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Business October 3, 2022

Cobb Chamber honors public safety employees

The Cobb Chamber announced the names of public safety employees who won special recognition during its annual Public Safety Appreciation Breakfast this morning, October 3, 2022. According to the news…

Marietta History Center taken from other side of railroad tracks

Marietta October 3, 2022

Marietta History Center hosts “Ghosts and Ghouls”

The Marietta History Center will host a Halloween-themed Pop-In event this month: “Ghosts and Ghouls.” The event is Saturday, October 15, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. According to the…

Climate and Weather October 3, 2022

Cobb County weather forecast and climate summaries: Monday October 3, 2022

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Monday October 3, with highs in the mid 70s. What does the extended forecast have in store? This…

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Education October 2, 2022

‘There’s only so far I can take them’ – why teachers give up on struggling students who don’t do their homework

by Jessica Calarco, Indiana University and Ilana Horn, Vanderbilt University [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Whenever “Gina,” a fifth grader at a suburban public school…

Justice October 2, 2022

The Supreme Court is back in session, with new controversial cases that stand to change many Americans’ lives – here’s what to expect

By Morgan Marietta, UMass Lowell [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Following a dramatic year of controversial rulings, the Supreme Court begins hearing new cases on…

Exterior of Marietta City Hall. Red brick modern building

Marietta October 2, 2022

Registration is open for Marietta’s annual Veterans Day Parade

The City of Marietta posted the following announcement about registration for the Marietta and Kiwanis Club of Marietta’s 18th Annual Veterans Day Parade. The deadline is October 14, so you…

Welcome to Cobb County brick sign at Henderson Road on Veterans Memorial

New Business October 2, 2022

Check out the 59 new businesses licensed by Cobb County in the week ending October 2, 2022.

Here are the 59 new businesses listed by Cobb County with licenses taking effect in the week ending Sunday, October 2, 2022. We’ve edited out some of the administrative information,…

Health Care October 2, 2022

Highland Rivers Behavioral Health gets $750,000 grant for veterans suicide prevention in Cherokee, Pickens counties

Highland Rivers Behavior Health, which provides behavioral and mental health services to Cobb and other counties in Georgia, distributed the following news release about a three-year renewable grant for suicide…

Cobb County Senior Services building with article about Tim D Lee Center reopening

Cobb County October 2, 2022

Cobb Free Resources for Seniors Expo provides free and low-cost services to the 55+ community

The Senior Citizen Council of Cobb County distributed the following announcement about its Free Resources for Seniors Expo to be held October 14 at Cobb County’s Senior Wellness Center: The…

Climate and Weather October 2, 2022

Cobb County weather forecast for Sunday October 2

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Sunday October 2, with highs in the upper 70s. Clear skies are expected overnight with lows in the…

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Education January 17, 2025

Cobb County School District to opt out of HB 581 homestead exemption

By Rebecca Gaunt The Cobb County School District is the latest local entity to announce its intention to opt out of the homestead exemption created by Georgia House Bill 581….

Climate January 17, 2025

Insurance for natural disasters is failing homeowners − I don’t have the answers, but I do know the right questions to ask

by Jay Feinman, Rutgers University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The wildfires that have devastated large parts of Los Angeles County have drawn fresh attention…

National January 17, 2025

Spending, regulations and DOGE: Office of Management and Budget director plays vital role helping government get stuff done

by Martha Coven, Princeton University and Bridget C.E. Dooling, The Ohio State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The Office of Management and Budget sounds…