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News from September 2022

ALERT - Cobb Elections & Registration has moved!

By Press release submission | Sep 30, 2022

As the election season heats up, it is important to remember that the main Cobb Elections office has moved from its long-time home on Whitlock Avenue to a new location at 995 Roswell Street in Marietta.

AIM is Hiring a Public Health Communications Specialist

By Press release submission | Sep 30, 2022

AIM is seeking qualified candidates for its Public Health Communications Specialist position.

National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists

By Press release submission | Sep 29, 2022

Officials of National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced the names of over 16,000 semifinalists for its National Merit Scholarship Program.

Laurie Garrow Featured as Moderator at 2022 U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Global Aerospace Summit

By Press release submission | Sep 28, 2022

Georgia Tech Professor Laurie Garrow was recently featured as a speaker at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Global Aerospace Summit.

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Cobb County nonprofit offers dog tag to law enforcement: 'On the back is a scripture verse'

By Emily Bevard | Sep 28, 2022

The families of three Georgia officers killed this month in the line of duty are among those being comforted by a foundation started by a Cobb County man who was once deployed to Afghanistan and Iraq.

Citizenship & Civics Kits coming soon for check-out at Cobb County Libraries

By Press release submission | Sep 28, 2022

The Citizenship & Civics Kit created by Cobb County Public Library will be available for check-out starting Monday, October 3. The kit includes official U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) publications and study guides on the naturalization process for becoming a U.S. citizen.

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Marietta-based Construction and Materials company Bluelinx Holdings Inc. (BXC:NYQ) sees value fall 35.2% in week ending Sept. 24

By Cobb Reporter | Sep 27, 2022

Williams Industrial Services Group Inc. (WLMS:ASQ) was the highest Construction and Materials company headquartered in Georgia on Sept. 23.

Hispanic Heritage Celebration

By Press release submission | Sep 27, 2022

Come enjoy Hispanic culture

Local Author Publishes New Book on Business Storytelling

By Press release submission | Sep 27, 2022

Local author Robert Carnes has recently announced his latest book, The Story Cycle, a guide to storytelling and marketing aimed at business leaders and entrepreneurs.

SAVE THE DATE: Marietta's Inaugural Ugly Christmas Sweater Parade Coming to the Square!

By Press release submission | Sep 27, 2022

Marietta Parks, Recreation & Facilities is proud to announce the newest addition to the Christmas Tree Lighting Event on Thursday, December 1st, "Marietta's Ugly Sweater Parade." Don your ugliest of Holiday sweaters (family appropriate) and join Santa in his parade to the Square!

On Doing History: Architecture

By Press release submission | Sep 26, 2022

Please join the Marietta History Center for its On Doing History program which introduces our guests to a variety of ways people “do” history.

AAHOA Statement on IHG Security Breach

By Press release submission | Sep 26, 2022

The Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA) today released the following statement in response to the recent IHG ransomware attack: Last week, IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) reported that its technology systems had been subject to unauthorized activity, which resulted in IHG’s booking channels, Reservations & Customer Care (RCC) call centres, and internal systems, such as Merlin and the IHG Help Desk, being disrupted.

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Value of Smyrna-based Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology company GeoVax Labs Inc. (GOVX:NAQ) rose 143.5% in week ending Sept. 24

By Cobb Reporter | Sep 26, 2022

GeoVax Labs Inc. (GOVX:NAQ) was the highest Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology company headquartered in Georgia on Sept. 23.

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Bella Arwood earns 472 bonus points in Girls' 14 bracket by week ending Aug. 27

By Cobb Reporter | Sep 26, 2022

Marietta tennis player Bella Arwood earned 472 bonus points in the junior Girls’ 14 category of the United States Tennis Association by the week ending Aug. 27.

Notice of Proposed Amendment to an Act Creating the Board of Commissioners of Cobb County

By Press release submission | Sep 26, 2022

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners (“the Board”) is notifying the public that at its next two regular meetings on October 11, 2022, at 9:00 am and October 25, 2022, at 7:00 pm, the Board will consider and vote on whether to approve a proposed resolution to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Cobb County pursuant to the Board’s Home Rule authority under the Georgia Constitution.

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Cobb County Sheriff's office warns public of scammers trying to profit off the death of two officers

By Emily Bevard | Sep 25, 2022

Scammers are attempting to take advantage of a tragedy that left two deputies dead in a recent shooting.

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Marietta company MiMedx Group Inc. (MDXG:NAQ) working in Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology sees value fall 80.7% in week ending Sept. 24

By Cobb Reporter | Sep 25, 2022

GeoVax Labs Inc. (GOVX:NAQ) was the highest Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology company headquartered in Georgia on Sept. 23.

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Cobb Reporter area weekly mass times

By Cobb Reporter | Sep 24, 2022

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

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Biggest Swings: GeoVax Labs Inc. (GOVX:NAQ) among top 50 on Sept. 23

By Cobb Reporter | Sep 24, 2022

GeoVax Labs Inc. traded at $1.15 by end of day.

U.S. May Expand Monkeypox Vaccine Eligibility to Men with HIV

By Press release submission | Sep 23, 2022

U.S. May Expand Monkeypox Vaccine Eligibility to Men with HIV