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Lisa Morgan President of Georgia Association of Educators (photo courtesy of the Georgia Association of Educators)

Guest Opinion August 27, 2020

An Open Letter to Georgia Families by Lisa Morgan, President, Georgia Association of Educators

The Georgia Association of Educators distributed the following open letter to the media, from Lisa Morgan, their president. Less than six months ago, Georgia reported the first positive cases of…

Transportation August 25, 2020

Marietta-based C.W. Matthews awarded $10.8 million GDOT contract

Marietta-based C.W. Matthews Contracting Co., Inc. won a $10.8 million GDOT contract to resurface 10.52 miles of roadway on Interstate 75/State Route 401 from south of Pea Ridge Road to…

Smyrna police headquarters in article about methamphetamine bust

Smyrna August 25, 2020

GBI investigates Smyrna officer shooting at reportedly stolen U-Haul

The Smyrna Police Department requested that the Georgia Bureau investigate an incident on Jonquil Road at Spring Road in which a Smyrna officer shot at at the occupants of an…

Health Care August 24, 2020

Wellstar pediatrician warns against skipping immunizations for children

Dr. Andrew Doyle, a pediatrician with Wellstar Health System, warned that a dangerous drop in childhood immunizations is taking place nationwide, and if it continues as the schools reopen for…

Smyrna City Hall in article about Smyrna millage rate

Smyrna August 18, 2020

Derek Norton issues executive order requiring face coverings in Smyrna

Smyrna Mayor Derek Norton issued an executive order today requiring the use of face coverings in public with the exception of a list of exclusions delineated in the order. The…

East Cobb Park frisbee in article about heavy rains park closures

Cobb County August 17, 2020

East Cobb Park size could triple with passage of SPLOST

It’s been described as a town square for residents of East Cobb, playing host to everything from holiday tree lightings to “Sunday Funday” events in the spring. And if voters…

2020 Elections August 15, 2020

Flynn Broady, Democratic candidate for Cobb district attorney discusses campaign, racial justice

The Courier had a phone conversation with Flynn Broady, Democratic Party candidate for Cobb County District Attorney, where he discussed his plans for if he wins and recent protests surrounding…

Cobb County August 11, 2020

Cobb to settle civil suit over compensation for property for the Windy Hill and Terrell Mill Road connector

Cobb County is in the process of settling a civil lawsuit over compensation for land the county condemned for the Windy Hill Road – Terrell Mill Road connector project. The…

Cobb Teacher of the Year Darline Douangvilay City View Elementary School

Education August 6, 2020

Cobb Teachers of the Year announced

The Cobb County School District announced the Teachers of the Year in a press release Thursday afternoon. According to the press release, Superintendent Chris Ragsdale made the announcement of the…

Smyrna August 4, 2020

Smyrna issues press release on their non-discrimination ordinance

The City of Smyrna issued the following press release highlighting the passage of the city’s non-discrimination ordinance. City of Smyrna, GA government made clear on Monday, August 3, 2020, that…

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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…

Health & Wellness May 25, 2026

How does your body lose weight? An obesity doctor explains why one size doesn’t fit all in weight loss

by Kim Pfotenhauer, Michigan State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] For decades, people have been told that their weight problems can be solved by…