Peace Corps

Zachary Bernknopf smiling, with stadium seats behind him

International September 1, 2022

A conversation with Marietta native Zachary Bernknopf, who will be volunteering in Kosovo with the Peace Corps

The Courier spoke with Zachary Bernknopf over the phone Wednesday. Bernknopf, a native of Marietta, will be going to Kosovo to work as a Peace Corps volunteer on a community…

International August 25, 2022

Marietta resident to make trip to Kosovo in the first group of Peace Corps volunteers to return overseas since 2020

The Peace Corps distributed the following press release about a Marietta resident who will be traveling to Kosovo to serve as a community development volunteer: MARIETTA, Ga. – Marietta resident…

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Elections November 2, 2024

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International November 2, 2024

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U.S. Justice Department stresses protection of voters’ rights

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Health Care November 2, 2024

‘A Pressure Campaign’: Beverly Hills Settles After Allegedly Blocking Abortion Clinic

This article by Christine Mai-Duc first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Christine Mai-Duc Updated October 31, 2024 Originally Published October 31, 2024 The city of Beverly Hills…

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A conversation with Marietta native Zachary Bernknopf, who will be volunteering in Kosovo with the Peace Corps

Marietta resident to make trip to Kosovo in the first group of Peace Corps volunteers to return overseas since 2020