nonprofits

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Community Life August 6, 2026

Smith-Gilbert Gardens to host Harvest Gathering fundraiser featuring garden-to-table dining experience

The City of Kennesaw announced that Smith-Gilbert Gardens will host its annual fundraising event, Harvest Gathering: A Garden-to-Table Dining Experience, on Sunday, Oct. 4, offering guests an evening of seasonal…

Media August 4, 2026

Meet the Gen Z journalist who bought his hometown newspaper in Georgia

by Ellie Fivas, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] August 4, 2026 MONTICELLO, Ga. – Four years ago, Evan Newton was an intern…

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes July 31, 2026

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

By Larry Felton Johnson Cobb County has a vibrant network of charitable and nonprofit organizations to serve those in need, from food distribution, to housing support, to counseling and mental…

Pictured (left to right): * Anthony Jayesingha, Executive Director, Unity North Atlanta * Louise Sterling, Case Manager, Family Promise Cobb County * Rev. Richard Burdick, Senior Minister, Unity North Atlanta * Judith Johnston, Board Member, Unity North Atlanta * Autumn Kitts Sines, Executive Director, Family Promise Cobb County

Community, Giving Back to the Community July 31, 2026

Unity North Atlanta Donates $2,250 to Family Promise of Cobb County

PHOTO ABOVE: (left to right): Anthony Jayesingha, Executive Director, Unity North Atlanta, Louise Sterling, Case Manager, Family Promise Cobb County, Rev. Richard Burdick, Senior Minister, Unity North Atlanta, Judith Johnston,…

Media July 16, 2026

Georgia communities rally support to help convert local newspapers into nonprofits

by Ellie Fivas, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] July 15, 2026 While some Georgia newsrooms are shrinking or closing down, two of…

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Government & Politics May 26, 2026

America’s nonprofit sector is pushing back against an ‘authoritarian playbook’

by Christopher Justin Einolf, Northern Illinois University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Social scientists and commentators have for years been expressing concerns about what they…

Opinion August 15, 2026

On The Stump, Rick Jackson Sounds Like A Moderate Democrat

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Before Businessman Rick Jackson, the 2026 GOP Gubernatorial nominee, took the stage in Columbus Georgia’s Bibb Mill, I told a…

Puzzles Games and Quizzes August 15, 2026

Cobb County News Quiz: How Well Did You Follow the Headlines, Aug. 8–14?

Weekly Cobb County News Quiz for Week Ending August 14 A lot of things happen during any week in a county of over 793,000 residents, the third largest county in…

Weather August 15, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, August 15, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Saturday, August 15, 2026, with a high near 94 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

Community, Giving Back to the Community August 15, 2026

No-Cost Prostate Screenings Bring Vital Health Access to Cobb and Nearby Counties

Cobb County Public Library distributed the following announcement about free prostate screenings: Cobb County Public Library is partnering with Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University to host the return of…

Community, Giving Back to the Community August 15, 2026

Smyrna Environmental Events Planned for August Through October

Keep Smyrna Beautiful provided the following calendar of its upcoming events and programs: Great Southeast Pollinator Census: August 22-23 The annual Great Southeast Pollinator Census helps scientists gather data about pollinators so we can better protect…