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Labor August 25, 2023

Waves of strikes rippling across the US seem big, but the total number of Americans walking off the job remains historically low

by Judith Stepan-Norris, University of California, Irvine and Jasmine Kerrissey, UMass Amherst, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] More than 323,000 workers – including nurses, actors,…

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Kennesaw August 25, 2023

Kennesaw’s Smith-Gilbert Gardens kicks off its fall health-themed schedule

The City of Kennesaw distributed the following announcement of health-themed events lined up for the fall season of 2023. The schedule kicks off tomorrow, August 26, with the annual hummingbird…

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Climate August 23, 2023

Living with wildfire: How to protect more homes as fire risk rises in a warming climate

by Justin Angle, University of Montana, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Humans have learned to fear wildfire. It can destroy communities, torch pristine forests and…

Marietta August 23, 2023

Registration open for Marietta’s 2023 Harvestfest pie-eating contest

To turn the old saying around, if your “stomach is bigger than your eyes” (or at least if you have a high-capacity stomach) you might want to register for the…

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

Smyrna August 20, 2023

City of Smyrna to host its third annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration

The City of Smyrna posted the following announcement on its website about its annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration: Join the City of Smyrna in downtown Smyrna on September 23 for the…

Cobb County August 20, 2023

Popular Truck-a-Palooza event returns September 16

Cobb County distributed the following notice announcing its popular Truck-a-Palooza event, where children and adults can explore heavy vehicles from SWAT trucks to dump trucks, from fire trucks to police…

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Marietta August 19, 2023

Marietta integrates its traffic data with popular navigation systems

The City of Marietta has integrated its traffic data with popular navigation systems such as the Waze app, Apple Maps, and the built-in navigation systems of various vehicle manufacturers, including…

Exterior of Marietta City Hall. Red brick modern building

Marietta August 19, 2023

Marietta’s draft evaluation of the city’s use of CDBG funds available for public review and comment

The City of Marietta has prepared a draft of its Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for the Program Year 2022. To download a copy of the draft, please…

Kennesaw August 16, 2023

Kennesaw announces its third annual Scarecrows on Main event

The City of Kennesaw announced the launch of its third annual “Scarecrows on Main” event, inviting residents, organizations, businesses, and schools to design and showcase their unique scarecrows along Main…

Keith Moore in plaid shirt wearing necklace chains

Marietta August 14, 2023

Keith Moore’s body found on Cobb Parkway

In a tragic development in the case of Keith Moore, a man with dementia who was reported missing on August 1, his body was discovered on Cobb Parkway. Officer McPhilamy…

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Weather August 26, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Wednesday, August 26, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, with a high near 92 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

Puzzles Games and Quizzes August 26, 2026

How much do you know about the cities in Cobb County? take Part 3 of our quiz and find out

By Larry Felton Johnson Cities within Cobb County perform a number of the functions of government that fall to county government in the unincorporated areas. But how much do you…

Business & Economy, Local Business August 26, 2026

Free Acworth Seminar to Help Small Businesses Use SEO, AI to Boost Sales

Small business owners can learn how to use search engine optimization and artificial intelligence to increase visibility and drive sales during a free seminar Wednesday, Aug. 26, at the Acworth…

News, Transportation August 26, 2026

Current Cobb DOT road work as of Wednesday, August 26

Cobb County road closures August 26, 2026 The following road and lane closures are currently active and listed on the Cobb County DOT website. To expand the map for a…

Community, Giving Back to the Community August 26, 2026

Cobb Community Foundation Brings Professional Advisors Together for Evening of Charitable Giving Insights

Photo above: Speakers Rick Bennett, Tony Turner, Susan Tillery, Shari Martin, Terri Munro, Peter Stathopoulos, and Professional Advisor Network Chair, Todd McMullen The Cobb Community Foundation distributed the following news release about its Professional Advisor Rooftop Sunset…