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U.S. Supreme Court upholds Affordable Care Act

U.S. Supreme Court upholds Affordable Care Act

GBI: Holly Springs police officer killed in line of duty

GBI: Holly Springs police officer killed in line of duty

Smyrna shows support for LGBTQ community

Smyrna shows support for LGBTQ community

Chabad of Cobb undergoes massive renovation

Chabad of Cobb undergoes massive renovation

Holsey Chapel CME marks 120 years in Marietta

Holsey Chapel CME marks 120 years in Marietta

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North Georgia State Fair returning to Marietta this fall

North Georgia State Fair returning to Marietta this fall

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With 4 weeks until Seabaugh v. Smith, GOP likes its odds

With 4 weeks until Seabaugh v. Smith, GOP likes its odds

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Memark: Changes for Jim R. Miller Park and more good news on pandemic front

Memark: Changes for Jim R. Miller Park and more good news on pandemic front

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BOC nixes 67-home subdivision in south Cobb

BOC nixes 67-home subdivision in south Cobb

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See what Switzer Library's $10 million renovation looks like

See what Switzer Library's $10 million renovation looks like

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Police & Fire

GBI: Holly Springs police officer killed in line of duty

GBI: Holly Springs police officer killed in line of duty

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GBI identifies man killed by police after agency says he shot Cobb officer

GBI identifies man killed by police after agency says he shot Cobb officer

Jun 14, 2021
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Powder Spring teen killed in late-night crash, police say

Powder Spring teen killed in late-night crash, police say

Jun 14, 2021
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Police shoot, kill suspect they say shot a Cobb officer hours earlier

Police shoot, kill suspect they say shot a Cobb officer hours earlier

Jun 13, 2021
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Local Sports

Hawks return to Atlanta on cusp of conference finals

Hawks return to Atlanta on cusp of conference finals

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No joke: TV host Jimmy Kimmel title sponsor of Los Angeles bowl game

No joke: TV host Jimmy Kimmel title sponsor of Los Angeles bowl game

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Rafael Nadal out of Wimbledon, Olympics

Rafael Nadal out of Wimbledon, Olympics

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Cardinals put three-game winning streak on line vs. Braves

Cardinals put three-game winning streak on line vs. Braves

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Hawks escape 26-point hole, shock Sixers in Game 5

Hawks escape 26-point hole, shock Sixers in Game 5

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Life & Style

God & Country Celebration at Roswell Street Baptist Church

God & Country Celebration at Roswell Street Baptist Church

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VFW Post 2681 to hold vaccine clinic

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The Breakfast Band

The Breakfast Band

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Like father, like daughter at Wellstar

Like father, like daughter at Wellstar

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North Georgia State Fair returning to Marietta this fall

North Georgia State Fair returning to Marietta this fall

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Metro Atlanta

Fulton approves COVID-19 employee bonuses but at lower rate

Fulton approves COVID-19 employee bonuses but at lower rate

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Delays remain for Fulton rent/utilities payment program

Delays remain for Fulton rent/utilities payment program

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Commissioners: Fulton development authority’s per diem policy ‘against the law’

Commissioners: Fulton development authority’s per diem policy ‘against the law’

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Georgia DOT planning more ambitious toll lanes project for Interstate 285

Georgia DOT planning more ambitious toll lanes project for Interstate 285

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Roswell's 2040 Comprehensive Plan could bring changes to Historic District, Holcomb Bridge Road

Roswell's 2040 Comprehensive Plan could bring changes to Historic District, Holcomb Bridge Road

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National

Study Finds Carrier Air Purifiers Can Create Healthier Classrooms

Study Finds Carrier Air Purifiers Can Create Healthier Classrooms

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CoinFlip Announces Expansion to State of Alaska with Three New ATM Locations

CoinFlip Announces Expansion to State of Alaska with Three New ATM Locations

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Following similar moves in cities around US, Chicago's mayor declares systemic racism a public health crisis

Following similar moves in cities around US, Chicago's mayor declares systemic racism a public health crisis

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Supreme Court upholds ObamaCare again

Supreme Court upholds ObamaCare again

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Wassim A. El-Harake, MD is recognized by Continental Who's Who

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Education

Marietta school board approves 6% to 10.4% staff raises, $117 million budget

Marietta school board approves 6% to 10.4% staff raises, $117 million budget

Jun 16, 2021
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Cobb Schools bus driver charged with misdemeanor assault and battery in 2019 case

Cobb Schools bus driver charged with misdemeanor assault and battery in 2019 case

Jun 15, 2021
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After violating sunshine laws, Cobb school board calls for special meeting

After violating sunshine laws, Cobb school board calls for special meeting

Jun 15, 2021
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Business

Registration is open for the 2021 Cobb Chamber Golf Classic

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BOC nixes 67-home subdivision in south Cobb

BOC nixes 67-home subdivision in south Cobb

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Sterling Seacrest Pritchard names employee benefits producer

Sterling Seacrest Pritchard names employee benefits producer

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Opinion

BOB BARR: G7 Co-opts Biden to Embrace Europe’s Tax Cartel

BOB BARR: G7 Co-opts Biden to Embrace Europe’s Tax Cartel

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DANNY TYREE: Will these pet peeves define your summer?

DANNY TYREE: Will these pet peeves define your summer?

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MDJ Time Capsule: The Week of June 17

MDJ Time Capsule: The Week of June 17

Jun 16, 2021
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Entertainment

California elections officials alarmed by Democrats’ plans to change governor recall rules

California elections officials alarmed by Democrats’ plans to change governor recall rules

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Review: Disappointing 'Luca' shows cracks in Pixar's armor

Review: Disappointing 'Luca' shows cracks in Pixar's armor

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'iCarly' was the original influencer. Here's what to know about the nostalgic revival

'iCarly' was the original influencer. Here's what to know about the nostalgic revival

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In Iran’s presidential election, apathy is looking like the big winner

In Iran’s presidential election, apathy is looking like the big winner

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State/Regional

Woman arrested on meth possession charge

U.S. Supreme Court upholds Affordable Care Act

Woman charged with possession of THC gummies, driving without a license

Man charged with theft, driving on a suspended license

Report: Man stole truck while owner was on vacation

Police find pills, marijuana during stop on Maple Avenue

U.S. Supreme Court upholds Affordable Care Act

Police: Rome man fled from traffic stop at speeds above 100 mph

Report: Man choked woman, caused her to fall unconscious

Four years later, Rome man charged with making several meth sales in 2017

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