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Cobb Bar Association Honors Marietta Officer and K-9
CUMBERLAND – The Cobb Bar Association named Marietta Police Officer Paul Hill and K-9 Barney as their Public Safety Officers of the Year at its annual Law Day Awards luncheon at the Omni Hotel. Hill is the school resource officer for Marietta City Schools, while Barney is a two-year-old English Labrador. Hill received a plaque, while Barney received a box of dog biscuits, which Barney reacted to with enthusiasm, jumping up trying to reach for them. ...
Accusations of bullying: Kennesaw special election gets heated
Ben Day, a Kennesaw City Council Post 5 special election candidate and Episcopal priest, has leveled criticism on his campaign website at two citizens who have publicly opposed Wildman’s Civil War Main Street store, saying that they support one of his opponents and accusing them of bullying the operator of the shop.
Annandale Village fosters independence for developmentally disabled adults
Joey Milstein loves his independence. He loves to blare Spotify, tidy his room and do laundry. He finds joy in activities like crafts, yoga, and dance class. He greets friends daily with a fist or elbow bump and gives his parents hugs and kisses on the weekends. Known for expressions like, “I’m thankful to be me,” and, “I’m spectacular,” Joey creates a ripple of smiles wherever he goes. When the 24-year-old was born with developmental disabilities, his mother accepted that life wouldn’t look typical for Joey, but she held onto hope that he would still live a meaningful, happy life. She credits Annandale Village for making her dream come true.
Rodgers Greens and Roots expands with a pivot to pigs
In 2022, it was time for Ashley Rodgers of Rodgers Greens and Roots to make a change. She realized that the veggie side of the farming business would take her only so far—diversifying was a necessary next step. “I was just trying to figure out how to keep my business alive,” she says. The post Rodgers Greens and Roots expands with a pivot to pigs appeared first on Atlanta Magazine.
Around Town: After $110 Million in Projects Including 800-Plus New Homes, What's Next in 2024?.
Northwest Georgia already has had enough milestones to call it a year even after just fourth months. Large-scale, independent projects are well underway while other deals that have been on the table for months are finally tied up. Easily more than $110 million has been committed and more than 800 single-family homes and apartments have been announced or are underway. Consider: Work is continuing on the $61 million Nova River...
Yamaha Publicly Demonstrates Yamaha Hydrogen-Powered Golf Car for First Time
KENNESAW, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr 29, 2024-- On Friday, April 26, 2024, Yamaha Motor Corporation gave the first demonstration of a hydrogen-powered golf car at the Yamaha Marine Innovation Center in Kennesaw, Georgia, following a meeting of the Georgia Hydrogen Energy Braintrust, an organization that works with Georgia businesses, public and private partners, energy companies, universities, transportation agencies and others to elevate the state’s leadership position in hydrogen energy. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240429098182/en/ (left to right) Grant Suzuki, Chief of Technology, Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit, Tim Echols, Georgia Public Service Commissioner and Ben Speciale, President, Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit gave the first demonstration of a hydrogen-powered golf car at the Yamaha Marine Innovation Center in Kennesaw, Ga. on Friday, April 26, 2024. (Photo: Business Wire)
Two dead, multiple injured in I-75 crash
Two people died and an adult and two toddlers were injured when the van they rode in collided with a semi-trailer and then struck several trees along Interstate 75, the Florida Highway Patrol reports. According to an FHP press release, a van, driven by a 49-year-old Miami man, was traveling...
Candidate Forum for Cobb Chair of Commissioners and Tax Commissioner
The Cobb County community is invited to the Cobb County Chairperson and Cobb County Tax Commissioner Candidate Forum hosted by the Cobb Democracy Center and esteemed community partners. This event offers a valuable opportunity to engage with the candidates vying to become your next Cobb Chairperson and Tax Commissioner. Gain...
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