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Cobb County April 2, 2020

Cobb’s State of Emergency extended

This afternoon Cobb County BOC Chairman Mike Boyce signed a supplement to the Declaration of a State of Emergency. It extends the declaration until April 24, and includes a further…

Kennesaw April 2, 2020

Kennesaw issues new executive order defining essential businesses

The City of Kennesaw released a fourth executive order that clarifies the meaning of in-person contact and defines essential businesses. Here is the text of the press release explaining the…

Kennesaw April 2, 2020

Kennesaw temporarily suspends business licenses of hair and nail salons and others

The City of Kennesaw has temporarily suspended the business licenses of businesses that require personal physical contact with customer, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The order was effective March 31,…

2020 Elections April 1, 2020

Angelia Pressley: Candidate for District 4 Cobb County commissioner

Angelia Pressley is running in the Democratic primary for the District 4 Cobb County Board of Commissioners seat. The seat is being vacated by incumbent Commissioner Lisa Cupid, who is…

Kennesaw March 30, 2020

City of Kennesaw extends business license renewal deadline

The City of Kennesaw issued a press release announcing that business owners within the city have until May 29, 2020 to renew their business licenses without penalty. The press release…

sign held at Sterigenics protest with the Sterigenics slogan "Safeguarding Global Heath" changed to "Endangering Global Health"

Environment March 30, 2020

Sterigenics sues Cobb County

Sterigenics has filed suit against Cobb County in federal court, seeking to resume operations on a permanent basis. Background The Sterigenics plant became a focus of community concern in Smyrna…

The coronavirus vaccines might have contributed to a rise in gasoline prices illustrated by photo of Kroger gas station on South Cobb Drive

Economy March 30, 2020

Gasoline prices continue to plummet; Cobb average at $1.87/gal

Gasoline prices continued to plummet over the past week, with Georgia’s statewide average standing at $1.84 per gallon of regular unleaded. Low demand due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the…

Georgia March 29, 2020

Trump approves disaster declaration for Georgia

A press release from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) states that emergency aid has been made available to the State of Georgia for the COVID-19 pandemic. The press release…

Kevin Nicholas seated at table with window showing skyline in background

2020 Elections March 29, 2020

Kevin Nicholas: Candidate for District 2 Cobb County commissioner

Kevin Nicholas is running in the Republican primary for the District 2 seat on the Cobb County Board of Commissioners that longtime Commissioner Bob Ott is vacating when this term…

Cobb County government building in article about rental assistance

Cobb County March 27, 2020

Cobb GIS sets up crowd-sourced grocery supply tracker

Cobb County’s GIS department has created a crowd-sourced grocery supply tracking survey to help Cobb residents find needed supplies during the COVID-19 pandemic. Shoppers are encouraged to fill out the…

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Education, News December 9, 2025

Kennesaw State Fall 2025 commencement to take place Dec. 16 – 19

Kennesaw State University distributed the following schedule for its upcoming commencement ceremonies: Nearly 3,600 graduates will be recognized during Kennesaw State University’s Fall 2025 Commencement ceremonies Dec. 16-19. Undergraduate, graduate,…

Local Government, News December 9, 2025

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