2021

Pets October 7, 2021

Looking for a doggie or kitty? Cobb County Animal Services has just the event for you!

If you’re looking to adopt a new doggie or kitty for your family, Cobb County Animal Services is holding a special event that you should definitely check out. The details…

roadwork equipment in article about lane closed SR 360

Transportation October 7, 2021

Road widening project on Powder Springs Road continues this weekend

The road widening work will continue on Powder Springs Road / SR 360 this weekend with daytime lane closures on the stretch of the state road between New Macland Road…

photo of Cobb Superior Court building from the front with a blue sky with clouds in the background

Criminal Justice System October 7, 2021

Cobb County serial child molester sentenced to life without parole

District Attorney Flynn D. Broady, Jr. announced this afternoon that convicted serial child molester Michael Shane Kilgore has been sentenced to life without possibility of parole. Kilgore was convicted on…

Festivals October 7, 2021

The Welcome to South Cobb Festival to feature entertainment at a beautiful site on the river

It’s just two days until the Welcome to South Cobb Festival. The event will be held this Saturday, October 9 from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. at Riverview Landing; 6255…

A row of narrow storefronts along Marietta Square, directly across from Glover Park

Marietta October 6, 2021

Marietta HarvestFest – Saturday October 16

The City of Marietta announced it will hold its 44th annual HarvestFest on Saturday, October 16, 2021 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. The announcement on the city’s website describes…

Town Center October 6, 2021

Valerie Winrow become Town Center CID Director of External Affairs

The Town Center Community Improvement District (TCCID) announced today that Valerie Winrow has been hired as their director of external affairs. She will be in charge of public relations and…

Education October 6, 2021

Guest Opinion: Why I’m voting yes for the ED-SPLOST on November 2

[This is a guest opinion article by John Loud of Loud Security Systems, Inc., Chairman of the Cobb Chamber. His column appears monthly in the Cobb Business Journal published by…

Acworth City Hall in article about Baker Road annexation

Acworth October 6, 2021

Acworth plans to sign up for program that gives bonuses to public safety employees

By Arielle Robinson At a work session in Acworth City Council chambers Monday evening, City Manager James Albright announced that the city intends to sign up for the state program…

Education October 6, 2021

Cobb Chamber salutes teachers at Oct 6 and 26 events

The Cobb Chamber announced in a press release (reprinted below) that they are celebrating year 32 of Give Our Schools a Hand (GOSH). The Teacher of the Year the Chamber…

Quill pan and ink in article about absentee ballots

Letters to the Editor October 6, 2021

Letter to the Editor: Why I am voting NO on ED-SPLOST

[This is a Letter to the Editor by Melissa O’Brien] There’s a referendum on this November’s ballot to extend the Cobb Education SPLOST (Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax. This…

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