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2022 Elections January 6, 2022

Interview with Marcus Flowers, a Democratic candidate for Georgia’s 14th Congressional District

By Arielle Robinson The Courier interviewed Marcus Flowers, a Democrat running for Georgia’s 14th Congressional District, by phone Wednesday afternoon. Flowers seeks to unseat current U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene,…

Building with stucco finish and arched doorway housing the Cobb elections headquarters

Politics January 5, 2022

The ‘sore loser effect’: Rejecting election results can destabilize democracy and drive terrorism

By James Piazza, Penn State [This article first appeared in The Conversation, used with permission] An attendee at an October 2021 political rally hosted by right-wing activist Charlie Kirk asked:…

A Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightening II fighter jet in flight

Business January 4, 2022

Lockheed Martin announces F-35 expanded global footprint

Lockheed Martin announced a strong showing for their F-35 program in 2021. The company is a major employer in Cobb County, and the center wings for the F-35 are manufactured…

Independence Day fireworks in New Year article

Holidays December 31, 2021

Kennesaw Police Department posts summary of Cobb’s fireworks ordinance

The Kennesaw Police Department posted a helpful reminder of Cobb County fireworks ordinances for those of you who get into the New Years’ spirit by making things explode and terrorizing…

The Home Depot store on Cumberland Parkway

Veterans December 28, 2021

Home Depot expands discount program for veterans, active military and their spouses

Cobb County-headquartered international home improvement retail giant The Home Depot announced in a press release that it will offer an everyday military discount benefit to include all U.S. veterans, active service members and…

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History December 27, 2021

How common is the ‘Common Era?’ How A.D. and C.E. took over counting years

By Miriamne Ara Krummel, University of Dayton [This article first appeared in The Conversation, and is used with permission under a Creative Commons license] On Dec. 31, people from cultures…

Cobb County government building in article about rental assistance

Land Use and Zoning December 26, 2021

Cobb County has a resource page for learning about the Cobb 2040 Comprehensive Plan

Cobb County has a useful resource web page to inform citizens about the coming update of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan, and to let residents know about how to provide input…

Health Care December 22, 2021

Chairwoman Cupid reinstates COVID Declaration of Emergency — masks required in county facilities

Due to the recent spike in COVID-19 in Cobb County Board of Commissioners Chairwoman Lisa Cupid has reinstated the county’s Declaration of Emergency. It includes a mask mandate at all…

Health Care December 22, 2021

During a COVID-19 surge, ‘crisis standards of care’ involve excruciating choices and impossible ethical decisions for hospital staff

By Matthew Wynia, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus [This article was originally published in The Conversation, used with permission] The Conversation is running a series of dispatches from clinicians…

France's second KC-130J Super Hercules aerial refueler takes off from Lockheed Martin's facility in Marietta, Georgia, upon delivery in 2019.

U.S. Congress December 17, 2021

Barry Loudermilk and David Scott call for the increased purchase of C-130Js by the Department of Defense

U.S. Representatives Barry Loudermilk of Georgia’s 11th District and David Scott of the 13th District signed a letter calling for the U.S. Department of Defense to increase the number of…

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