September 2020

Marietta September 14, 2020

Arrest made in Marietta auto break-ins

According to a public information release from Officer Chuck McPhilamy of the Marietta Police Department, a 21-year-old Atlanta man was arrested for a string of auto-breakins and burglaries that took…

Welcome to Cobb County brick sign at Henderson Road on Veterans Memorial

Business September 14, 2020

Professional Women of East Cobb

Women who own businesses and/or are pursuing professional careers in East Cobb have a new voice-and resource. A group calling itself Professional Women of East Cobb has formed as a…

Marietta September 13, 2020

Road construction worker killed in hit-and-run on I-75

Police are seeking a driver, believed to be in a a black Volkswagen Golf GTI, who struck a road construction worker who was putting out signage on I-75 near Delk…

furniture thrown out front after an eviction

Economy September 11, 2020

Eviction Prevention Committee formed in Cobb County

Monica DeLancy, a well-known renters rights advocate and the founder of We Thrive in Riverside Renters Association sent the following announcement of the formation of an Eviction Prevention Committee. Are…

Marietta September 11, 2020

Identity of victim in I-75 crash at Delk Road confirmed

Officer Chuck McPhilamy of the Marietta Police Department confirmed the identity of the victim of the fatal crash on I-75 near Delk Road that occurred Wednesday: “I can now confirm…

4-H member displaying her gift to mothers in substance abuse recovery (photo courtesy of CCCSB)

Cobb County September 11, 2020

Cobb 4-H teens create gift bags for mothers in recovery

The Cobb County Community Services Board issued the following news release about gifts created by teens in Cobb’s 4-H program for mothers who are in substance abuse recovery (be sure…

Powder Springs September 11, 2020

City of Powder Springs accepting applications for Small Business Grants

The City of Powder Springs issued a press release announcing that grants of up to $5,000 are available to small businesses and non-profits to offset the impact of COVID-19. The…

Kennesaw September 10, 2020

Kennesaw appoints new economic development director; holds first budget hearing

Luke Howe will take over as economic development director for the City of Kennesaw when longtime director Robert Fox retires at the end of September. Howe has been Doraville’s director…

Marietta September 9, 2020

Fatal crash on I-75 near Delk Road

According to a public information release from Officer Chuck McPhilamy of the Marietta Police Department, the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP Unit) is investigating a fatal crash on I-75 southbound….

Environment September 9, 2020

Audubon Society and Town Center partner on chimney swift tower on Noonday Creek

The Georgia Audubon Society and the Town Center Community Alliance, the non-profit partner of the Town Center Community Improvement District (TCCID), partnered to install a 12-foot-tall Chimney Swift tower along…

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Uncategorized January 15, 2025

Cobb County announces intent to opt out of HB 581 homestead exemption

Cobb County announced in a news release (reprinted below) that it intends to opt out of the homestead exemption created by Georgia’s new law created with the passage and signing…

Education January 15, 2025

Kennesaw State, Georgia Leadership Institute for School Improvement partnership will expedite career advancement for educators

[This article by Travis Highfield first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] A new partnership between the Bagwell College of Education and the Georgia Leadership Institute…

Marietta January 15, 2025

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