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Acworth Student Part of Oyster Research Team
A trio of students and two faculty members in the University of North Georgia's Department of Biology are researching oysters from the Georgia coast to check for the presence of vibrio bacteria and for the level, if any, of antibiotic resistance in these bacteria. Among the students is Alyssa Pold of Acworth. Dr. Nancy Dalman, department head of biology, and Dr. Dobrusia Bialonska, associate professor of environmental microbiology, are leading...
Notice of Outfall Spill from the Cobb County Water System’s Northwest Water Reclamation Facility
On July 1, the Cobb County Water System’s Northwest Water Reclamation Facility released treated wastewater that did not fully meet the facility’s standards. Cobb County Water System’s Northwest Water Reclamation Facility is permitted by Georgia Environmental Protection Division to treat 12 million gallons of wastewater daily. Once treated, the water is released into Lake Allatoona and routinely tested. EPD classifies the release of treated wastewater that doesn’t meet certain standards as a “spill.” ...
Cobb County man learns sentence after being convicted of raping, molesting girl
COBB COUNTY, Ga. — A Cobb County man was sentenced to life in prison last week after he was convicted of raping and molesting a girl at his home, according to a release from the Cobb County District Attorney's Office. James Westly, 41, was found guilty on charges of...
Proposed Cobb budget plays catch-up, funding new staff, raising pay for public safety
Cobb County is weighing a 6.3% increase in spending for the fiscal 2025 budget. Public hearings are scheduled for July. Included are increased pay for public safety employees.
All 410 public libraries in Georgia offer updated Zoo Atlanta free passes
Do you and your family want to go to Zoo Atlanta, the Atlanta History Center, or the Center for Puppetry Arts but get sticker shop at the prices? The Experience Pass Program provides free passes to those and a number of popular destinations. The Georgia Public Library Service recently announced...
SUV crashes into dentist's office in Cobb County
COBB COUNTY, Ga. — An SUV crashed into the front of a dentist's office in Cobb County on Tuesday. Authorities responded to 365 Villa Rica Way, which is the address for Dr. Robert Gittelman's family dentistry off Dallas Highway. The office is also near the Publix Super Market at West Cobb Marketplace.
Fate of Student Housing Development Near KSU Remains Uncertain
MARIETTA — On Tuesday, the Cobb Planning Commission sent a proposed five-story student housing development near Kennesaw State University to the Board of Commissioners without issuing a recommendation. The commission initially voted 3-2 to hold the request until August, with Chairman Stephen Vault and Commissioner Fred Beloin voting no. That vote came after the board split over a motion to deny the request, with Vault and commissioners David Anderson and...
Jefferson County native Tanner Franklin commits to Tennessee baseball from Kennesaw State
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Tennessee — Kennesaw State pitcher Tanner Franklin committed to Tennessee baseball after sharing the news on his Instagram Tuesday afternoon. Franklin is an East Tennessee native who played high school baseball at Jefferson County. In his sophomore season at Kennesaw State, he made 21 appearances and one...
Residents meet to discuss proposed changes at Kennesaw Mountain
KENNESAW, Ga. - Residents still have time to weigh in on proposed changes to Kennesaw Mountain. The National Park hosted a meeting last night to gather feedback on the plan, which would prohibit cars from driving up the mountain. Instead, shuttle buses will transport visitors using the inside lane, which...
Metro Atlanta man competing in Nathan’s Famous hot dog-eating contest
CONEY ISLAND, N.Y. — Editor's note: The above video is of a prior competition in which Oji participated. Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog-eating contest is coming up this week, and a metro Atlanta man will be competing in the yearly bun fight. Gideon Oji, of Morrow,...
2 metro Atlanta Starbucks locations file to unionize
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Baristas at two metro Atlanta Starbucks locations have filed for a union election. The baristas at locations in Roswell and Alpharetta have filed for elections with Starbucks Workers United, a union founded in 2021. The locations are at Holcomb Bridge & Holcomb Woods in...
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