Cobb Reporter

No new teachers in Marietta sign pledge in week ending Sep. 11 to teach Critical Race Theory

By Cobb Reporter | Sep 14, 2021

There were no new teachers in Marietta who signed the pledge in week ending Sep. 11, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

Number of teachers pledging to teach Critical Race Theory in Kennesaw stagnates at one in week ending Sep. 11

By Cobb Reporter | Sep 13, 2021

There were no new teachers in Kennesaw who signed the pledge in week ending Sep. 11, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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

By Cobb Reporter | Sep 12, 2021

The VA Atlanta Health Care System, subsidiary 508GF in Austell, Georgia scheduled 2,391 pending appointments in August compared to 5,277 during the same period last year, according to data collected from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

ASIAN AMERICAN HOTEL OWNERS ASSOCIATION: America’s Hotel Owners Welcome New EIDL Enhancements

By Press release submission | Sep 12, 2021

America’s hoteliers welcomed the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) announcement of a much-needed expansion of the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program that will provide small business owners with additional resources as the Covid-19 pandemic continues to hinder the nation’s economic recovery.

GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY: Refreshing Our Visual Brand to Align with Our Mission

By Press release submission | Sep 12, 2021

The Georgia Institute of Technology has revealed a new system of logos and visuals, unifying the community around a singular, widely recognized icon — the interlocking GT.

CITY OF MARIETTA: Brumby Hall & Gardens to Host Open House Event

By Press release submission | Sep 12, 2021

Brumby Hall and Gardens is pleased to announce the event space will host an Open House on Sunday, October 3, 2021 from 1pm until 4pm to give the public the chance to view the event space and inquire about booking the facility for special events.

CITY OF MARIETTA: 2021 Taste of Marietta Postponed

By Press release submission | Sep 12, 2021

Taste of Marietta scheduled to take place on October 24, 2021 will be postponed until April 24, 2022. Local restaurants are not able to participate due to employee shortages.

CITY OF POWDER SPRINGS: Brown Bag Concert Series

By Press release submission | Sep 12, 2021

Brown Bag Concert Series

COBB SCHOOLS: A Second Career Academy: An Investment in Cobb Students, Community

By Press release submission | Sep 12, 2021

The Cobb Innovation and Technology Academy (CITA) opened in 2020 with great accolades from the community and enthusiastic support from the State Board of Education. From healthcare and cybersecurity to welding, construction, and similar opportunities, Cobb’s full-service career academy became a reality with the help of funds from Ed-SPLOST IV.

No new teachers in Acworth sign pledge in week ending Sep. 11 to teach Critical Race Theory

By Cobb Reporter | Sep 12, 2021

There were no new teachers in Acworth who signed the pledge in week ending Sep. 11, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

From Peach Tree Times

September poll: Georgia veterans overwhelmingly disapprove of Biden's Afghanistan withdrawal

By Peach Tree Times reports | 3 years ago

A new poll showed veterans in Georgia did not support how President Joe Biden handled the final withdrawal of U.S. forces in Afghanistan — ending the 20-year war that resulted in the deaths of thousands of American troops.

Inflation takes a bite out of Cobb County paychecks, despite wage gains

By Valerie Bonk | Sep 10, 2021

Wages in Cobb County have outpaced the national average, rising by 13.3% compared to 13% nationally, but when adjusted for inflation, those gains disappear.

COBB CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Cobb Galleria Centre Welcomes Back Annual Shows to Thriving Markets

By Press release submission | Sep 10, 2021

Cobb Galleria Centre hosted its two biggest consumer shows of the year this summer with the return of the Atlanta Home Show and the BLADE Show.

Census Bureau: More women than men in Acworth in 2020

By Cobb Reporter | Sep 9, 2021

Of the 22,683 people living in Acworth in 2020, 52.1 percent (11,820) were women and 47.9 percent (10,863) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Cobb Reporter.

COBB SCHOOLS: Publix Donates $125,000 in Gift Cards for Cobb Students, Teachers

By Press release submission | Sep 9, 2021

Publix Super Markets recently named the Cobb Schools Foundation a recipient of the “Tools for Schools” campaign.

RIVER RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL: CCSD Increases Substitute Teacher Pay - Next Training Session is Sept. 14

By Press release submission | Sep 9, 2021

CCSD is looking for substitute teachers to join us in serving our kids!

COBB CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: C2021 Citizen of the Year Award Nominations Now Open

By Press release submission | Sep 9, 2021

The Cobb Chamber is now accepting nominations for the 2021 Citizen of the Year Awards.

Census Bureau: More women than men in Austell in 2020

By Cobb Reporter | Sep 8, 2021

Of the 7,783 people living in Austell in 2020, 53 percent (4,128) were women and 47 percent (3,655) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Cobb Reporter.

Census Bureau: More men than women in Fair Oaks in 2020

By Cobb Reporter | Sep 7, 2021

Of the 9,447 people living in Fair Oaks in 2020, 44.6 percent (4,217) were women and 55.4 percent (5,230) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Cobb Reporter.

“ADDITIONAL SPONSORS.....” published by Congressional Record in the House of Representatives section on Sept. 7, 2021

By Cobb Reporter | Sep 7, 2021

The House of Representatives section of the Congressional Record published “ADDITIONAL SPONSORS.....” on Sept. 7, 2021.