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Cobb County December 11, 2024

Sonya Allen sworn in as Cobb DA

Sonya Allen was sworn in as Cobb County District Attorney. Georgia Supreme Court Justice Verda M. Colvin administered the oath of office. Allen is the first elected Black woman to…

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Cumberland December 11, 2024

Galleria Centre complex gets new CEO

The owner-operator of a high-profile cluster of Cobb-based meeting, performing and shopping venues is getting new leadership. The Cobb-Marietta Coliseum and Exhibit Hall Authority has announced the hiring of Charles…

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Immigration December 7, 2024

Long-standing American principle of birthright citizenship under attack from Trump allies

by Carol Nackenoff, Swarthmore College and Julie Novkov, University at Albany, State University of New York, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] As President-elect Donald J….

Screenshot of Cobb school board member Becky Sayler at the dais. Taken from the Cobb County Board of Eduction meeting video

Education December 6, 2024

Sayler’s safety amendments fail to get support of Cobb school board majority

By Rebecca Gaunt Democratic board member Becky Sayler tried and failed to make four amendments regarding safety and security to the Cobb County School District’s proposed list of legislative priorities…

Justice December 5, 2024

US attorney general’s professionalism can protect Americans’ privacy, former federal judge explains

by John E. Jones III, Dickinson College, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] As President-elect Donald Trump announces his prospective Cabinet nominations, The Conversation U.S. Politics…

Race and Nationality December 5, 2024

‘Critical race theory’ takes heat from GOP lawmakers on House education panel

by Shauneen Miranda, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] December 4, 2024 WASHINGTON — Republican lawmakers railed against what they called “woke” curriculum…

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Health Care December 5, 2024

9 States Poised To End Coverage for Millions if Trump Cuts Medicaid Funding

This article by Phil Galewitz first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Phil Galewitz, KFF Health News December 4, 2024 With Donald Trump’s return to the White House…

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Education December 4, 2024

State says 8 ‘low-performing’ Cobb County schools eligible for vouchers

By Rebecca Gaunt Eight schools in the Cobb County School District are included on the Georgia Office of Student Achievement’s list of schools ranked as performing in the bottom 25%…

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Marietta December 4, 2024

Marietta Pilgrimage Christmas Home Tour returns Dec 6-8

Cobb Landmarks announced on the City of Marietta website that the Marietta Pilgrimage Christmas Home Tour, an important annual tradition, will return on December 6-8, 2024. Guests will be invited…

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