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Opinion November 4, 2023

Share Moments, Share Life, Spare Lives Too? Speed Cameras In Cobb County (Part 1)

by John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Back in 2001, Kodak had a hit slogan “Share Moments, Share Life” for their camera company. In Cobb County, speed…

Jennifer Susko seated at a table wearing a "Teach Black History" t-shirt

Education November 2, 2023

Former Cobb school district employee calls subpoena ‘retaliation’ for criticism of district

Jennifer Susko (photo by Rebecca Gaunt) by Rebecca Gaunt Jennifer Susko routinely takes the Cobb County School District and Superintendent Chris Ragsdale to task online and during public comment at…

The "Star of Life" symbol represents medicine and health care. Three rectangles are arranged in a radial pattern to form a sort of abstract star shape, with a snake coiled around a staff superimposed on the center.

Health Care November 1, 2023

Start Shopping: Enrollment Begins Nov. 1 for Most Obamacare Insurance Plans

This article by Julie Appleby first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Julie Appleby, KFF Health News October 31, 2023 For millions of Americans who buy their own…

Tracy Styf speaking on the State of the District’s “Town and Gown” panel alongside Justin Haight, director of talent partnerships, public policy at the Metro Atlanta Chamber (left) and Dr. Kathy Schwaig, president of Kennesaw State University (right) Photo courtesy of the Town Center Community

Town Center October 26, 2023

Town Center community held its second State of the District on Tuesday

[Above: Tracy Styf speaking on the State of the District’s “Town and Gown” panel alongside Justin Haight, director of talent partnerships, public policy at the Metro Atlanta Chamber (left) and…

Road construction equipment on shoulder of road with orange safety barriers

Transportation October 20, 2023

Overnight lane closures on Roswell Road (SR120) in Cobb County Friday Oct. 20 and Sunday Oct. 22

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) announced lane closures on Roswell Road (SR 120) in Cobb County Friday and Sunday overnights. The GDOT press release described the scope and schedule…

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Labor October 20, 2023

Health care workers gain 21% wage increase in pending agreement with Kaiser Permanente after historic strike

by Michael McQuarrie, Arizona State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The Coalition of Kaiser Permanente Unions reached a tentative agreement with its employer on…

A mother with a hijab speaking at the Cobb school board

Cobb County October 19, 2023

Muslim parents take Cobb school district to task over “fear mongering” email

Screenshot of parent Nazia Khanzada speaking at Cobb school board work session during comments By Rebecca Gaunt Nearly every public comment slot at Wednesday’s work session of the Cobb County…

Crime October 17, 2023

Fulton 19 update: Juror screening nears in Trump RICO case, Coffee emails, DA spars with House Rep

by Stanley Dunlap, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] October 16, 2023 The Fulton County District Attorney’s Office and the defense attorneys representing…

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Justice October 9, 2023

Fulton 19 recap: DA death threats, judge keeps Oct. 23 trial start on track, plea deals in works

by Stanley Dunlap, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] October 7, 2023 Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis says she continues to receive…

Mableton October 1, 2023

Lane closures on Mableton Parkway continue overnight Sunday, October 1

The lane closures will continue on Mableton Parkway overnight Sunday, Oct 1, 2023. This is part of a resurfacing project that will continue through spring, and affects the stretch of…

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