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Kennesaw July 20, 2025

Kennesaw to study reworking misdemeanor cannibas ordinance

By Ana Markosi The Kennesaw City Council voted to draft a proposed ordinance that would reduce the penalty for misdemeanor cannabis possession at the council meeting on July 7. Mayor…

Weather July 20, 2025

Dangerously high heat index in Georgia expected to continue through Tuesday

The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for north and central Georgia, highlighting the potential for isolated thunderstorms, dangerously high heat index values, and an extended period…

Music July 19, 2025

Georgia Symphony Names Rebecca Strojan Weaver Board Chair for 75th Diamond Season

Photo of Rebecca Weaver courtesy of GSO Marietta-based Georgia Symphony Orchestra distributed the following announcement of the appointment of a new board chair for its diamond anniversary season, and of…

Opinion July 18, 2025

Honoring the legacy of Bebe Moore Campbell

By Melanie Dallas, LPC If you’ve never heard of Bebe Moore Campbell, I want to tell you about her. And if you’re not aware that in 2008 Congress declared the…

Smyrna July 18, 2025

Smyrna firefighters respond to fire thought caused by model rocket chemicals

By Mark Woolsey Smyrna firefighters battled a house fire with an unexpected twist this week-the presence of volatile chemicals. Smyrna Emergency Management officials say fire crews were sent to a…

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Gardens July 17, 2025

Smith-Gilbert Gardens awarded Georgia Council for the Arts grant to support 2026 Art Blooms exhibit

The City of Kennesaw distributed the following press release about a grant received by Smith-Gilbert Gardens: Smith-Gilbert Gardens has been awarded a Project Grant from Georgia Council for the Arts…

Opinion July 17, 2025

Dark Money & Baseball: Unregulated Campaign Cash In Cities and Counties

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Former Kansas City All-Star Second Baseman Frank White, now the Jackson County Executive, seems like an unlikely target for a…

Environment July 17, 2025

Kennesaw State professor planting knowledge with his latest research

[Photo above from the Kennesaw State University website] [This article by Paul Floeckher first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] The historical significance of the eastern…

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Smyrna July 16, 2025

Keep Smyrna Beautiful features document shredding, volunteer opportunities, environmental education

Keep Smyrna Beautiful distributed the following announcement about upcoming and ongoing events: Save the Date! Document Shredding: Saturday, September 20, 2025 Join us on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at the Wolfe…

A row of ballet dancers in colorful costumes from the Atlanta Ballet's production of Frida

Dance July 15, 2025

Atlanta Ballet’s 2025-2026 season features tribute to influential artist Frida Kahlo

The Atlanta Ballet submitted the following press release announcing its 2025-2026 season at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre: Atlanta Ballet Artistic Director Gennadi Nedvigin has announced Atlanta Ballet’s 2025|2026…

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Weather August 1, 2025

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