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Marietta, Uncategorized December 4, 2024

Marietta announces road closure schedule for this week’s rail crossing work

The City of Marietta posted the schedule of closings of railroad crossings for CSX maintenance. The city posted the following announcement to its website: CSX Transportation (CSX) has notified the…

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Archaeology December 2, 2024

Fossilized footprints reveal 2 extinct hominin species living side by side 1.5 million years ago

by Anna K. Behrensmeyer, Smithsonian Institution; Kevin Hatala, Chatham University, and Purity Kiura, National Museums of Kenya, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Human footprints stir…

A section of the map of Israel that includes Gaza

International December 2, 2024

Why Israel and Hezbollah reached a ceasefire now − and what it means for Israel, Lebanon, Biden and Trump

by Asher Kaufman, University of Notre Dame, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah entered a 60-day ceasefire on Nov….

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National December 2, 2024

New Trump budget chief wrote Project 2025’s agenda for empowering the presidency

by Jennifer Shutt, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] November 26, 2024 WASHINGTON — Incoming White House budget director Russ Vought has spent…

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Theatre December 2, 2024

Free drama workshops for all ages at North Cobb Regional Library

The Cobb County Public Library announced free drama workshops at the North Cobb Regional Library this Wednesday, December 4, from 4 to 6 p.m. The library is at 3535 Old…

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Marietta December 1, 2024

Marietta Christmas tree lighting, Santa, and Ugly Sweater Parade this Thursday Dec 5

Marietta will usher in the holiday season with its Annual Christmas Tree Lighting and Santa’s Arrival on Thursday, December 5, 2024, at Glover Park in Historic Marietta Square. This popular…

Education December 1, 2024

Walens family commits $4M to Kennesaw State Athletics

The following article first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission: Longtime Kennesaw State University supporters Dave and Donna Walens have pledged a $4 million contribution to…

Brian Benefield with his wife Cecilie and his mother Yvonne

Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community November 29, 2024

Be thankful, and keep talking

Photo above: Brian Benefield with his wife Cecilie and his mother Yvonne By Brian Benefield [Brian is the author of the periodic column “Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community”] As we…

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Health Care November 27, 2024

Free COVID and flu vaccine clinic at Cobb’s Switzer Library

The Cobb County Public Library distributed the following news release about free COVID and flu vaccinations at the Switzer Library: Switzer Library hosting free COVID, Flu Vaccine Clinic on Dec….

The big "Atlanta Braves" sign at the entrance to Truist Park

Sports November 27, 2024

No Excuses For Keeping Andruw Jones Out Of The Hall Of Fame

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Amazingly, the greatest defensive centerfielder in Major League Baseball history, who just happens to have 400 home runs and 1289…

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