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A wall of photographs of murder victims with the words "so that we never forget"

Justice September 25, 2023

Cobb DA commemorates National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victions

The office of Cobb District Attorney Flynn D. Broady, Jr. issued a public information release recognizing the National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims. The public information release described the…

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Cobb County September 20, 2023

Residential Senior Living development approved by Cobb BOC near Powder Springs

by Caleb Groves The Cobb County Board of Commissioners approved a rezoning application that will allow a 55 and older residential subdivision at the zoning hearing on Tuesday. Grace of…

Wheeler senior Haya Fatmi introduced the Georgia Youth Coalition. standing in a line in front of Cobb school district offices)

Education September 15, 2023

Chaos and tension at Cobb school board meeting

By Rebecca Gaunt Despite representation from opposing viewpoints on Superintendent Chris Ragsdale’s leadership, a Thursday afternoon rally outside the Cobb County school district’s headquarters stayed peaceful. It was when the…

Cobb County September 14, 2023

Man sentenced to life without parole for murdering man, hiding body in dumpster in Cobb County

Cobb Superior Court Judge Julie Adams sentenced Garfield Royes Norris, 54, to life without parole plus an additional 23 years after Norris was convicted of a murder in which he…

Education September 14, 2023

Fired teacher Katie Rinderle appealing Cobb County School District’s decision

By Rebecca Gaunt Katie Rinderle, the Due West Elementary School teacher whose firing ignited a firestorm over books in Cobb County schools is appealing her August termination. Last March, Rinderle…

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Education September 11, 2023

‘Replace Ragsdale’ rally planned for Cobb school board meeting

by Rebecca Gaunt The Cobb Community Care Coalition issued a press release Sunday announcing its “Replace Ragsdale” rally and protest planned for Thursday’s Cobb County school board meeting. Melissa Marten,…

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Accountability Courts September 8, 2023

Cobb County Mental Health Court celebrates ten years providing treatment and accountability

Cobb County Superior Court Judge Ann B. Harris led a group of officials and supporters in a celebration of the 10th anniversary of the count’s Mental Health Court (MHC). The…

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Justice September 7, 2023

Georgia redistricting trial opens with debate over federal requirements for Black representation

by Jill Nolin, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] September 5, 2023 A federal trial that could recontour the political landscape in Georgia…

Cobb County September 5, 2023

Cobb Planning Commission holds recommendation on Canton Road QuickTrip until the next zoning meeting

The Cobb County Planning Commission held (delayed) making a recommendation on a request that would have allowed the construction of a QuickTrip gas station and convenience store at the intersection…

People waving signs protesting the banning of books by the Cobb County School District

Cobb County September 1, 2023

The battle over books in Cobb County Schools

by Rebecca Gaunt About a dozen people stood outside Lassiter High School Friday morning in response to the district’s recent decision to pull two books from libraries across the district….

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