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News from August 2021

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Number of teachers pledging to teach Critical Race Theory in Acworth stagnates at two in week ending Aug. 14

By Cobb Reporter | Aug 15, 2021

There were no new teachers in Acworth who signed the pledge in week ending Aug. 14, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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Wellstar Health System employee William Green contributes a total of $400 to President Joe Biden

By Cobb Reporter | Aug 14, 2021

Wellstar Health System employee William Green has contributed a total of $400 to President Joe Biden

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Cobb Reporter area weekly mass times

By Cobb Reporter | Aug 14, 2021

The following parishes in the Cobb Reporter coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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McBath refuses to comment on inflation fears, wage decline

By Cobb Reporter Staff Reports | Aug 14, 2021

As inflation fears climb and wages decline, U.S. Rep. Lucy McBath (D-Georgia) refused to comment when contacted by the Cobb Reporter.

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BLUELINX: BlueLinx Announces Second Quarter 2021 Results

By Press release submission | Aug 14, 2021

BlueLinx Holdings Inc. (NYSE: BXC), a leading U.S. wholesale distributor of building products, today reported financial results for the three months ended July 3, 2021.

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CITY OF POWDER SPRINGS: City Council Meeting 08/16/21 On Site via Video, Audio or Streaming

By Press release submission | Aug 14, 2021

City of Powder Springs issued the following announcement on Aug. 13. Public meeting location - Municipal Courtroom - 4483 Pineview Drive, Powder Springs, GA 30127.

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CITY OF MARIETTA: Pop-In at the Marietta Museum of History: Summer Crafts

By Press release submission | Aug 14, 2021

The Marietta Museum of History will be hosting its monthly Pop-In event on Saturday, August 21st from 10:30am-3:30pm.

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CITY OF MARIETTA: Marietta Parks & Rec to Host Parents' Night Out

By Press release submission | Aug 14, 2021

Registration is now available for the next installment of Parents' Night Out! Parents are you ready for a break?! Bring your child(ren) to City of Marietta's Parents' Night Out at Custer Park Sports & Fitness Center, on August 20, 2021, from 6:00pm-10:00pm.

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CITY OF KENNESAW: Day for Dogs at Swift-Cantrell Park's Splash Pad

By Press release submission | Aug 14, 2021

The City of Kennesaw’s Department of Parks & Recreation will host a one-day event for dogs to end the season at the Swift-Cantrell Park Splash Pad, located at 3140 Old 41 Hwy.

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COBB CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Policy to Keynote 2021 Military Appreciation Luncheon, November 4

By Press release submission | Aug 13, 2021

The Atlanta Regional Military Affairs Council (ARMAC), in conjunction with the Cobb Chamber, is proud to present the 69th Annual ARMAC Military Appreciation Luncheon at the Cobb Galleria Centre on November 4 with Jesse Salazar, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Policy.

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COBB CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Cobb Young Professionals Names 2021 Next Generation Award Winners

By Press release submission | Aug 13, 2021

Cobb Young Professionals (CYP), the Cobb Chamber’s networking and development group for professionals in their 20s and 30s, today named the winners of the 2021 Next Generation Award at the Chamber’s August Marquee Monday event: Allison Giddens of Win-Tech, Inc., and Andrew Dill, of Lockheed Martin.

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COBB COUNTY: Cobb and Dobbins ARB Leaders Meet

By Press release submission | Aug 13, 2021

Cobb County Chairwoman Lisa Cupid hosted a meeting of dozens of community stakeholders concerning the challenges of development around Dobbins Air Reserve Base.

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COBB COUNTY: Raessler Named Cobb DOT Director

By Press release submission | Aug 13, 2021

Drew Raessler has come full circle.

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COBB COUNTY: 2021 Property Tax Bills Sent Out

By Press release submission | Aug 13, 2021

Tax Commissioner Carla Jackson announced today that 2021 property tax bills have been issued. Payments are due by October 15. Payments must be received or USPS postmarked by the October 15 due date to be considered on time.

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Scott refuses to comment on inflation fears, wage decline

By Cobb Reporter Staff Reports | Aug 13, 2021

As inflation fears climb and wages decline, U.S. Rep. David Scott (D-GA) refused to comment when contacted by the Cobb Reporter.

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Loudermilk refuses to comment on inflation fears, wage decline

By Cobb Reporter Staff Reports | Aug 13, 2021

As inflation fears climb and wages decline, U.S. Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-Georgia) refused to comment when contacted by the Cobb Reporter.

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Wellstar Health System employee Todd Hamilton contributes a total of $500 to Republican Party candidate Karen Christine Handel

By Cobb Reporter | Aug 13, 2021

Wellstar Health System employee Todd Hamilton has contributed a total of $500 to Republican Party candidate Karen Christine Handel

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VA reports decrease of July appointments scheduled at VA Atlanta HCS health facility in Austell

By Cobb Reporter | Aug 13, 2021

The VA Atlanta Health Care System, subsidiary 508GF in Austell, Georgia scheduled 2,955 pending appointments in July compared to 5,120 during the same period last year, according to data collected from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

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Innovation: 1 patent granted in Marietta in week ending June 27

By Cobb Reporter | Aug 13, 2021

There was one patent granted in Marietta in the week ending June 27, according to the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

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'It's time for a mask mandate in Cobb Schools': Parents call for mandate after fifth-graders sent home due to COVID rates

By Andy Nghiem | Aug 12, 2021

Parents are calling for action after all fifth grade students at a Cobb County elementary school were sent home on Wednesday Aug. 11 due to an increase in COVID cases.