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Atlanta VA Scandal as Ex-Social Worker Suspected of Selling Methadone to Recovering Veterans
In a troubling revelation from the Atlanta Veterans Administration Medical Center, Philip Fritz, a former social worker, has resigned amid allegations of illicit drug deals involving methadone with patients he was tasked to help recover from addiction. According to FOX 5 Atlanta, Fritz stepped down from his position while under investigation, with DeKalb County prosecutors still reviewing the case for possible criminal charges.
Massive data breach affected billions | Here’s what to know
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - It’s time to keep a close eye on your bank account. National Public Data, a Florida-based company that performs background checks for employers by collecting information from various online sources, was hacked a few months ago. The breach compromised the personal information of 2.9 billion people and records were being stolen and put up for sale on the dark web.
VP Harris and Gov. Walz to campaign in Ga. next week
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) -Building off of the momentum of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Vice President Kamala Harris and Governor Tim Walz will kick off a bus tour in Georgia on Wednesday. This is the first time the Vice President and Governor Walz will campaign together in Georgia. The swing through South Georgia will […]
Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “I’m Captain! Let me command your home!”
Photo from Cobb County Animal Services Shelter website. The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is a large-sized male blonde labrador retriever. The following information on this potential family member is copied and pasted from the Animal Shelters website. To see...
Restaurant Report Card: Wings City fails with 51; Burger Crush earns 100
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - On Bells Ferry Road in Cherokee County, Wings City is open for business even though the health inspector asked management to voluntarily close after failing back-to-back inspections. On Aug. 13, Wings City scored just 63 points. Three days later, Wings City failed again with only 51 points and a “U” for unsatisfactory.
Marietta Sixth Grade Academy Receives National Honor
The Marietta Sixth Grade Academy has been named a “School of Distinction” by the Association for Middle Level Education, joining just 17 schools honored nationwide. “We are honored to be acknowledged among such a distinguished group of schools. This award is a reflection of the hard work and dedication of our entire school community,” said MSGA Principal Keynun Campbell. “At Marietta Sixth Grade Academy, we strive to create an environment where every student is encouraged to think critically, embrace their unique learning journey, and achieve...
Cobb Executive Women to host speed networking luncheon September 6
Cobb Executive Women, a project of the Cobb Chamber, distributed the following announcement about its luncheon in September at the Marietta Country Club:. The Cobb Chamber’s Cobb Executive Women (CEW) will host its speed networking luncheon on Friday, Sept. 6. This event is designed to foster connections and collaboration among like-minded women.
Fulton DA Called Upon for Exoneration of Leo Frank
EAST COBB — Rabbi Emeritus Steven Lebow, former Gov. Roy Barnes and others made it clear they will not rest until lynching victim Leo Frank’s innocence is achieved with a full exoneration. Barnes, Lebow and Robert Wittenstein of the Anti-Defamation League were among the speakers memorializing Frank’s death at Temple Kol Emeth on Saturday. Wittenstein said it was time for Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to make that exoneration...
Applications open for Georgia's Veterinary Education Loan Repayment Program
The Georgia Veterinary Education Loan Repayment Program (GVELRP) provides financial relief, by way of student loan repayment, for veterinarians willing to provide veterinary services for food animals in shortage areas around the state. This program is administered by the State Veterinary Education Board with assistance from the Georgia Student Finance Authority (GSFA). The Board also receives administrative support from the Georgia Department of Agriculture. The application period for 2025 will be open from Aug 1, 2024, through Sept 30, 2024. For complete details about the Georgia Veterinary Education Loan Repayment Program please see the overview document below. To be eligible to apply for...
Georgia dove hunting season opens Saturday, September 7
Attention Georgia dove hunters! The 2024-2025 dove season is right around the corner. According to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD), opening day will kick off the season on Saturday, September 7. “Dove season kicks off the fall hunting season in Georgia and is a great opportunity to bring a new hunter with you into a field and get them excited about hunting,” says Kara Nitschke, WRD Wildlife Biologist. “Consider visiting a public dove field this year. Whether found in a Wildlife Management Area or a Voluntary Public Area Access area, these fields undergo a great deal of preparation to...
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