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Justice May 6, 2024

Plummeting balance in federal crime victims fund sparks alarm among states, advocates

by Jennifer Shutt, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] May 4, 2024 WASHINGTON — States and local organizations that aid victims of sexual…

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Georgia May 2, 2024

Georgia Senate panel considers solutions to ease overcrowding at local jails

by Stanley Dunlap, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] April 29, 2024 Within six months of the Muscogee County Jail opening a new…

a screenshot of the six districts in Mableon, with 1,2,3 to the south, 4, 5, 6 to the north

Mableton May 1, 2024

Confusion, clarifications made at tense Mableton City Council meeting over Board of Ethics composition

By Arielle Robinson What was voted on: Mableton City Council voted 5-2 to establish a seven-member Board of Ethics that would have three randomly selected members from the seven hearing…

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Kennesaw April 30, 2024

It’s ‘about safety’: Council member’s attempt to save Kennesaw treehouse rental unsuccessful

By Rebecca Gaunt Kennesaw City Council member Antonio Jones unsuccessfully proposed a moratorium on the demolition of auxiliary dwelling units (ADUs) in response to the city’s decision to require Ryan…

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Smyrna April 26, 2024

Cobb Magistrate Court sponsors free pop-up legal clinic in Smyrna tomorrow

Image above a screenshot from Commissioner Monique Sheffield’s BOC announcement about the event Do you have questions about family law, child support, small claims, probate, bankruptcy, immigration or other legal…

Powder Springs April 25, 2024

South Cobb Festival Makes Its Next Tour Stop Powder Springs

The following news release was submitted by the annual Welcome to South Cobb festival: The highly anticipated Welcome to South Cobb Festival presented by Publix is gearing up for its…

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Labor April 24, 2024

Supreme Court appears open to Starbucks’ claims in labor-organizing case

by Michael Z. Green, Texas A&M University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] What factors must a court consider when the National Labor Relations Board requests…

Justice April 24, 2024

Opening statements are the most important part of a trial – as lawyers in Trump’s hush money case know well

by Ronald S. Sullivan Jr., Harvard University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Though Hollywood movies about courtroom dramas often glamorize the closing arguments given by…

Large group photo of volunteers on Earth Day at Truist Park

Environment April 23, 2024

Earth Day at Truist Park with the Atlanta Braves

Barry Krebs submitted the following report and photos from the Atlanta Braves game on Earth Day, where the focus was on recycling: Keep Cobb Beautiful in conjunction with WestRock Recycling…

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Transportation April 21, 2024

Cobb DOT Director provides update on transit referendum to Mableton City Council

By Arielle Robinson Cobb County Department of Transportation Director Drew Raessler presented to Mableton’s City Council on April 10 about the upcoming transit referendum. Cobb voters will have the opportunity…

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Government & Politics May 25, 2025

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