2021

Education October 15, 2021

Cobb Board of Education passes antisemitism and racism resolution over objections

By Rebecca Gaunt The Cobb County School Board passed a resolution against antisemitism and racism 4-2 despite requests to postpone it until next month for review and discussion. Board member…

Second Helpings October 15, 2021

Southern Biscuits and Chocolate Bombs

To read all of Brian Benefield’s food column Second Helpings about local restaurants in Cobb County follow this link. By Brian Benefield Elizabeth Hodges Weaver has deep roots in Marietta,…

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Health Care October 15, 2021

Cupid extends Cobb Declaration of Emergency

Cobb County Board of Commissioners Chairwoman Lisa Cupid extended the county’s Declaration of Emergency yesterday. To read the declaration follow this link. The declaration was put in place because of…

2021 Elections October 15, 2021

Three Kennesaw City Council seats on the ballot

By Rebecca Gaunt At least one new face will join the Kennesaw City Council with three of the five seats up for a vote on Nov. 2. Incumbent Pat Ferris,…

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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…

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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…

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2021

Cobb Board of Education passes antisemitism and racism resolution over objections

Southern Biscuits and Chocolate Bombs

Cupid extends Cobb Declaration of Emergency

Three Kennesaw City Council seats on the ballot

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.