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Government & Politics May 21, 2025

Learn about your county: Registration open for Cobb 101

Registration is now open for Cobb 101, an annual program that educates participants in the workings of Cobb County government. The announcement for the program on the Cobb website describes…

Nutrition May 22, 2025

Summer Food Service Program at Three Cobb Libraries: Happy Helpings in June and July

Cobb County Public Library distributed the following announcement: Breakfast and lunch meals will be served free of charge to children weekdays in June and July in three Cobb County public…

Food and Restaurants May 22, 2025

New noodle spot serves up healthy pho options in East Cobb

By Mark Woolsey Originally, it was envisioned as a sushi restaurant. And when Leo Zheng found a vacant commercial location at 12555 Johnson Ferry Road in East Cobb, he knew…

Opinion & Editorial May 22, 2025

FEMA Can Help Georgians Recover From Hurricane Helene and a Debby Downer

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Earlier this year, my college led a mission trip to East Georgia to help with victims of Hurricane Helene and…

Science and Technology May 22, 2025

Kennesaw State researcher develops AI robot to aid farmers in fight against pests

[This article by Raynard Churchwell, with photo by Matt Yung, first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] According to the National Institute of Food and Agriculture,…

Weather & Environment May 22, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Thursday, May 22, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Thursday, May 22, 2025, with a high near 80 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly clear,…

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Cobb 101

Learn about your county: Registration open for Cobb 101