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Government & Politics June 12, 2025

Cobb BOC approves emergency funds for Cobb jail HVAC

By Mark Woolsey An agenda item related to keeping a portion of the Cobb County Adult Detention Center cooled sparked some pointed words at this week’s Board of Commissioners meeting….

Cobb Sheriff's Office vehicle at Cobb government office in article about evictions

Cobb County February 9, 2020

Second town hall to be held on conditions in Cobb County jail

The ACLU of Georgia announced their second town hall meeting about conditions in the Cobb County Adult Detention Center. [ Correction: It has been pointed out to us that Cobb…

Cobb County January 22, 2020

ACLU says Cobb Sheriff in potential violation of U.S. Constitution

In a letter to the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office the American Civil Liberties Union of Georgia stated that alleged absence of clean drinking water at the Cobb County Adult Detention…

Kennesaw July 3, 2025

Kennesaw considering proposed $34.5 million budget in ‘challenging’ year

By Rebecca Gaunt The City of Kennesaw’s proposed $34.5 million budget for fiscal year 2026 reflects current economic uncertainties, while maintaining a steady millage rate of 7.75 mills. The highlights…

Opinion July 3, 2025

Bipartisan Support For Dreamers Still Exists Among All Americans

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College It’s hard to believe, but there used to be a lot more bipartisan unity among Republican and Democratic politicians when…

Courts July 3, 2025

Long-time Cobb Superior Court staff member dies

Brenda Owenby, who served the Cobb County Superior Court Clerk’s Office for more than six decades, died Saturday, June 28, 2025. Cobb County posted the following remembrance on its website:…

Weather July 3, 2025

Continuing storms remain possible in Georgia through next week

The National Weather Service reports that isolated thunderstorms could affect parts of Central Georgia today, with increasing chances of thunderstorm activity across north and central areas into next week. The…

Weather July 3, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Thursday, July 3, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Thursday, July 3, 2025, with a high near 91 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

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Cobb BOC approves emergency funds for Cobb jail HVAC

Second town hall to be held on conditions in Cobb County jail

ACLU says Cobb Sheriff in potential violation of U.S. Constitution