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Kennesaw June 13, 2025

Kennesaw considering options due to rising sanitation costs

By Rebecca Gaunt The cost for curbside trash, yard waste, and recycling pickup is set to increase by 4.4% in Kennesaw, and after a few years of absorbing the rising…

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Government & Politics June 10, 2025

Votes trickle in for low-turnout Georgia Public Service Commission primaries

by Amber Roldan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] June 9, 2025 Cobb County voter Barry Paulk stopped by the West Cobb Regional…

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Weather June 9, 2025

The scattered thunderstorms, heavy winds in Georgia not expected to end soon

If the forecasts of the National Weather Service are on target, the heavy rain and strong winds we’ve been experiencing sporadically in Georgia will last at least through next weekend….

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Health & Wellness June 9, 2025

In Axing mRNA Contract, Trump Delivers Another Blow to US Biosecurity, Former Officials Say

This article by Amy Maxmen first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Amy Maxmen June 6, 2025 The Trump administration’s cancellation of $766 million in contracts to develop…

Weather June 8, 2025

Cluster of severe storms moved through metro Atlanta overnight

By Mark Woolsey A cluster of severe thunderstorms accompanied by high winds moved through Cobb County and Metro Atlanta late Saturday, leaving considerable damage behind. Cobb County DOT officials called…

Railroads June 8, 2025

1840: Report from Marietta on progress of Western & Atlantic Railroad

By Larry Felton Johnson The Western & Atlantic Railroad played a large role in the development of what became metro Atlanta. It was formed to build a state-owned railroad from…

Smyrna June 3, 2025

Keep Smyrna Beautiful Receives $2,500 Sandra Webb Legacy Grant to Improve Local Environment

Keep Smyrna Beautiful submitted the following news release: Keep Smyrna Beautiful recently received a $2,500 Sandra Webb Legacy Grant from the Keep Georgia Beautiful Foundation, a statewide organization that leads…

Kennesaw June 2, 2025

Kennesaw officials at odds over ‘decriminalizing’ cannabis

By Rebecca Gaunt At Tuesday’s work session, Kennesaw Councilman Anthony Gutierrez called for the city to reduce penalties for recreational cannabis use, a proposal that launched a lengthy discussion rife…

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Health & Wellness June 2, 2025

American Doctors Are Moving to Canada To Escape the Trump Administration

This article by Brett Kelman and Oona Zenda first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Brett Kelman and Oona Zenda Illustration by Oona Zenda May 30, 2025 Earlier…

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Health & Wellness June 1, 2025

Federal Cuts Ripple Through a Bioscience Hub in Rural Montana

This article by Katheryn Houghton first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Katheryn Houghton Updated May 27, 2025 Originally Published May 27, 2025 HAMILTON, Mont. — Scientists are…

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News, Public Safety December 26, 2025

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