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Education February 7, 2022

Cobb School board member David Banks’ emails raise ethics questions

By Rebecca Gaunt Cobb County School Board Vice Chairman David Banks is still sending emails to parents that refer to COVID-19 as the “China virus,” despite community backlash from a…

History February 7, 2022

“Yes you can! Getting started with African-American genealogy” at the Switzer Library this evening

The Switzer Library branch of the Cobb County Public Library will present a workshop by the Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society, Metro Atlanta Chapter this evening, February 7 at 6 p.m….

photo of Cobb Superior Court building from the front with a blue sky with clouds in the background

Cobb County Courts February 5, 2022

FYI: The Cobb Law Library is not just for attorneys, but open to the public

Cobb Law Library Director Kim Isaza sent out the following public information release reminding residents of Cobb County about the services provided by the Cobb Law Library: Legal-research resources available…

Sports February 3, 2022

Almost all NFL coaches are white – lawsuit focuses on league’s abysmal record hiring diverse coaches

By George B. Cunningham, Texas A&M University [This article first appeared in The Conversation, used with permission] Brian Flores, the former Miami Dolphins head coach fired at the end of…

Business February 2, 2022

Cobb Chamber seeks nominations for Small Business of the Year

Do you have a favorite small business in Cobb County? Or do you have a business you think is worthy of recognition? The Cobb Chamber is seeking nominations and applications…

Woman from the Coalition to save Aunt Fanny's speaks before a microphone

Smyrna February 1, 2022

“You don’t speak for me and many others”; Coalition to Save Aunt Fanny’s Cabin holds press conference

By Arielle Robinson A group called the Coalition to Save Aunt Fanny’s Cabin along with the Cobb County NAACP held a press conference yesterday afternoon in front of the replica…

Climate and Weather January 31, 2022

New flood maps show US damage rising 26% in next 30 years due to climate change alone, and the inequity is stark

By Oliver Wing, University of Bristol; Carolyn Kousky, University of Pennsylvania; Jeremy Porter, City University of New York, and Paul Bates, University of Bristol [This article first appeared in The…

Smyrna City Hall in article about Smyrna millage rate

Guest Opinion January 31, 2022

Aunt Fanny’s Cabin: it is important to put a face with the name

[This guest opinion article is by Shaun Martin, a Smyrna resident, and architect] By Shaun Martin In light of the recent vote to demolish/release Smyrna’s Aunt Fanny’s Cabin, it is…

Smyrna January 31, 2022

Coalition calls for preservation of Aunt Fanny’s Cabin in Smyrna

The Coalition to Save Aunt Fanny’s Cabin issued the following press release: On Monday, January 31st at 3 p.m., the Coalition to Save Aunt Fanny’s Cabin along with the Cobb…

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