July 2021

Transportation July 31, 2021

Road work on Veterans Memorial Highway continues

The road repair work to Veterans Memorial Highway continues. In addition to today’s work, This evening at 9 p.m. there will be more lane closures starting at 9 p.m. this…

Economy July 31, 2021

David Scott, Glenn Thompson urge Congress to take up rural broadband bill

U.S. House Agriculture Committee Chairman David Scott and ranking Republican Glenn Thompson wrote a letter to congressional leaders urging them to take up the bipartisan bill H.R. 4374, also known…

Acworth City Hall in article about Baker Road annexation

Acworth July 31, 2021

Acworth approves same millage rate as last year, taxes increase

By Arielle Robinson Acworth’s Board of Aldermen adopted the same millage rate as last year — 8.95 mills — at a special meeting held Monday evening. As defined by Georgia…

Health Care July 31, 2021

Cobb COVID-19 cases spike into high community transmission territory

After dropping steadily for a few months, Cobb County is back in the danger zone of “high community transmission,” of COVID-19 according to figures on the Cobb & Douglas Public…

Screenshot of Quintana Scott from the video of the Cobb County Board of Commissioners meeting

Economy July 31, 2021

With end of eviction moratorium looming, Cupid responds to public comments from tenants and advocates

By Arielle Robinson Ahead of Saturday’s expiration of the national eviction moratorium, housing advocates approached the Cobb Board of Commissioners at their Tuesday meeting, where they asked the board to…

U.S. Congress July 30, 2021

McBath inaugurates “Summer in the 6th” photo contest

Rep. Lucy McBath, who represents Georgia’s 6th U.S. Congressional District, announced she is inaugurating a “Summer in the 6th” photo contest. Submissions can be made from Sunday August 1, though…

Group photo of the graduating class from the inaugural academy.

Kennesaw July 30, 2021

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If you are a resident of the City of Kennesaw, and want to learn how the Kennesaw government works, the city is offering its second Kennesaw 101: The Citizens Government…

roadwork equipment in article about lane closed SR 360

Transportation July 30, 2021

Daytime lane closures on SR 360/Powder Springs Road Saturday

The Georgia Department of Transportation announced in a press release that lanes will be closed during daylight hours on SR 360/Powder Springs Road Saturday July 30,2021. The purpose of the…

Transportation July 29, 2021

I-75 lane closures at Barrett Parkway Sunday

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) announced in a press release that lane closures will take place starting Sunday night to work on an ongoing bridge rehabilitation project that includes…

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