Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 8th of August.
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🏘️ Community
Cobb County Animal Services in Marietta features Ruby, a spayed 9 month old chocolate labrador retriever up for adoption.
The shelter at 1060 Al Bishop Drive prefers scheduled appointments but welcomes walk-ins to help local pet lovers meet their potential new family member.
A soldier killed in action was laid to rest at Georgia National Cemetery as family, friends, and local officials gathered to honor his sacrifice in a solemn service.
Special Needs Cobb, founded in 1956, offers residential+respite care for people with special needs and their families.
The nonprofit marks a 70-year legacy as a trusted community resource.
🎓 Education
Kennesaw State University named Tracy Fasolino as associate dean and director of the Wellstar School of Nursing—effective Aug.
1—, where she oversaw 1,200 students and brought valuable experience from Clemson to boost nursing education and community healthcare partnerships.
A new interactive quiz on education in Cobb County has launched to test local school system knowledge and civic history.
The quiz, part of an ongoing series, is available by email subscription through the Cobb County Courier.
Marietta City schools posted strong results on the Georgia Milestones with fourth graders showing the highest math improvement and fifth graders recording an 11-year high in science (social studies scores jumped 15 points above the state average) while English results will be released soon.
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