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2020 Elections May 23, 2019

A conversation with Mike Boyce

The Courier had a conversation with Mike Boyce, chair of the Cobb County Board of Commissioners, at Cool Beans Coffee Roasters on Marietta Square. We talked about his campaign for…

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Kennesaw State University July 19, 2018

Pamela Whitten to conduct her first commencement at KSU

Pamela Whitten, the recently appointed president of Kennesaw State University, will perform her first official act as president when she presides over KSU’s summer commencement ceremonies. About 1.300 students will…

Kennesaw State University December 20, 2017

Activists, students respond to KSU president’s resignation

Though Kennesaw State University’s president is resigning, members of the local Southern Christian Leadership Conference chapter said at a press conference Tuesday, Dec. 19, that their fight is far…

Kennesaw State University November 10, 2017

Kennesaw State allows cheerleaders back on the field after protests

Kennesaw State’s cheerleaders will return to the field at the Owls’ next game on Nov. 11. After gaining national attention, KSU’s president said in a statement Wednesday, Nov. 8, that…

Kennesaw State University November 2, 2017

KSU dismantles culinary school after suggestions from donor

Donor Mike Leven approached KSU President Sam Olens in May about restructuring the hospitality degree. The Leven School of Culinary Sustainability and Hospitality will be phased out through 2021…

Kennesaw State University October 20, 2017

Protests in support of KSU cheerleaders who “take a knee” continue

For the second time this week, students at Kennesaw State University protested on campus Thursday, Oct. 19, to support the five cheerleaders who continue to kneel during the national anthem…

Kennesaw State University September 1, 2017

KSU’s growing economic impact in Cobb County

Kennesaw State University’s economic impact on the region exceeded $1.4 billion in the fiscal year 2016, according to a study released in August. The University System of Georgia commissioned the…

Know Your Rights May 7, 2017

Georgia’s open government laws are for all citizens, not just for reporters

Citizen journalist Nydia Tisdale is no stranger to attempts by government officials to avoid public scrutiny. In 2014 she was arrested for filming a campaign event. But that was not…

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Health Care February 13, 2023

Doctors Are Disappearing From Emergency Rooms as Hospitals Look to Cut Costs

This article by Brett Kelman and Blake Farmer, Nashville Public Radio, first appeared in Kaiser Health News, republished with permission. Brett Kelman and Blake Farmer, Nashville Public Radio February 13,…

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