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Georgia April 4, 2023

Georgia lawmakers slogged through bipartisan attempts to protect Okefenokee, sinking in the end

by Stanley Dunlap, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] April 3, 2023 This story was updated at noon Monday, April 3, 2023. The…

Environment January 9, 2023

U.S. Supreme Court decision in waterways case could come too late for Okefenokee mine foes

by Stanley Dunlap, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] January 8, 2023 A landmark U.S. Supreme Court case could have significant ripple effects…

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Climate and Weather November 5, 2024

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Tuesday, November 5, 2024

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, with a high near 75 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly…

Elections November 5, 2024

Georgia Supreme Court reverses extension of Cobb County’s absentee ballot deadline

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] November 4, 2024 About 3,000 Cobb County voters who did not receive their mail-in…

Marietta November 5, 2024

Marietta police hold pinning ceremony for three newly promoted staff

On October 29, 2024, the Marietta Police Department held a promotional pinning ceremony for three newly promoted staff members: Sergeant Henderson, Lieutenant Slatton, and Major Collins. Family members, friends, and…

Veterans November 4, 2024

AMES preserving legacies of U.S. WWII veterans, Civil Rights participants

[This article by Alyssa Ozment first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] The Center for the Advancement of Military and Emergency Services (AMES) Research is working…

Economy November 4, 2024

The Biden-Harris October Jobs Report Was Better Than Trump’s Average Jobs Report

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College On Friday, ex-President Donald Trump claimed that America’s 4.1 percent unemployment rate was the worst jobs report in our nation’s…

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Georgia lawmakers slogged through bipartisan attempts to protect Okefenokee, sinking in the end

U.S. Supreme Court decision in waterways case could come too late for Okefenokee mine foes