October 2021

photos of elaborately decorated baked goods, one with intricated icing roses

Food October 15, 2021

Laid off during pandemic, Acworth woman fulfills baking passion through starting her own business

By Arielle Robinson Veronica Castro, an Acworth resident for six years, worked as an insurance agent. When the pandemic started last year, she was forced to decide between giving her…

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

Climate and Weather October 14, 2021

Small Business Administration declares disaster in Cobb due to flooding

Today the U.S. Small Business Administration issued a disaster declaration for Cobb County due to last month’s severe flash floods. The SBA will provide assistance to those impacted by flooding…

coronavirus imposed on Cobb County School District signage

Health Care October 14, 2021

U.S. District Court in Atlanta to Hear COVID-19 Lawsuit for Cobb County Students with Disabilities

By Rebecca Gaunt The matter of masks and other COVID-19 CDC recommendations in the Cobb County School District will go in front of a judge Friday. The Southern Poverty Law…

Left to right: Atlanta Regional Commission Center for Livable Communities Sr Director Mike Alexander, Cumberland CID Vice Chair Connie Engel, President and CEO of Braves Development Company Mike Plant, SRTA Executive Director Chris Tomlinson, U.S. Representative Lucy McBath, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp, Cobb County Board of Commissioner's Chairwoman Lisa Cupid, Cumberland CID Executive Director Kim Menefee, GDOT Commissioner Russell McMurry, State Transportation Board Member Stacey Key, State Transportation Board Member Kevin Abel

Transportation October 14, 2021

New access ramp to I-75 express lanes coming to Akers Mill

The Cumberland Community Improvement District and the Georgia Department of Transportation held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new access ramp to the Northwest Corridor Express Lanes. The new ramp begins…

roadwork equipment in article about lane closed SR 360

Transportation October 14, 2021

Friday, Saturday, Sunday overnight lane closures on Powder Springs Road in Cobb

The Georgia Department of Transportation announced that the lane closures for the resurfacing project on SR 360/Powder Springs Road will continue this weekend, with overnight closures starting Friday evening and…

Transportation October 14, 2021

Akers Mill Bridge over 1-75 closed today until 1 p.m.

The bridge over I-75 at Akers Mill Road will be closed until 1 p.m. this afternoon. The Georgia Department of Transportation issued the following press release WHAT: Georgia DOT and Cobb…

Climate and Weather October 14, 2021

Cobb weather: fog this morning, cool weather coming Saturday

According to the National Weather Service update for Cobb and North Georgia, the only hazardous conditions expected today are some patchy dense fog that could restrict visibility to a quarter…

Cobb County government building in article about rental assistance

Land Use and Zoning October 14, 2021

Update of Cobb Comprehensive Plan kicks off with hearing

Before the Cobb County Board of Commissioners meeting Tuesday, a public hearing was held on the update of the Cobb 2040 Comprehensive Plan. The plan and its five-year updates are…

Doorway to magistrate court, the court which conducts eviction hearings

Cobb County Courts, Magistrate Court October 13, 2021

Cobb Magistrate Court honored by the Cobb bar association

Even under normal conditions the Cobb County Magistrate Court is one of the busiest institutions in Cobb County. It’s the site of probable cause and bond hearings, weddings, eviction hearings,…

Kennesaw October 13, 2021

Kennesaw amphitheater designs unveiled at City Council

By Rebecca Gaunt Construction on the new Depot Park amphitheater could begin by August or September 2022, Zach Buffington of Croy Engineering told the Kennesaw City Council after a presentation…

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Climate and Weather December 21, 2024

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Saturday, December 21, 2024

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Saturday, December 21, 2024, with a high near 45 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be clear, with…

Smyrna December 20, 2024

Smyrna’s purchase of First Baptist Church property closes

The sale of the Smyrna First Baptist Church building and its nine-acre property on Church Street to the City of Smyrna has closed, and a new location for the church’s…

Cobb County December 20, 2024

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta CEO to speak at next Cobb Chamber Marquee Monday

The Cobb Chamber’s 2025 Marquee Monday series will begin on January 13 at the Coca-Cola Roxy, 800 Battery Ave SE #500, Atlanta, GA 30339. Donna Hyland, President and CEO of Children’s…

Justice December 20, 2024

What does the US attorney general actually do? A law professor explains

by Jennifer Selin, Arizona State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Shortly after former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz withdrew from consideration to serve as U.S….

Gun violence December 20, 2024

3D-printed guns, like the one allegedly used to kill a health care CEO, are a growing threat in the US and around the world

by Nir Kshetri, University of North Carolina – Greensboro, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Police investigating the shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on Dec….

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October 2021

Laid off during pandemic, Acworth woman fulfills baking passion through starting her own business

Small Business Administration declares disaster in Cobb due to flooding

U.S. District Court in Atlanta to Hear COVID-19 Lawsuit for Cobb County Students with Disabilities

New access ramp to I-75 express lanes coming to Akers Mill

Friday, Saturday, Sunday overnight lane closures on Powder Springs Road in Cobb

Akers Mill Bridge over 1-75 closed today until 1 p.m.

Cobb weather: fog this morning, cool weather coming Saturday

Update of Cobb Comprehensive Plan kicks off with hearing

Cobb Magistrate Court honored by the Cobb bar association

Kennesaw amphitheater designs unveiled at City Council