Cobb hires new head of public services

Jackie McMorris was hired as Cobb County’s new director of public services. Since 2011, McMorris has served as the chief of staff for the Fulton County District Attorney’s office. From 2003-2011, she was the community services agency director in Cherokee County. She was approved unanimously by the board of commissioners.

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Police abandoned area where 8-year-old was shot, detective testifies

The testimony came as trial began for Julian Conley, the man accused of fatally shooting the child near the burned-down Wendy’s where Rayshard Brooks was killed weeks earlier.

Emory giving free tuition to students from families making under $200,000

Starting next academic year, Emory University will be tuition-free for undergraduates whose families earn less than $200,000, a move that could help hundreds of students.

Weekend Predictions: Another winning weekend for Falcons, Georgia Tech?

Weekend Predictions is off to a hot start. But will wins by the Atlanta Falcons, Georgia Tech and Georgia State keep this streak alive?