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Marietta police SUV parked at the curb on Marietta Square

Marietta September 19, 2023

Teen killed in fiery crash in Marietta

According to a public information release from Officer Chuck McPhilamy of the Marietta Police Department a sixteen-year-old Marietta teen was killed when her car burst into flames after crashing into…

The entrance to the Threadmill Complex, a large brick converted factory building

Austell September 19, 2023

BBQ Blues & Brews festival returns to Austell’s Threadmill Complex for second year

The City of Austell announced the return for a second year of its BBQ Blues & Brews festival. The event will take place at the Threadmill Complex, at 5000 Austell…

Powder Springs September 19, 2023

Skate Park at Linear Park in Powder Springs to hold grand opening October 14

The City of Powder Springs will hold a grand opening for its Skate Park at Linear Park on Saturday, Oct. 14, from noon to 6 p.m. It’s a free event,…

A series of medical images including a medical cross, a capsule and a checklist, overlaid with a stick figure under a crushing bag marked "debt"

Health Care September 19, 2023

A Father Dreamed of a Home for His Family. Medical Debt Nearly Pushed Them Onto the Streets.

This article by Noam N. Levey first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Noam N. Levey September 11, 2023 DENVER — Kayce Atencio used to be haunted by…

Paintings displayed on wall at Smyrna Community Center

Smyrna September 19, 2023

Nine local Smyrna Artists exhibited at the Smyrna Community Center

The Smyrna Arts Council and the City of Smyrna are presenting an exhibit featuring the work of nine local artists who work in a variety of media. The artists are…

Brick Kennesaw government building with four tall wooden columns

Kennesaw September 18, 2023

Q&A with Kennesaw City Council Post 1 candidates

By Rebecca Gaunt One year after winning a seven-way special election to replace James “Doc” Eaton following his resignation, Lynette Burnette is facing three challengers for the Post 1 Kennesaw…

Smyrna September 16, 2023

Keep Smyrna Beautiful hosts jonquil bulb sale; roadway cleanup

Keep Smyrna Beautiful released a calendar of events for the upcoming weeks, including the last Adopt-A-Mile cleanup for 2023 on Oct 14, 2023. Here are a number of ways to…

A scarecrow in a lounge chair surrounded by pumpkins

Marietta September 13, 2023

Registration open to compete in Marietta’s Scarecrows in the Square

Marietta’s Scarecrows in the Square contest is accepting applications from groups and organizations wishing to display their creativity and promote their organization. During past seasons artisans have come up with…

Powder Springs September 12, 2023

Inaugural Hispanic Heritage Fiesta in Powder Springs features speakers, music, dance

The City of Powder Springs will hold its inaugural “Hispanic Heritage Fiesta” on Saturday, October 7, 2023, beginning at 3 p.m. in Thurman Springs Park, home of the Hardy Family…

sign with American flag stating "Vote Here"

Opinion September 11, 2023

How Terrorism Could Impact The 2024 Election (Part One)

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Terrorism didn’t begin with 9/11. But that terrible event did show how al-Qaeda could affect a country’s psyche, and eventually…

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Climate and Weather January 8, 2025

Update on winter storm watch for metro Atlanta and north Georgia

The National Weather Service updated the winter storm watch at 3:10 p.m. The primary change in this update is the forecast of how much snow might fall. The NWS repeated…

Opinion January 8, 2025

Political Cartoon by Clay Jones

Immigration January 8, 2025

Providing driver’s licenses to undocumented immigrants improves birth outcomes, research shows

by Margot Moinester, Washington University in St. Louis and Kaitlyn Stanhope, Emory University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] When states give driver’s licenses to undocumented…

Environment January 8, 2025

Planning for spring’s garden? Bees like variety and don’t care about your neighbors’ yards

by Laura Russo, University of Tennessee, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] In order to reproduce, most flowering plants rely on animals to move their pollen….

Literature January 8, 2025

What Shakespeare revealed about the chaotic reign of Richard III – and why the play still resonates in the age of Donald Trump

by David Sterling Brown, Trinity College, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Written around 1592, William Shakespeare’s play “Richard III” follows the reign of England’s infamous…

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