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Justice July 31, 2023

Banned Bookmobile stops by Georgia during tour to protest laws restricting school reading material

by Aaleah McConnell, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] July 27, 2023 As self-affirming titles representing marginalized students are getting swept up in…

A map showing the breakdown of the cityhood vote for Mableton in the southern triangle in Cobb County

Mableton July 30, 2023

Mableton cityhood history: “Group meets to explore Mableton cityhood”

With the formation of the City of Mableton well underway, we thought it might be interesting to republish some of the articles from the Cobb County Courier from 2015 onward….

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Business July 29, 2023

Ribbon-cutting and grand opening of the Powers Ferry Kroger to take place next Wednesday, August 2

It’s been a long time in the making, and not without considerable controversy, but the Kroger that will serve as a commercial anchor for the redevelopment of the area surrounding…

The "Star of Life" symbol represents medicine and health care. Three rectangles are arranged in a radial pattern to form a sort of abstract star shape, with a snake coiled around a staff superimposed on the center.

Health Care July 19, 2023

How Health Care May Be Affected by the High Court’s Affirmative Action Ruling

This article by Michelle Andrews first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Michelle Andrews July 6, 2023 Doctors are concerned that a Supreme Court ruling issued June 29…

Holiday events June 27, 2023

Fun Fourth Festivities That Are Free, or Almost

[This is the latest installment of “Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community” by Brian Benefield] The July 4th Holiday is just around the corner, and many folks will have a four-day…

Health Care June 13, 2023

What Does a Chatbot Know About Eating Disorders? Users of a Help Line Are About to Find Out

This article by Kate Wells, Michigan Radio, first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Kate Wells, Michigan Radio June 12, 2023 For more than 20 years, the National…

Gasoline pump resting in its cradle used in articles about Georgia gasoline prices

Transportation June 5, 2023

Georgia gasoline prices rise an average of 3 cents over past week

Gas prices in Georgia have increased three cents per gallon on average for regular unleaded compared to a week ago, however they are still 97 cents less than the same…

The exterior of Smyrna City Hall, a red brick building with four large columns

Smyrna June 3, 2023

Smyrna to vote on new Ward 7 councilmember Monday

by Arielle Robinson Smyrna’s City Council will decide on whether to appoint Campbell High School career and college advisor Kathy Young to Ward 7’s vacant seat at its regular meeting…

education icon with silhouette of teach in front of class, holding a baton to a board.

Education May 19, 2023

New Eastvalley Elementary opening delayed for 2023-2024 school year

By Rebecca Gaunt Eastvalley Elementary School students will have one more first day of school in the current building on Lower Roswell Road. The new building on Holt Road was…

Health Care May 19, 2023

Encouragement Leads to Accomplishment: From Wellstar bistro employee to RN

In 2016, Jennifer Knight worked in the bistro at the Wellstar corporate office in Marietta. Knight had always wanted to be a nurse. She was at first unsuccessful in finding…

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