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Published 49 minutes agoHero for Hope: Chris Womack
For more than 35 years, Chris Womack has served in the U.S. energy sector, becoming a visionary leader – meeting surging energy demands, prioritizing reliability for customers, and championing groundbreaking technologies. Outside of the U.S. energy sector, Chris maintains that…
Cobb County Courier
Published 3 hours agoAtlanta Ballet Names Zachary Brown Chief Development Officer, Ushering in New Era of Growth Ahead of Centennial
Seasoned arts and culture leader brings more than 15 years of executive experience in philanthropy, community engagement and organizational growth The Atlanta Ballet distributed the following announcement: The Atlanta Ballet...
GPB News
Published 4 hours agoA new anti-ICE compilation album benefits immigrants rights organizations
The Contra-ICE Vol. 1: ICE OUT album features contributions from over 30 artists, including Kathleen Hanna, Fred Armisen and Tom Morello to create a historical and artistic record of this moment.
GPB News
Published September 27Playing 'La Bamba' for an hour? Must be a Mexican fandango!
A 300-year-old Mexican musical tradition is finding new life around the world — one sweaty, joyous, all-night fandango at a time.
SaportaReport
Published September 25Documentary revisits Atlanta’s 1906 race massacre with a warning for today
Filmmaker Trent Frank posed the question to the audience following the screening of his documentary, “Never Again: The 1906 Atlanta Race Massacre:” Could this happen again? His film recounts the cultural and political climate in September 1906 that led to four days of violent…
GPB News
Published September 25'The Disappearers' is a fiercely personal novel that hits like a tidal wave
Marlon James' new novel chronicles the events surrounding a vicious anti-gay attack in Jamaica in the late 1980s. Shortlisted for the Booker Prize, The Disappearers churns with passion and ideas.
GPB News
Published September 25Looking for iconic Georgia musicians? They're in Marietta
The Legendary Georgia Musicians exhibition at the Marietta Cobb Museum features watercolor portraits of two dozen hitmakers, including Indigo Girls, Big Boi and members of R.E.M. and the B-52s.
Cobb County Courier
Published September 26New Cobb County Business Licenses Issued Sept. 20-27
Cobb County issued 29 new business licenses in unincorporated areas during the Sept. 20-27 reporting period, with the list ranging from restaurants and retailers to contractors, consultants and personal-service businesses....
Cobb County Courier
Published September 25Georgia Power, Google announce deal to pay for nuclear upgrades
by Emily Jones, WABE/Grist, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] September 24, 2026 This coverage is made possible through a partnership between WABE...
Cobb County Courier
Published 61 minutes agoMableton City Council to Discuss 98-Unit Housing Proposal During Work Session
The Mableton City Council work session will be held tonight, Monday, September 28, at 6:30 p.m. at the City of Mableton Administrative Offices, 1245 Veterans Memorial Hwy, Suite 20, Mableton,...
GPB News
Published 71 minutes agoWhat we know about the suspected U.K. terror plot. And, why the Gulf remains in limbo
What we know — and still don't — about the suspected terror plot near a U.K. air base. Trump rejects Iran's offer to pause fighting. And CNN prepares for new owners with ties to Trump.
Cobb County Courier
Published 81 minutes agoCobb County Mayors Quiz: How Well Do You Know the City Leaders?
How well do you know the people who lead Cobb County’s cities? This five-question quiz covers current mayors, a former mayor and the paths some took to office. See how...