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Comedian Jefferies Set to Host New FOX Show Before Tour Stops in Hawaii

Marietta, Georgia · Marietta

Comedian Jefferies Set to Host New FOX Show Before Tour Stops in Hawaii

82% Center coverage: 11 sources

HONOLULU (KHON2) -- A new show on FOX is putting master manipulators to the test. "The Snake" will feature 15 contestants leveraging their unique skills and relying on their powers of persuasion. Throughout the game, a "snake" will be chosen to juggle the fate of their fellow competitors, all while trying to compete for the grand prize of $100,000. Kev Herrera Brings His Raw and Relatable Comedy to Blue Note Hawaii World-famous comedian an…See the Story

Quick-Thinking Bystander Stops 2 Attempted Carjackings in Marietta

Chevron · Marietta

Quick-Thinking Bystander Stops 2 Attempted Carjackings in Marietta

54% Center coverage: 11 sources

A quick-thinking bystander is being credited with preventing two attempted carjackings Monday night in Marietta, authorities said.See the Story

Cobb County Schools Is ‘Not Going to Invest’ in Storage for Cellphones, Superintendent Says

Mobile Phones · Cobb County

Cobb County Schools Is ‘Not Going to Invest’ in Storage for Cellphones, Superintendent Says

75% Right coverage: 4 sources

Georgia lawmakers passed legislation to ban student access to phones during the 205 legislative session.See the Story

A Garden of Remembrance: Smyrna Honors Matilda Ruff and the Legacy of the Enslaved

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

SMYRNA — Over the weekend, officials gathered at the Silver Comet trailhead on Concord Road to dedicate a special garden.Marietta, Georgia · Marietta Read Article

East Tennessee Pastor's 6,000-Mile Motorcycle Ride Rasing Money for Free Literacy Program

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — An East Tennessee pastor, whom we have followed on his fundraising motorcycle journeys, is preparing to embark on another road trip. Wildwood Baptist Church pastor Charlie Barnard and his wife, Teresa, are getting their red motorcycle, nicknamed "Reba," ready to roll on a 6,000-mile journey across the country. They will ride through 13 states to raise money for East Tennessee Freedom Schools, a free summer literacy prog…Cobb County · Cobb County See the Story

Safety, Literacy and Cell Phones: Rivera Reflects on Marietta School Year

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

From new safety measures and expanded literacy initiatives to one of the “most challenging chapters” in his career, Marietta Superintendent Grant Rivera reflected on the highs and lows of the 2024-25 school year.Marietta, Georgia · Marietta Read Article

SUZANNE TUCKER: From Song to Symphony: 75 Years of Music, Community, and Marietta Pride

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

Pinpointing the birthdate of the Georgia Symphony Orchestra is no easy task.Marietta, Georgia · Marietta Read Article

KSU Professor Starts Traffic Study to Examine Speed Cameras

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

A Kennesaw State University professor is coordinating a study with hopes of establishing safer traffic patterns in school zones.Kennesaw · Kennesaw Read Article

MUST issues 'urgent' appeal for summer lunch entree items

Just a couple weeks into its summer lunch program for needy kids, MUST Ministries this week issued a call for the public to help provide food. In a social media posting Thursday, the Marietta-based social services charity said it’s run out of lunch entree items, and it’s asking for food or monetary donations: “This can be a single-serve noodle bowl, rice bowls, Hamburger Helper or Chef Boyardee. For example items, please see our Amazon wish lis…Marietta, Georgia · Marietta Read Article

MICHAEL MURPHY: When Will the Two Ladies Meet?

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

No, this is not about a love triangle, nor about a husband that has to be concerned about the mistress. The two ladies I am referring to are Lady Liberty and Lady Justice. I am so hopeful that the two…Marietta, Georgia · Marietta Read Article

The Center for Family Resources' 2024 Annual Report Reveals A Continuing Housing Crisis for Cobb County Families

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