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History November 2, 2025

A Civil War dispatch from Kennesaw Mountain (June 15, 1864)

[This is an evergreen article that we periodically update, edit and republish] The Georgia Historic Newspapers database contains many interesting articles on the history of Cobb County, the metro Atlanta…

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Food and Restaurants November 2, 2025

Portillo’s brings Chicago-style hot dogs to Kennesaw

By Mark Woolsey A taste of the Windy City is about to land in the Peach State. Chicago hot dog franchise Portillo’s will debut its first Georgia location on Nov. 18…

Kennesaw October 31, 2025

Kennesaw City Cemetery hosts Life in the Cemetery Event

By Timothy Sturdivant Kennesaw City Cemetery hosted an event to raise awareness of the past residents who put Kennesaw on the map. The event took place thanks to the various…

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Kennesaw October 30, 2025

Kennesaw Approves plan for New $13.9 Million Police Headquarters

By Will Barfield Will Barfield is a journalism student at Kennesaw State University, making his Cobb County Courier debut with this article. Born in Canton, Georgia, he aspires to be a future…

Elections October 21, 2025

Q&A with Jonathon Bothers, Candidate for Kennesaw City Council Post 3

By Rebecca Gaunt Candidates Jonathon Bothers and Donovan Giardina are vying for the Kennesaw City Council Post 3 seat, soon to be vacated by incumbent Pat Ferris, who is not…

Elections October 17, 2025

Q&A with Donovan Giardina, Candidate for Kennesaw City Council Post 3

By Rebecca Gaunt Candidates Donovan Giardina and Jon Bothers are vying for the Kennesaw City Council Post 3 seat, soon to be vacated by incumbent Pat Ferris, who is not…

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Kennesaw September 13, 2025

Sentence handed down in 1997 Kennesaw rape cold case solved via DNA

Cobb District Attorney Sonya F. Allen announced in a public information release that Jerry Lee Pruitt was convicted of kidnapping with bodily injury, rape, aggravated sodomy, aggravated assault, burglary and…

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Gardens August 30, 2025

Kennesaw’s Smith-Gilbert Gardens reopening after renovations

By Mark Woolsey Kennesaw’s Smith-Gilbert Gardens is reopening to the public after a months-long refurbishment. The city’s 17-acre expanse of plants and pathways was closed last Thanksgiving, Nov. 28, for…

Artist rendering of three-story detached homes proposed for Watts Drive in Kennesaw

Kennesaw August 1, 2025

Kennesaw City Council to vote on street resurfacing contract, CBD residential project

Artist rendering of three-story detached homes proposed for Watts Drive in Kennesaw By Rebecca Gaunt Kennesaw City Council will vote Monday on a $1.67 million contract with Marietta-based C.W. Matthews…

Elections July 26, 2025

Jon Bothers Announces Campaign for Kennesaw City Council Post 3

Jon Bothers, candidate for Kennesaw City Council Post 3, submitted the following press release announcing his candidacy: Jon Bothers, a longtime resident, real estate broker, and dedicated community leader, has…

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Opinion February 6, 2026

Political Cartoon from Clay Jones

Immigration February 6, 2026

With ICE Using Medicaid Data, Hospitals and States Are in a Bind Over Warning Immigrant Patients

This article by Phil Galewitz and Amanda Seitz first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Phil Galewitz and Amanda Seitz February 6, 2026 The Trump administration’s move to…

Government & Politics, National Government February 6, 2026

In setback for Trump, Congress in spending law rejects call to axe Education Department

by Shauneen Miranda, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] February 5, 2026 WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s attempts to dramatically slash funding for…

Government & Politics, State Government February 6, 2026

Should lemon pepper be Georgia’s official chicken wing favor? Some lawmakers think so.

by Zoë Christopher, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] February 6, 2026 ATLANTA — Lemon pepper wings, a staple of Atlanta restaurants and…

Crime & Public Safety February 6, 2026

ICE and Border Patrol in Minnesota − accused of violating 1st, 2nd, 4th and 10th amendment rights − are testing whether the Constitution can survive

by Michael J. Lansing, Augsburg University and Yohuru Williams, University of St. Thomas, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Forcibly entering homes without a judicial warrant….

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