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Smyrna June 26, 2021

VP Patty Fritz talks about UCB headquarter expansion in Smyrna

by Mark Woolsey Global biopharma company UCB is forging ahead on a $47.5 million expansion of its U.S. headquarters In Smyrna. Construction on the 60,000 square foot addition is expected…

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Cobb County June 22, 2021

Cobb commissioners to hear presentation on Comprehensive Transportation Plan at BOC work session

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners will hear a presentation on the draft of the Cobb County 2050 Comprehensive Transportation Plan during this afternoon’s work session at 1:30 p.m. According…

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Cobb County June 20, 2021

Cobb DA announces support of Second Chance Desk

Cobb County District Attorney Flynn Broady Jr. announced the opening of a record-restriction help desk spearheaded by the Georgia Justice Project and the Cobb County court system. Record restriction was…

Education June 15, 2021

Cobb school district issues update on the review of its accreditation

The Cobb County School District, which has been beleaguered by charges of racism, and of the school board’s effective blocking of the ability of Black school board members to put…

Education June 15, 2021

Mom says Cobb middle school didn’t inform her felony charges pressed against autistic son

By Rebecca Gaunt A 12-year-old student at Hightower Trail Middle School in Cobb County received an administrative suspension in January. His parents thought the matter had been handled. A week…

Cobb County June 14, 2021

GBI investigating the fatal shooting of Kennesaw man by Cobb police

According to a public information release from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation the GBI has been called on to investigate the fatal shooting of Kennesaw man by Cobb County police,…

Education June 12, 2021

Demonstrators show support for Critical Race Theory outside school board meeting

Pro-CRT and anti-CRT protestors confront each other. (photo by Arielle Robinson) By Arielle Robinson About 50 Cobb County residents, students, parents and educators demonstrated in favor of Critical Race Theory…

Transportation June 4, 2021

Striping of I-575 at Barrett Parkway to resume this evening

The striping of I-575 starting at Barrett Parkway will resume this evening, Friday June 4 at 9 p.m. It will affect traffic in both directions. The Georgia Department of Transportation…

Health Care June 3, 2021

Wellstar Kennestone Hospital verified as Level II Trauma Center by American College of Surgeons

Wellstar Health System announced in a press release that Wellstar Kennestone Hospital has been verified as a Level II Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons (ACS). On their…

2021 Elections June 1, 2021

Priscilla Smith: Democratic candidate for HD 34 in special election

By Rebecca Gaunt Educator and artist Priscilla Smith is running as a Democrat in the special election for Georgia House District 34, which covers Kennesaw and part of Marietta. Smith…

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Government & Politics, Local government May 25, 2026

Acworth Board of Aldermen approves purchase of four police vehicles, sets date for Juneteenth celebration

The Acworth Board of Aldermen met last Thursday evening, May 21, and during a short meeting approved a series of routine and administrative items as part of the consent agenda….

Health & Wellness May 25, 2026

Trump’s $50B Rural Health Bet Meets a Healthcare Desert in North Carolina

This article by Sarah Jane Tribble and Amanda Seitz first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. May 22, 2026 WILLIAMSTON, N.C. — Two years after her brother’s death,…

Immigration May 25, 2026

Trump administration will make green card hopefuls return to home countries before applying

by Tim Henderson, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] May 25, 2026 Immigrants seeking green cards will have to return first to their…

Government & Politics, State Government May 25, 2026

Twelve Georgia legislative races advance to runoffs

by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] May 25, 2026 Voters across the state will head back to the polls next…

Education May 25, 2026

More universities are disinviting commencement speakers who might challenge students’ ideas, unraveling an apolitical tradition

by Austin Sarat, Amherst College, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Delivering a university commencement address used to simply be a unique kind of honor. Speakers…