percent for fully vaccinated residents — But how close does that bring us to herd immunity?

CobbTV, a media service of the Cobb County government, announced in a tweet yesterday that 51 percent of county residents are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, compared to a 44 percent…

Health Care September 3, 2021

GDPH reports an astonishing 14-day case rate of 1,434 per 100,000 for Cobb 5-17 year olds

The Georgia Department of Public Health reported an astonishing case rate of 1,434 per 100,000 over a 14-day period among Cobb County’s school aged children, a 56 percent increase since…

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