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Thursday, November 21, 2024

News from August 2022

New Chip Could Make Treating Metastatic Cancer Easier and Faster

By Press release submission | Aug 23, 2022

Cancer spreads via circulating tumor cells (CTCs) that travel through the blood to other organs, and they are nearly impossible to track. Now, researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology have found a detection method that could revolutionize cancer treatment by showing how cancers metastasize and what stage they are. This could lead to earlier and more targeted treatment, beginning with a simple blood test.

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Kick off Labor Day with BBQ party at participating Cobb County Ace Hardware stores

By Cobb Reporter | Aug 23, 2022

Watch grilling demonstrations and enjoy family-friendly fun on Saturday, Aug. 27 between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

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Value of Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology company MiMedx Group Inc. (MDXG:NAQ) based in Marietta rose 95.1% in week ending Aug. 20

By Cobb Reporter | Aug 23, 2022

Galectin Therapeutics Inc. (GALT:NAQ) was the highest Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology company headquartered in Georgia on Aug. 19.

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Smyrna-based Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology company GeoVax Labs Inc. (GOVX:NAQ) sees value fall 11.9% in week ending Aug. 20

By Cobb Reporter | Aug 22, 2022

Galectin Therapeutics Inc. (GALT:NAQ) was the highest Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology company headquartered in Georgia on Aug. 19.

Cobb Chamber’s CEO Roundtable Accepting Applications

By Press release submission | Aug 22, 2022

Applications are being accepted for participants in the Cobb Chamber’s exclusive group of CEOs.

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By Press release submission | Aug 22, 2022

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AAHOA Launches ElevateHER Women’s Initiative to Highlight and Support Women Hoteliers and Leaders in the Industry

By Press release submission | Aug 22, 2022

AAHOA, the nation’s largest hotel owners association, with nearly 20,000 members who own 60% of the hotels in the United States, announced today the launch of ElevateHER, an initiative aimed at elevating, educating, and empowering the women hoteliers of AAHOA and across the industry.

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GeoVax Labs Inc. (GOVX:NAQ) in Smyrna swings down 37.5% on stock market in one week

By Cobb Reporter | Aug 21, 2022

GeoVax Labs Inc. currently trades at $1.73.

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Marietta company Bluelinx Holdings Inc. (BXC:NYQ) working in Construction and Materials sees value rise 5.8% in week ending Aug. 20

By Cobb Reporter | Aug 21, 2022

GMS Inc. (GMS:NYQ) was the highest Construction and Materials company headquartered in Georgia on Aug. 19.

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Cobb Reporter area weekly mass times

By Cobb Reporter | Aug 20, 2022

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

Congressman David Scott Announces Inaugural Congressional App Challenge For Students

By Press release submission | Aug 19, 2022

Congressman David Scott (GA-13), chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, this week announced the inaugural Congressional App Challenge in Georgia’s Thirteenth Congressional District.

Cobb Information Services continues to impress

By Press release submission | Aug 19, 2022

At the regularly scheduled Board of Commissioners meeting today, the Board congratulated Cobb County's Information Services Department for ranking 4th this year in the annual Digital Counties Survey Award, which judges counties of similar populations.

A Health Equity Expert on Making Monkeypox Messaging More Inclusive

By Press release submission | Aug 18, 2022

The monkeypox outbreak that has spread around the world has disproportionately affected gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men.

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Georgia U.S. Rep David Scott: "Pleased to join public officials in Douglasville, GA, this week for the Highway 92 Ribbon Cutting Ceremony..."

By Cobb Reporter | Aug 18, 2022

David Scott has 28,398 Twitter followers as of Aug. 17.

All Things Inspiration Christian Bookstore & Giftique Announces Expansion to Marietta

By Press release su​​​​​bmission | Aug 18, 2022

All Things Inspiration Christian Bookstore & Giftique announces it is expanding with a store opening in Marietta. The Marietta store is located at 2745 Sandy Plains Road Suite 156 and will host a Four Day Grand Opening Celebration starting with the Ribbon Cutting on Wednesday, August 10th at 3pm.

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Georgia U.S. Rep David Scott: "This week, I was glad to join #GA13 constituents and public officials for a ceremony marking the groundbreaking..."

By Cobb Reporter | Aug 17, 2022

David Scott has 28,398 Twitter followers as of Aug. 16.

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Kemp on new GBI director: Register has 'a strong track record of strengthening public safety and protecting Georgia's communities'

By Emily Bevard | Aug 17, 2022

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has tabbed Michael Register to replace Vic Reynolds as head of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.

Announcements for August 16th

By Press release submission | Aug 17, 2022

Posted On: Tuesday, August 16, 2022Hey Ridge!

Chairwoman hosts second Dobbins ARB stakeholders meeting

By Press release submission | Aug 17, 2022

Cobb County Board of Commissioners Chairwoman Lisa Cupid hosted a second roundtable meeting to discuss the future of Dobbins Air Reserve Base and exchange ideas on how to ensure its continued success. Those in attendance received a briefing on all the activities and projects on the base contributing to its role as an economic powerhouse in Cobb.

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Value of Construction and Materials company Bluelinx Holdings Inc. (BXC:NYQ) based in Marietta fell 62.9% in week ending Aug. 13

By Cobb Reporter | Aug 16, 2022

Williams Industrial Services Group Inc. (WLMS:ASQ) was the highest Construction and Materials company headquartered in Georgia on Aug. 11.