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Kennesaw July 14, 2020

Kennesaw city council member suggests tax cut at budget work session

Kennesaw’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2021, with a general fund of about $25 million, reflects no change in the millage rate and a 3% overall tax revenue increase, which…

Screenshot of segment of Chastain Road between Bells Ferry and Big Shanty roads (from open maps) in article about Chastain Road public meeting

Cobb County July 14, 2020

Virtual public meeting on Chastain Road corridor study this Thursday

The Town Center Community Improvement District announced a virtual public meeting to learn more about the Chastain Road LCI Corridor Study. on Thursday July 23, 2020 from 12-1 p.m. The…

Austell July 14, 2020

GBI investigates officer-involved shooting in Austell

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation announced in a press release that the bureau is investigating the shooting of an as yet unidentified male on Riverside Parkway by a Cobb County…

scales of justice in article about JCN lawsuit against MLB

Cobb County July 14, 2020

Georgia anti-abortion law declared unconstitutional: local reactions

Judge Steve Jones, of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia declared Georgia’s controversial law outlawing abortion after a fetal heartbeat is detected unconstitutional in a ruling…

Cobb County July 10, 2020

DA Holmes, Cobb law enforcement discuss racial justice protests with community leaders

Cobb County community civic groups hosted an online panel Thursday evening where law enforcement officials and community leaders discussed racial justice and law enforcement. The Mableton Improvement Coalition, Austell Community…

Education July 9, 2020

Cobb school board candidates differ on armed officers, response to racism

The South Cobb Council PTA hosted a candidate forum for the candidates running for Cobb County school board’s Post 7 Wednesday afternoon. Lindsay Terrebonne, who serves on Kemp Elementary School’s…

The abrupt break in the Mountain to River Trail at West Atlanta Street and Pearl Street.

Fair Oaks July 9, 2020

What’s going on with Cobb’s Mountain to River Trail?

When the Mountain to River Trail is completed it will be possible to cycle (or walk or run if you have that much time and stamina) from the Chattahoochee River…

Cobb County government building in article about rental assistance

Cobb County July 7, 2020

Cobb County announces tax levy increase over the roll-back rate

Cobb County issued the following press release this afternoon: The Cobb County Board of Commissioners today announces its intention to increase the property taxes it will levy this year, over…

Crossing sign for Harmony-Leland Elementary School in article about bridging the digital divide

Education July 5, 2020

Cobb DOT announces new traffic flow at four Cobb schools

The Cobb County Department of Transportation (CDOT) and the Cobb County School District coordinated on a plan for changes in the traffic flow at four schools. Osborne High School, Dodgen…

Health Care July 2, 2020

Petitions target Cobb County school opening plans

UPDATE: A third petition came to our attention, and has been added. As the Cobb County School Board covenes a special called meeting this afternoon, at least two petitions have…

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Business & Economy July 7, 2025

Why energy markets fluctuate during an international crisis

by Skip York, Rice University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Global energy markets, such as those for oil, gas and coal, tend to be sensitive…

Government & Politics July 7, 2025

One ‘big, beautiful’ reason why Republicans in Congress just can’t quit Donald Trump

by Charlie Hunt, Boise State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] As the U.S. House of Representatives voted to approve President Donald Trump’s sweeping domestic…

Weather & Environment July 7, 2025

Why Texas Hill Country, where a devastating flood killed dozens, is one of the deadliest places in the US for flash flooding

by Hatim Sharif, The University of Texas at San Antonio, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Texas Hill Country is known for its landscapes, where shallow…

Elections July 6, 2025

Advance voting for PSC Democratic Primary runoff starts Monday

By Mark Woolsey Advance voting begins Monday for the July 15 Public Service Commission Democratic Special Primary District 3 runoff. Voters can cast ballots at any one of four locations…

Food Safety July 6, 2025

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from June 27 to July 3

The following are scores for the past week for restaurants, school cafeterias, hotels, and other food service facilities in Cobb County from the Georgia Department of Public Health. For more…

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