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News from July 2024

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Prospects announced for All-Star Futures Game

By Cobb Reporter | Jul 2, 2024

The All-Star Futures Game annually showcases baseball's top prospects, and this year's event is no exception. The 25th annual game, along with the inaugural Futures Skills Showcase, will feature 39 members of MLB Pipeline's recently updated Top 100 Prospects list, including nine of the top 20. Teams representing the American and National Leagues will compete in a seven-inning game on July 13 at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. MLB Network will broadcast the game at 4 p.m. ET.

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Leadership Cobb announces its 2025 class members

By Cobb Reporter | Jul 2, 2024

Leadership Cobb, the Cobb Chamber’s premier leadership development program, has selected 60 new participants for the 2024-2025 class. Founded in 1983, Leadership Cobb brings together diverse business and community leaders for a 10-month journey focused on personal and professional growth. The program accomplishes this through leadership training, teambuilding, and educational experiences highlighting the community’s greatest success stories and most significant ongoing challenges.

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Fourth-annual 'Sounds of the Springs' concert series returns to Powder Springs

By Cobb Reporter | Jul 2, 2024

The City of Powder Springs will kick off its fourth-annual “Sounds of the Springs” Concert Series on July 27 in Thurman Springs Park. All three concerts — scheduled for the fourth Saturdays in July, August, and September — are free and open to the public.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Cobb County in week ending June 29?

By Cobb Reporter | Jul 1, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Cobb County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 29, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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July 1: Commemorating the birth of Grant Henry, noted former divinity student, artist, and businessman

By Cobb Reporter | Jul 1, 2024

Grant Henry, also known as Sister Louisa, entered the world on July 1, 1956, in Panama City, Florida.

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Braves' offense faces challenges amid injuries ahead of critical month

By Cobb Reporter | Jul 1, 2024

ATLANTA -- The Braves’ lineup is expected to improve once Michael Harris II returns from the injured list within the next few weeks. Additionally, there is a possibility that president of baseball operations Alex Anthopoulos will acquire a quality hitter before the July 30 Trade Deadline. However, it has become evident that this Atlanta offense will not replicate last year's performance.

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Atlanta's bullpen strategy aims for postseason success

By Cobb Reporter | Jul 1, 2024

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