Cobb County

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes June 22, 2026

How much do you know about Kennesaw State University (Part 2)? take the quiz and find out

By Larry Felton Johnson Kennesaw State University (KSU) grew from a junior college at its founding in the 1960s, to the third-largest university in Georgia. A couple of weeks ago…

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Fuel Cost, Transportation & Development June 22, 2026

Georgia gas prices continue to fall over past week

In keeping with the trend of the past few weeks, gasoline prices in both Georgia and nationally fell over the past seven days. According to the AAA fuel price web…

Puzzles Games and Quizzes June 21, 2026

How much do you know about Lockheed Martin’s Marietta plant? take the quiz and find out

By Larry Felton Johnson Lockheed Martin is not only a major employer in Cobb County, it’s also America’s largest defense contractor. The quiz below (with links to where you can…

Crime & Public Safety June 21, 2026

Acworth Reports Cyberattack on City Systems

By Mark Woolsey The City of Acworth says it was the victim of a cybersecurity attack earlier this month. City officials saying in a news release the incident happened on…

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Business & Economy, Local Business June 21, 2026

Cobb County Issues 33 New Business Licenses During June 14–21

Image above created with licensed copy of Canva Cobb County issued 33 new business licenses between June 14 and June 21, 2026, with a mix of professional services, healthcare providers,…

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Government & Politics, Local government June 20, 2026

Mableton Council Agenda Includes FY 2027 Budget and Millage Rate Discussion

The Mableton City Council will meet on Monday, June 22 for a work session, and on Tuesday, June 23 for its regular meeting. Note that the regular meeting has shifted…

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News, Weather June 20, 2026

Scattered Thunderstorms Expected Across Georgia Through Next Week

[Editors note: The text of the alert specifies central Georgia, but the list of affected counties includes counties in metro Atlanta and north Georgia] Scattered thunderstorms and a continued risk…

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Health & Wellness June 19, 2026

Cobb & Douglas Public Health to Offer Free HIV Testing in Honor of National HIV Testing Day

Cobb & Douglas Public Health distributed the following announcement about its free HIV testing Saturday, June 27, is recognized as National HIV Testing Day, a day to highlight the importance…

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Community Life June 19, 2026

YMCA of Metro Atlanta Partners with Trae Young Family Foundation to Unveil 8 New Pickleball Courts with ‘First Dink’ Celebration

New courts will bring access to one of the nation’s fastest-growing sports through youth programming, recreational play and community wellness initiatives The YMCA of Metro Atlanta distributed the following announcement…

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Community Life June 19, 2026

Powder Springs’ annual 4th of July Celebration to provide fun night for residents and visitors

The City of Powder Springs distributed the following announcement about its Independence Day celebration: The City of Powder Springs is presenting its annual free-to-the-public 4th of July Celebration with a…

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Government & Politics, National Government July 1, 2026

Supreme Court eases spending rules in win for GOP as U.S. Senate battles brew

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] June 30, 2026 The U.S. Supreme Court struck down federal limits on how much…

Government & Politics, National Government July 1, 2026

White House budget director advocates more funding for own agency, cuts for others

by Jennifer Shutt, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] June 30, 2026 WASHINGTON — White House budget director Russ Vought testified before a…

Education July 1, 2026

College is unaffordable for many Americans – but don’t just blame rising tuition

by Thomas Adam, University of Arkansas, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] As more Americans consider whether a college degree is worth it, the rising cost…

International July 1, 2026

As key trade talks start, the US‑Mexico relationship will likely limp along – but at a cost

by Pamela K. Starr, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Most Americans understand that their avocado toast and…

Justice July 1, 2026

In rebuke to Trump, Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, emphasizing the promise of equality in the Declaration of Independence

by Morgan Marietta, University of Tennessee, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The Supreme Court on June 30, 2026, declared that universal birthright citizenship is protected…