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Housing August 12, 2021

Homelessness in county a crisis, Cobb Collaborative executive director says

by Arielle Robinson Executive Director Irene Barton from Cobb Collaborative, an advocacy non-profit organization that works with other non-profits and organizations to help county residents in need, gave us a…

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Economy August 7, 2021

Cobb Chief Magistrate Judge Murphy issues new eviction FAQ

Cobb County Chief Magistrate Judge Brendan Murphy issued an updated Frequently Asked Questions document on evictions, with a particular emphasis on the latest extension of the eviction moratorium. The document…

Economy August 2, 2021

Agencies, advocates and courts prepare for jump in evictions after moratorium ends

By Mark Woolsey With the expiration of the federal COVID-related rental eviction moratorium this past weekend, advocates for renters, social service agencies, and the courts say they expect an increase…

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Economy July 27, 2021

More rental assistance available in Cobb County

[UPDATE: Monica DeLancy of the We Thrive in Riverside Renters Association pointed out that the phone number for Hope Atlanta was outdated, and the liveSafe Resources is not a point…

Cobb County September 19, 2020

CFR Thanks for Giving event coming up

The Center for Family Resources (CFR) is doing its annual “Thanks for Giving” event a bit differently this year. If you are looking for a way to contribute to families…

Health Care April 10, 2020

Tropical Smoothie Cafe provides lunch for behavioral health first responders

Tropical Smoothie Cafe, a franchise operation with three locations in Cobb County, donated 50 turkey sandwich wraps and fresh fruit for first responders who serve individuals experiencing behavioral health crises….

Cobb County Business July 9, 2017

Reaching for the Sky: An in-depth look at Cobb’s 2017 ‘Small Business of the Year’

When Don Keller and Tim Kelley set out as first-time entrepreneurs in 2003, they both admit it was a crazy idea. “We worked for the biggest company on the planet,”…

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Health & Wellness October 22, 2025

HIV rates are highest in the American South, despite effective treatments

by Brandon Nabors, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] October 20, 2025 The American South has the highest HIV rates in the country,…

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…

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Mableton October 19, 2025

Mableton to take up proposal for Tax Allocation District referendum at this week’s city council

The Mableton City Council will meet this Wednesday, October, 2025 at the Riverside EpiCenter, 135 Riverside Parkway, Austell, GA 30168. This meeting will be held in the COMOTION Room at…

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