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Mostly Mutts Participating in Georgia Gives Fundraising Campaign
Mostly Mutts Animal Rescue, 3238 Cherokee Street in Kennesaw, will be participating in the annual GAGives Campaign which kicks off on Nov. 4. This initiative is led by the Georgia Center for Nonprofits, which hosts an online fundraising platform for 501c3 organizations in the state of Georgia. Mostly Mutts faces a serious challenge since The City of Kennesaw is planning major road construction that will eliminate most of their parking...
Sheriff's Opponent Files Lawsuit in 11th Hour
Just days before the election, Cobb County Sheriff Craig Owens has been named in a lawsuit by his political rival. The Republican challenging Owens in the Nov. 5 election, Cobb Police Sgt. David Cavender, filed suit against Owens and the county government in Cobb Superior Court Friday. The suit alleges Owens has been "ignoring the requirements of the Open Records Act with no legal justification." ...
Cobb Schools Foundation Exceeds Matching Gift Challenge
The Cobb Schools Foundation announced the successful completion of a $25K matching gift challenge, raising a total of nearly $100,000 to support families facing crises in the community. Thanks to the generosity of individual donors, local businesses and organizations, the Foundation exceeded its original goal. The Foundation raised $63,000, which was then matched by Superior Plumbing presents North Georgia State Fair, bringing the total to $88,000 for the Family Stabilization Fund. ...
The Red Cross Offers Halloween Safety Tips for Trick-Or-Treaters
Halloween is just days away and kids will soon be out in their neighborhoods for trick or treat fun. The American Red Cross offers tips parents can follow to help keep the kids safe while enjoying the festivities. Trick-or-treaters need to see and be seen. Use face makeup instead of masks which can make seeing difficult. Give trick-or-treaters a flashlight to light their way. Add reflective tape to costumes and...
Cobb County Water System Reports 2 Sewage Overflows
The Cobb County Water System reported has reported two sewage overflows. The first was an estimated 150 gallon wastewater sewer overflow occurred on Oct. 28. The overflow, resulting from gravel, occurred at 3311 Bryan Way in Marietta and discharged into a tributary to Olley Creek. The Water System was notified of the overflow on Oct....
Literacy Leaders! Cobb Schools Recognized by State Superintendent
Georgia Schools Superintendent Richard Woods recently visited Mountain View Elementary School to recognize 25 Cobb County School District schools as Literacy Leaders. “Literacy is the foundation of success, and it’s clear Cobb students have a strong foundation. Our schools are recognized as leaders because our teachers are able to focus on what matters and use Georgia standards as their guide,” said Board member Brad Wheeler. Recognizing the success of their...
District: Cobb Students Targeted on 'Hit List,' GBI Investigating
Students at Walton and Pope high schools were placed on a "hit list" that was circulated on social media, the Cobb County School District confirmed Tuesday. According to the district, several tips were reported to the district's tip line that a hit list had been shared to social media Monday night, identifying several Walton and Pope students. The district did not confirm how many students were included in the list,...
Kennesaw State Assistant Professor Named American Academy of Nursing Fellow
Kennesaw State assistant professor Chinomso Nwozichi has been named an American Academy of Nursing Fellow, the most prestigious recognition in nursing. Fellows are selected based on their contributions and impact to advance the public’s health and their accomplishments are honored by their colleagues within and outside the profession. An assistant professor of nursing with a focus on oncology, Nwozichi joined KSU’s faculty in 2023. In addition to excelling in teaching...
Funeral home owner arrested after discovery of bodies
ATLANTA — A funeral home owner in Coffee County has been arrested following the discovery of 18 bodies in various stages of decomposition. Chris Johnson, 39, of Douglas was charged with 17 counts of abuse of a dead body. Johnson was arrested on Sunday after Coffee County Sheriff’s deputies serving an eviction notice at Johnson Funeral Home & Cremation Services discovered the bodies on Saturday. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation...
Marietta Restaurant Awarded Michelin Star
Spring, a New American restaurant just off Marietta Square, has been awarded a coveted Michelin star, joining an exclusive list of top restaurants. Spring was announced as one of four restaurants in metro Atlanta to receive the distinction during the Atlanta Michelin Guide Awards at the Georgia World Congress Center Monday evening. It is the second annual ceremony since the Michelin Guide came to the city in 2023. Spring is...
GSO Promotes Inclusion in the Concert Hall
The Georgia Symphony Orchestra opens the concert hall to all through sensory-friendly and family concerts, continuing a tradition begun nine years ago. These specially tailored performances will take place on Nov. 9 at Wheeler High School in Marietta. GSO Music Director and Conductor Timothy Verville will lead the orchestra in a 45 minute program as they perform music from some of the greatest heroes of cinema, including the epic sounds...
Cobb County Water System Reports 2 Sewage Overflows
The Cobb County Water System reported has reported two sewage overflows. The first was an estimated 150 gallon wastewater sewer overflow occurred on Oct. 28. The overflow, resulting from gravel, occurred at 3311 Bryan Way in Marietta and discharged into a tributary to Olley Creek. The Water System was notified of the overflow on Oct....
Harris to rally where Trump riled Capitol riot crowd
Kamala Harris will urge Americans to turn the page on Donald Trump as she delivers her closing election argument Tuesday on the spot where her rival rallied supporters before the January 6, 2021 US Capitol attack. With polls in a dead heat exactly one week before Election Day, the Democratic vice president's campaign said she chose the symbolic site to push her case that the Republican former president is a threat to American democracy. ...
Motorcyclist Killed in Cobb Parkway Crash
A Bartow County man was killed in a multi-vehicle crash on Cobb Parkway in Acworth Monday afternoon, Cobb Police report. Reno Gage Bilaki, 25, of White, was traveling south on Cobb Parkway near Lake Acworth Drive on a Kawasaki motorcycle, according to police. A Toyota Rav 4 driven by Lionel Newman, 74, of Acworth, was driving in the same direction. At approximately 2:42 p.m., police say both vehicles attempted a lane change, resulting in the motorcycle colliding with the rear of the Rav 4. Newman was not injured in the crash, but Bilaki was taken to Kennestone Hospital where he was later pronounced dead. The collision is under investigation by both Acworth and Cobb County Police. Anyone with information is asked to contact Cobb Police at 770-499-3987.
Global police shut down malware group 'targeting millions'
A global police operation shut down the servers of one of the world's largest malware platforms that targeted millions of victims, the EU's judicial arm said on Tuesday. A year-long investigation culminated in "Operation Magnus" with investigators from six countries including the Netherlands, Australia, Britain and the United States working together to smash the criminal scheme. "The infostealers taken down ... targeted millions of victims worldwide, making it one of...
State continues to shatter early voting records
ATLANTA – Georgia voters surpassed the 2.9 million mark for early voting turnout on Monday, breaking 40% of all active voters. Georgians surpassed the 2.73 million mark for early voting with 2,739,787 check-ins, shattering previous early voting performance. On Day 15 of early voting in previous years, 1,199,424 (2018), 1,979,963 (2020), and 1,640,652 (2022) voters had turned out for in-person early voting. “Georgia voters know we’ve made it easy to...
Global police shut down malware group 'targeting millions'
A global police operation shut down the servers of one of the world's largest malware platforms that targeted millions of victims, the EU's judicial arm said on Tuesday. "The infostealers taken down ... targeted millions of victims worldwide, making it one of the largest malware platforms globally," Eurojust said in a statement. "Authorities discovered that over 1,200 servers in dozens of countries were running the malware," said the agency, which...
Trump rallies his troops at Georgia Tech
ATLANTA — Former President Donald Trump brought his 2024 presidential campaign to the campus of Georgia Tech in Midtown Atlanta Monday night. Just eight days before Election Day, the Republican nominee called Georgia critical to a Trump victory over Vice President Kamala Harris on Nov. 5. "We win this state and we win the whole ball of wax," Trump said during a rally at Tech's McCamish Pavilion to a cheering...
In Cobb County Talk, Trump Warns Religion is Under Threat
POWDER SPRINGS — Former President Donald Trump said religion is the “thing that holds our country together” at the inaugural National Faith Summit in Powder Springs on Monday. “We’re going through a lot of problems in our country,” Trump told more than 1,000 pastors and faith leaders at Worship With Wonders Church. “I think that as (religion) goes down, I think that our country goes down. I think it’s a country that needs religion.” ...
Cobb Voters Add to Record Turnout in Final Week of Early Voting
SMYRNA — With just four days of early voting left, over 218,000, or roughly 38%, of eligible Cobb citizens have already cast their ballots, contributing to the record breaking voter turnout in the November 2024 general election across the Peach State. Cobb Elections Director Tate Fall said as of 4 p.m., 11,734 people had cast their ballots Monday. On Sunday, 4,183 people voted early and 12,543 people voted early Saturday. ...
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