July 2021

flyer for Girls Inc. scholarship as described in the article

Cobb County July 17, 2021

Girls Inc. announces scholarship opportunities

Marietta-based nonprofit Girls Inc. has announced their annual “Strong, Smart, and Bold Scholarships,” which has a deadline of July 30 to apply. You can view the application by following this…

Cobb County July 17, 2021

Cobb County E911 Emergency Department accredited for seventh time

Cobb County E911 Director Melissa Alterio announced in a news release on the Cobb County website that her department was accredited for the seventh time by the Commission on Accreditation…

map showing location of The Avenue East Cobb the corner of Roswell Road and Johnson Ferry Road

East Cobb July 17, 2021

The Avenue at East Cobb to get facelift

By Mark Woolsey Longtime retail landmark The Avenue East Cobb, located on Roswell Road at Johnson Ferry Road, will be getting a facelift aimed at helping create a sense of…

Politics July 17, 2021

Redistricting will soon be seriously underway

by Larry Felton Johnson Redistricting will be seriously underway soon, and Cobb County will almost certainly see changes in its legislative districts. By August 16, the U.S. Census Bureau will…

Acworth July 17, 2021

“A season of new leadership:” Acworth appoints new city manager

By Arielle Robinson Acworth’s Board of Aldermen approved James Albright as new city manager at a packed meeting Thursday evening at City Hall. Albright filled the former position of Brian…

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

Economy July 16, 2021

Career Fair and Tenant Forum Saturday July 31

A Career Fair and Tenant Forum will be held Saturday July 31, from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. The fair and forum is presented by Cobb County District 4 Commissioner…

An adult male watching a child cook a piece of meat on a small grill

Kennesaw July 16, 2021

Kennesaw launches barbecue competition for kids

The City of Kennesaw is launching a barbecue competition and class for kids, with a class for ages seven to 15 on Saturday August 7, 3-6 p.m. Completion of the…

Smyrna residents, some holding signs opposing Smyrna redevelopment plan

Smyrna July 16, 2021

Controversy brews over proposed downtown Smyrna redevelopment

by Arielle Robinson Smyrna residents crowded a town hall held at Fire Station No. 3 Wednesday evening, most opposing city council’s redevelopment plans, which potentially includes selling downtown land to…

Music Director and Conductor Timothy Verville (pictured, standing center) leads the Georgia Symphony Orchestra’s return to live performances in its upcoming 71st concert season

Music July 16, 2021

Georgia Symphony Orchestra to resume live concerts in September

Marietta-based Georgia Symphony Orchestra announced that it will return to the stage for its 71st season with a performance of Gustav Mahler’s Fourth Symphony on September 21, 2021. The concert…

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