Cobb County

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes July 29, 2026

How much do you know about Cobb County Public Library (Part 2)? take the quiz and find out

By Larry Felton Johnson The Cobb County Public Library is a fantastic resource for residents. Although book checkout is still an important part of its mission, modern libraries are so…

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Crime & Public Safety July 28, 2026

Detainee dies at Cobb Adult Detention Center

By Mark Woolsey The Cobb County Sheriff’s Office says a 64-year-old jail detainee died this week after suffering an apparent heart attack. Officials say Robert Hardy was found in cardiac…

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Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community July 28, 2026

Brandi’s World Famous Hot Dogs, the Place Every Town Needs

[This is the latest installment of “Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community” by Brian Benefield. Photo above use by permission of Brandi’s World Famous Hot Dogs] Every town has that one…

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Opinion July 28, 2026

Could Georgia’s Sluggish Economic Numbers Hurt The Party In Power?

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Nearly every student of the political economy is aware of retrospective voting, where voters judge the party in power by…

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News, Weather July 28, 2026

Georgia Heat Advisory Remains in Effect Tuesday as Heat Index Nears 109

A Heat Advisory remains in effect from noon until 8 p.m. EDT Tuesday for much of north, central, east-central, southeast and west-central Georgia, where heat index values are expected to…

Puzzles Games and Quizzes July 27, 2026

How much do you know about Business in Cobb County (Part 2)? take the quiz and find out

By Larry Felton Johnson Cobb County has a vibrant business community, and we have quite a few national, international, and local headquarters here. Here’s Part 2 of what will be…

Government & Politics, Local government July 27, 2026

Kennesaw city manager to retire; interim manager appointed

PHOTO ABOVE: Marty Hughes, courtesy of the City of Kennesaw By Rebecca Gaunt Kennesaw city manager Jeff Drobney will retire at the end of September after more than 25 years…

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News, Weather July 27, 2026

Cobb County Among Areas Facing Severe Storm Risk and Dangerous Heat

A cluster of thunderstorms is expected to move across north and central Georgia late tonight through Monday, bringing the potential for strong to severe storms capable of damaging wind gusts,…

Mira Ugwuadu speaking to the Cobb school board

Education, News July 26, 2026

‘A punch in the gut’: Tensions over Trump visit spill over at Cobb school board meeting

Photo above: Mira Ugwuadu By Rebecca Gaunt The community’s strong reactions to President Donald Trump’s Wednesday visit to Wheeler High School dominated the mood at Thursday’s Cobb County Board of…

Puzzles Games and Quizzes July 26, 2026

How much do you know about Business in Cobb County (Part 1)? take the quiz and find out

By Larry Felton Johnson Cobb County has a vibrant business communities, and there are a number of agencies and organizations to support businesses here. Here’s a Part 1 of what…

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Health & Wellness October 23, 2026

Medicaid at Risk for Hundreds of Thousands of Lawfully Present Immigrants

This article by Andrew Jones first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Oct 23, 2026 Refugees. Sex-trafficking victims. People fleeing war. They’re among the hundreds of thousands of…

Government & Politics October 23, 2026

GOP Congressman in California Swing-District Race Defends Vote for Medicaid Cuts

This article by Jackie Fortiér first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Oct 23, 2026 BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — Ulises Hernandez has had health coverage through Medicaid for as…

Health & Wellness October 23, 2026

Cost of employer-sponsored health insurance plans rises again, nonpartisan survey finds

by Jennifer Shutt, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] October 22, 2026 WASHINGTON — The price health insurance companies charge for employer-sponsored plans…

Government & Politics October 23, 2026

Bottoms is vowing to expand Medicaid. But has the longtime Democratic priority lost its zip?

by Ariel Hart, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] October 23, 2026 Keisha Lance Bottoms stood outside the DeKalb County elections headquarters facing…

Justice October 23, 2026

A pregnant mom let her 5‑year‑old stay outside to collect goose feathers – and was placed on the child abuse and neglect registry

by Jennifer L. Brinkley, University of Dayton, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Ford’s Colony in Williamsburg is a leafy, gated community in Virginia’s colonial-era historic…