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Justice October 10, 2023

Cobb sheriff joins other sheriffs in Atlanta area to give words of support to the Jewish and Muslim people of the Atlanta region

During this time of renewed violence in the Middle East, Cobb County Sheriff Craig Owens joined the sheriffs of Dekalb, Fulton and Gwinnett counties in issuing the following statement of…

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Smyrna October 4, 2023

Smyrna resident and goalball champion Matt Simpson to compete in Parapan American Games

[Matt Simpson (r) of Smyrna, Ga., competes in the goalball competition at the 2019 Parapan American Games in Lima, Peru. photo courtesy of the U.S. Association of Blind Athletes ] Smyrna…

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Business September 30, 2023

Cobb Chamber presents annual public safety awards October 2

The Cobb Chamber will hold its annual Public Safety Appreciation Week awards at a luncheon on Monday Oct 2, 2023 at the Coca-Cola Roxy in the Battery. The press release…

Opinion September 29, 2023

Child Care Crisis in Georgia

[This opinion column is by Georgia Representative Lisa Campbell, HD-35, Kennesaw] The expiration of funds from the American Rescue Plan puts child care centers, children, parents and caregivers in Georgia…

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Kennesaw September 18, 2023

Q&A with Kennesaw City Council Post 1 candidates

By Rebecca Gaunt One year after winning a seven-way special election to replace James “Doc” Eaton following his resignation, Lynette Burnette is facing three challengers for the Post 1 Kennesaw…

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Business September 9, 2023

Home Depot CEO Ted Decker to speak to the Cobb Chamber Monday morning

Ted Decker, the President and CEO of The Home Depot will speak at the Cobb Chamber’s Marquee Monday event on Sep 11, 2023. The Home Depot has its global headquarters…

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Environment September 7, 2023

Invasive species cause billions of dollars in damage worldwide: 4 essential reads

by Jennifer Weeks, The Conversation, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Invasive species – including plants, animals and fish – cause heavy damage to crops, wildlife…

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Powder Springs September 3, 2023

Dwight McMutry to run unopposed for Powder Springs City Council Post 1

After the qualifying period ended, there was only one candidate standing for Powder Springs City Council Post 1. Dwight McMutry will run unopposed for the seat, making him the presumptive…

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LGBTQ September 2, 2023

Trans students benefit from gender-inclusive classrooms, research shows – and so do the other students and science itself

by Sarah Eddy, Florida International University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Across the U.S., legislators are debating how and when sex and gender should be…

Town Center September 1, 2023

Happiness expert Dr. Ken Harmon to address Cobb Young Professionals

The Cobb Chamber announced that Cobb Young Professionals (CYP) will host its next leadership luncheon on September 12, and the featured speaker will be happiness expert Dr. Ken Harmon. According…

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