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The Gist: Superintendent Chris Ragsdale addressed rumors and provided clarification about several recent controversies in the Cobb County School District, including the Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl, book fairs, and the presence of explicit material in school libraries.

Cobb Education Chief Defends Removing Books

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 15, 2023October 10, 2023

Blurry Road at Night

Crime

Suspect caught in Tuesday night hit-and-run in Cobb County

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 13, 2023

MARIETTA -- In a heart-wrenching incident, a one-year-old boy was shot and later pronounced dead at Kennestone Hospital on September 5. The tragedy unfolded in an apartment at 1631 White Circle, leading to the arrest of a Marietta man on multiple charges.

Crime

One-year-old shot and killed in Marietta

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 6, 2023September 6, 2023

Smyrna is gearing up for its Municipal Election on November 7. The candidates have qualified, and the city's residents are eager to cast their votes for Mayor and City Council across the city's seven wards.

Your Government

Here Are the Candidates for Smyrna Mayor and City Council

by Thom ChandlerAugust 24, 2023October 10, 2023

The Cobb County School District rejected the advice of a disciplinary tribunal Thursday night and terminated Katie Rinderle, the elementary school teacher who came under fire from some parents after reading a picture book touching on topics of gender fluidity.

Cobb School Board votes to fire teacher who read book about gender identity despite tribunal’s recommendation

by Ross Williams | Georgia RecorderAugust 18, 2023August 18, 2023

The Gist: Brookhaven's Director of Parks & Recreation, Patrick Nalley, is behind bars after Cobb County Police say he tried to meet up with a 14-year-old girl, only to face Cobb County Police officers instead.

Crime

Brookhaven Parks Director Arrested in Cobb County

by Thom ChandlerAugust 16, 2023October 10, 2023

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