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Gun violence July 16, 2022

SPLC condemns Cobb County School Board’s decision to arm non-police personnel

By Rebecca Gaunt The Cobb County school board’s decision to arm school employees endangers lives, the Southern Poverty Law Center said in a statement released today. With a vote of…

Gun violence July 15, 2022

Cobb School Board authorizes superintendent to arm staff in wake of Uvalde tragedy

By Rebecca Gaunt A policy allowing the superintendent to authorize specific district employees to carry guns on Cobb County school property passed Thursday, as members of the audience protested so…

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2022 Elections July 14, 2022

Court rules PSC residency rule doesn’t block Democrat Edwards from ballot

By Jill Nolin, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission]July 13, 2022 The state’s one-year residency requirement to serve on the Georgia Public Service…

2022 Elections July 13, 2022

Democrats ask court to settle intraparty fight to face GOP’s PSC nominee in fall

by Jill Nolin, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission]July 13, 2022 MARIETTA – Democrat Shelia Edwards won the May primary outright to run…

Business July 11, 2022

Cobb Chamber to host economic development summit in October

The Cobb Chamber announced that registration is open for the 2022 Economic Development Summit. It will be held on Wednesday, October 5 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the…

Business July 11, 2022

Cobb Chamber announces Leadership Cobb’s 2023 Class

The Cobb Chamber announced the 2023 Class for Leadership Cobb. The Chamber’s promotional materials describe Leadership Cobb as follows: Leadership Cobb develops leadership skills and knowledge through its programs and…

Music July 11, 2022

Scapegoating rap hits new low after July Fourth mass shooting

By A.D. Carson, University of Virginia [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] When local police named 22-year-old Robert E. Crimo III as “a person of interest”…

2020 Elections July 11, 2022

Fulton grand jury probe of 2020 election conduct zeroes in on Trump’s inner circle

By Stanley Dunlap, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission]July 11, 2022 A Fulton County special grand jury is in full swing in its…

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Cobb County July 10, 2022

Career fair and tenant forum July 30 at the Cobb police training academy

An event will be held on July 30 that could be useful to renters, to anyone in need of a job, or who needs a clean slate and a second…

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Health Care July 9, 2022

Dr. Janet Memark posts update on state of COVID pandemic in Cobb and Douglas counties

Dr. Janet Memark District Health Director for Cobb & Douglas Public Health, issued the following update on the state of the COVID pandemic in Cobb and Douglas counties: Good morning…

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Cobb County May 13, 2025

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