Black History Month events at the North Cobb Senior Center
The North Cobb Senior Center has scheduled a calendar of events for Black History Month that has something for everyone, from festivals to poetry readings to history lectures. The center…
February 2020
Dr. Doris Billups-McClure retiring after 31 years as principal of the Riverside schools
Monica DeLancy submitted the following guest article: Dr. Doris Billups-McClure announced her retirement to the Riverside Primary School at the February 6th School Council meeting. Dr. Billups shared with parents…
Smyrna to get new police chief
Following a seven-year run as Smyrna’s Chief of Police, David Lee will retire on Friday, to be replaced by deputy chief Joe Bennett. The move was approved by a 7-0…
Auto breakins targeting Hispanics reported in Cobb County
According to a public information release from Officer Sydney Melton of the Cobb County Police Department the department is investigating a string of auto breakins that often target Hispanic residents….
Bill would require Georgia Power to place coal ash in lined pits
Georgia Power will have to come up with a new plan for its coal ash if a new bill filed in the Georgia House passes. Georgia law does not currently…
Qualifying fees and deadline for Cobb County elections
At its January 14 meeting, the Cobb County Board of Commissioners voted on and adopted the qualifying fees for candidates for Cobb County elected offices. All the positions listed are…