Cobb County Government

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

Mebane Mayor Pro Tem Ed Hooks will run for mayor

Mebane Mayor Pro Tem Ed Hooks will run for mayor this fall.The announcement came shortly after longtime Mayor Glendel Stephenson announced he would not

Best Trivia Nights in Loudoun County

Now that cold weather is creeping back across the county, indoor activities are sounding better and better! It’s time for cozy trivia nights in Loudoun! If you’re in pursuit of the best trivia spots, find the answer in our latest blog post!

Hot Dogs, Bacon And Red Meat Tied To Increased Diabetes Risk

A fresh study looks at what happens after people change their meat-eating habits. Those who upped their intake — about 3.5 servings more per week — saw their risk of developing Type 2 diabetes during four years of follow-up increase by almost 50 percent.

What Women Bring to Corrections

Contrary to what some people think, their presence enhances security and operations.

What firefighters did when a vehicle blocked a fire hydrant

People think that if they park on a hydrant they will have enough time to move when they hear a fire truck coming. It doesn't work that way.

Government lawyers don’t understand the Internet. That’s a problem.

How APIs Are Central to One County’s E-Government Revitalization

Douglas County, Colo., is working to find better ways of sharing data both with the public and between government offices.

5 Big Misconceptions About Automating Government Services

There are many benefits to automation in government but many concerns that arise as well. Here are five misconceptions about automating government services.

Heading to College? Why You Should Join Student Government

Heading to college? Consider joining student government. Learn about the opportunities it offers for career development and more.

A Go-To Guide About DRaaS for Government Agencies

DRaaS is a valuable tool for government agencies who need to bolster disaster recovery strategies while defending against malicious attacks like DDoS.

Now we know exactly how many children the government took from their parents

And the government isn't promising to reunite them.

What Deleveraging? Student Loans And Government Debt Surge

Even as the financial markets begin to feel some stress, the credit markets around student loans and government debt continue to grow.

Hey You. Your Government is Bought. Ready to Do Something About It?

Enough! We shouldn't have to buy access to our own government. It's time to fight back.

Coding a better government

Can government be run like the Internet, permissionless and open? Coder and activist Jennifer Pahlka believes it can -- and that apps, built quickly and cheaply, are a powerful new way to connect citizens to their governments -- and their neighbors.

The Threats Facing Researchers Who Investigate Government Surveillance Worldwide

Investigating the tools governments and others use to conduct digital surveillance is more dangerous, and more important, than ever.