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Labor September 20, 2023

Michigan congresswoman pushes ‘Restaurant Workers Bill of Rights’

by Samantha Dietel, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] September 19, 2023 WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib, a Michigan Democrat, re-introduced legislation…

Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community May 18, 2023

Memorable Memorial Day Eats in Cobb County

[This is the latest installment of “Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community” by Brian Benefield] Memorial Day is the unofficial kick-off to summer in America. The flowers are in full bloom, the…

Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community April 20, 2023

Simple, Upscale Dining at Spring

[This is the latest installment of “Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community” by Brian Benefield] Simplicity is the key to Brian So’s award-winning restaurant. It is evident in every facet, from the…

The exterior of Smyrna City Hall, a red brick building with four large columns

Smyrna April 4, 2023

Smyrna City Council approves alcohol license for new BBQ restaurant on South Cobb Drive; purchase of new sanitation truck, and resurfacing tennis courts

In a short meeting with no contentious items on the agenda, the Smyrna City Council Monday evening approved a beer, wine and liquor pouring license for a new barbecue restaurant…

A pizza with prominent sliced tomatoes and a thick crust

Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community February 1, 2023

Food, Plus Family Equals A Community at Kouzina Christos

[This is the latest installment of “Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community” by Brian Benefield] I got the pleasure of hanging out in the kitchen with my friend and longtime restauranteur…

star of life symbol with snake wrapped around staff

Health Care October 22, 2022

Restaurant and other food service inspection scores in Cobb County: Friday October 14 to Thursday October 20,2022

The following are scores for the past week for restaurants, school cafeterias, hotel and other food service facilities in Cobb County from the Georgia Department of Public Health from Friday,…

Health Care October 15, 2022

Restaurant and other food service inspection scores in Cobb County: Friday October 7 – Thursday October 13, 2022

The following are scores for the past week for restaurants, school cafeterias, hotel and other food service facilities in Cobb County from the Georgia Department of Public Health: Friday October…

mural of the word "Marietta" in bright colors

Second Helpings July 23, 2022

Lasting Restaurant Trends in 2022 in Cobb County

By Brian Benefield [This is the latest of Brian Benefield’s Second Helpings columns, highlighting food in Cobb County. To read more of his reviews, follow this link] Covid-19 has affected…

Second Helpings May 17, 2022

Ice Cream Is Happiness

By Brian Benefield [This is the latest of Brian Benefield’s Second Helpings columns, highlighting food in Cobb County. To read more of his reviews, follow this link] The thermometer is…

Second Helpings April 29, 2022

BBQ, Burgers, and Dogs

By Brian Benefield [This is the latest of Brian Benefield’s Second Helpings columns, highlighting food in Cobb County. To read more of his reviews, follow this link] Summer in the…

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Opinion September 23, 2023