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Cobb County government building sign, a vertical rectangular sign with the words "Board of Commissioners," "County Clerk," "County Manager," "County Office," "Employment," and a wheelchair entrance icon

Government & Politics May 24, 2025

Cobb posts notice of cybersecurity event, phone number for call center

Cobb County posted two notices, one announcement posted yesterday about a cybersecurity event the county has been monitoring since early May, and the other about a call center the county…

A ghostly image of a cybercriminal in the middle of hospital buildings

Health Care June 24, 2024

Experts: US Hospitals Prone to Cyberattacks Like One That Hurt Patient Care at Ascension

This article by Rachana Pradhan and Kate Wells, Michigan Public, first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Rachana Pradhan and Kate Wells, Michigan Public June 20, 2024 In…

Austell June 4, 2025

Shameta Jones-Harrell appointed police chief of Austell

The City of Austell has a new police chief, one who has already been serving in that role. In a social media post, Austell officials announced that the city council…

Education June 4, 2025

Mableton mayor, MIC address controversial Cobb schools’ bus depot

By Rebecca Gaunt After months of public protest, Cobb County School District made it clear that it will move ahead with plans for a transportation hub at 440 Veterans Memorial…

Community Life June 4, 2025

Atlanta Latino Lions tackle litter on Windy Hill Road

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report and photos from the Atlanta Latino Lions Club cleanup on Windy Hill Road: The Atlanta Latino Lions Club removed a whole…

Land Use & Zoning June 4, 2025

Cobb Planning Commission backs 300-unit apartment complex in Cumberland area

The Cobb County Planning Commission on Tuesday recommended approval of a planned multi-family apartment development at 3200 S. Cobb Parkway, in the Cumberland area, despite concerns from the school district…

Weather June 4, 2025

Scattered storms expected to hit Georgia Wednesday with wind and lightning

The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for north and central Georgia, warning of isolated to scattered thunderstorms today, Wednesday, June 4, and throughout the upcoming week,…

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cyberattack

Cobb posts notice of cybersecurity event, phone number for call center

Experts: US Hospitals Prone to Cyberattacks Like One That Hurt Patient Care at Ascension