Recognizing Change: Six Alumni in the Cobb County Drug Treatment Court Program Shine

Recognizing Change: Six Alumni in the Cobb County Drug Treatment Court Program Shine

Six people graduated from Cobb County’s Drug Treatment Court program on a memorable event filled with tears, laughter, and heartfelt tales of redemption. Judges, officials, and loved ones crowded the courthouse for this event, which demonstrated the effectiveness of justice reform initiatives and the community’s resolve to treat substance use disorders with rehabilitation rather than … Read more

After pandemic, Cobb and Marietta schools stabilize enrollment

After pandemic, Cobb and Marietta schools stabilize enrollment

COVID-19 epidemic reduced student enrollment in Cobb and Marietta school districts, but enrollment has stabilized. On March 7, Cobb Schools had 106,580 kids and Marietta City Schools 8,692. Students dropped most between March 2020 and March 2021, when the epidemic caused severe disruptions. Randy Scamihorn, Cobb Board of Education Chairman, attributed the decrease to families … Read more

Tragic End in Kennesaw: Two Charged Following a Fatal Shooting with Tampered Marijuana

Tragic End in Kennesaw: Two Charged Following a Fatal Shooting with Tampered Marijuana

Sanifu Henry, a 21-year-old who relocated to Georgia from California to avoid gun violence, tragically met her death by shooting in what seemed to be a botched drug deal involving phony marijuana. Just after midnight on March 15, the incident happened. It was Kennesaw’s first homicide since 2019. A Cobb County grand jury indicted two … Read more

Explore the Mysterious Depths of Lake Lanier with Netflix’s “Files of the Unexplained”

Explore the Mysterious Depths of Lake Lanier with Netflix's "Files of the Unexplained"

Taking viewers deep into the spooky and intriguing legends surrounding Georgia’s Lake Lanier, Netflix’s most recent smash series, “Files of the Unexplained,” has captured viewers’ attention. The terrifying legends surrounding this enormous body of water, which is around 50 miles from Atlanta, are explored in episode five, which stands out in especially. An inquisitive documentary … Read more

Daycare Teacher in Woodstock Accused of Abusing Children, an Investigation Launched

Daycare Teacher in Woodstock Accused of Abusing Children, an Investigation Launched

A former instructor at a daycare in Woodstock is facing serious claims of child abuse following an upsetting occurrence. Following the release of security camera film purportedly showing Ashley Marie O’Connor, 28, of Kennesaw, abusing a little kid, she was charged with first-degree cruelty to children and aggravated assault On March 13, at the Sunshine … Read more

Powering Education: State Superintendent Launches Reading Score Tracker

Powering Education: State Superintendent Launches Reading Score Tracker

The State Superintendent introduced a breakthrough reading score tracking technology to improve education and student progress. This unique program gives educators, parents, and policymakers insights on children’ reading competency and progress across time, helping them to make educated decisions that promote student learning and accomplishment. Literacy skills are more vital than ever in preparing pupils … Read more