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Education August 24, 2022

Cobb Executive Women to host program on the widening achievement gap fueled by COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic widened the already substantial achievement gap among students. The Cobb Chamber’s Cobb Executive Women (CEW) is hosting a program at their September 9, 2022 luncheon to hear…

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Cobb County August 23, 2022

Cobb County’s boil water advisory lifted

Cobb County issued a news release that the boil water advisory that was put in effect for part of north central Cobb County yesterday has been lifted. The announcement is…

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Business August 21, 2022

The Home Depot reports a 6.5 percent increase in sales over second quarter of 2021

Cobb County-headquartered home improvement retail giant The Home Depot reported sales of $43.8 billion for the second quarter of fiscal year 2022, an increase of $2.7 billion, or 6.5 percent…

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Cobb County August 20, 2022

Cobb County accepting applications for ARPA funds

Cobb County announced that applications are open for the latest round of funds under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). These are not emergency relief funds for individuals or businesses….

Superintendent Richard Woods and Democratic challenger Alisha Thomas Searcy shared contrasting visions for the future of public school in a panel discussion Thursday at the Georgia Public Broadcasting studios in Atlanta. Ross Williams/Georgia Recorder

Education August 19, 2022

Georgia state school superintendent candidates lay out visions for teacher retention, funding

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission]August 19, 2022 The two candidates vying to lead Georgia’s public schools shared a stage…

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Economy August 19, 2022

Will the Inflation Reduction Act actually reduce inflation? How will the corporate minimum tax work? An economist has answers

By Nirupama Rao, University of Michigan [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The U.S. is about to spend US$490 billion over 10 years on reducing greenhouse…

Business August 19, 2022

The Home Depot announces $1.90 second quarter dividend, elects Ted Decker chair

Cobb County-headquartered home improvement retail giant The Home Depot announced a dividend of $1.90 per share for the second quarter of 2022, payable on September 15, 2022, to shareholders of…

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Marietta August 18, 2022

Registration open for Marietta’s Scarecrows in the Square contest now open

The City of Marietta announced on its website that registration for the popular and fun Scarecrows in the Square competition is now open. This will be the 17th year of…

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Marietta August 18, 2022

City of Marietta to host 36th-annual Art in the Park Labor Day weekend

The City of Marietta announced on its website that the 36th-annual Art in the Park will take place on Labor Day weekend, Saturday, Sept. 3 – Monday, Sept. 5, 2022….

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Voting Rights August 17, 2022

Former Trump attorney worked with Atlanta tech firm to hack Coffee voting system

by Stanley Dunlap, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission]August 17, 2022 An attorney connected to former President Donald Trump coordinated with experts from…

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