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Economy December 5, 2021

Marietta proposed reallocating CDBG funds to emergency rental assistance, home repairs

The City of Marietta has proposed and advertised a public comment period on its plan to reallocate $5,861.53 of unexpended PY2020 Administration and Planning funds to ELD Emergency Grants and…

Cobb County government building in article about rental assistance

Renters October 2, 2021

Cobb accepts further Emergency Rental Assistance 2 funds

At the September 28 Cobb County Board of Commissioners meeting last Tuesday the board accepted an additional source of federal funding, the ERA2 program, to continue providing rental and utility…

Economy September 19, 2021

There are still funds available for Emergency Rental Assistance

With the federal eviction moratorium at an end, a nationwide wave of evictions and homelessness are expected. If you are behind in your rent and at risk of eviction, there…

Doorway to magistrate court, the court which conducts eviction hearings

Cobb County Courts June 26, 2022

BOC to recognize award received by Cobb County Magistrate Court for its work on the rental assistance program

At the upcoming regular meeting of the Cobb County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday June 28, at 7:00 p.m., the BOC will highlight the honor the Cobb County Magistrate Court…

A hiring poster for Cobb Emergency 911 (text is in the body of the article)

Cobb County April 30, 2022

Job Fair today for Cobb Emergency 911 at North Cobb Regional Library

Until 4 p.m. this afternoon, Saturday April 30, a job fair is taking place for Cobb Emergency 911 positions at the North Cobb Regional Library, 3535 Old 41 Highway, Kennesaw,…

screenshot of the five Cobb County commissioners

Renters April 16, 2022

More funds available for rental assistance in Cobb County

On its website, Cobb County announced the availability of additional rental assistance funds for residents impacted by the pandemic. The decision to accept the nearly $7 million in funds was…

furniture thrown out front after an eviction

Renters February 21, 2022

Renter struggles remain as Georgia’s assistance program dodges federal funding claw back

by Clay Voytek, Georgia Recorder [this article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission]February 21, 2022 Janell Wise has lived in the same apartment since she moved to…

Parkview Apartments, brick sign in front of the complex in article about the purchase of three complexes by Lexington Austell

Cobb County January 26, 2022

More funds might become available for rental assistance in Cobb County

Cobb County reported in a news release that more funds might become available to renters under duress. The county has applied for additional funding under the federal government’s Emergency Rental…

Economy September 24, 2021

Cobb Board of Commissioners to decide whether to utilize ERA2 funds to provide rental assistance

At the next Cobb County Board of Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 28 at 7 p.m., the board will consider whether to use an additional source of federal funding, the…

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

Economy August 26, 2021

Rental assistance for Cobb County residents still available

If you are in need of rental assistance, Cobb County announced on Monday that the nonprofits who are partnered with the county to distribute federal rental and utility assistance to…

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Climate and Weather May 6, 2024

Weather alert for Cobb County: scattered thunderstorms remain possible today

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia for Monday, May 6. Scattered thunderstorms remain possible today, with…

Politics May 5, 2024

As humans, we all want self-respect – and keeping that in mind might be the missing ingredient when you try to change someone’s mind

by Colin Marshall, University of Washington, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Why is persuasion so hard, even when you have facts on your side? As…

Immigration May 5, 2024

Many immigrants to the US are fleeing violence and persecution − here’s how the federal government can help cities absorb them

by Karen Jacobsen, Tufts University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Immigration has become a defining issue in the 2024 elections and a major challenge in…

Mableton May 5, 2024

Kappa Alpha Psi event serves meals to families in need in Mableton

Barry Krebs provided the following report, along with photos, on an event organized by the Kappa Alpha Fraternity’s Smyrna chapter: The Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Alpharetta-Smyrna came down to serve…

Cobb County May 5, 2024

Free summer meals for children and teens under 18 at Cobb public libraries

Nutritious breakfast and lunch will be offered for children and teens under 18 at two Cobb County Public Library branches on weekdays in June and July. The program is offered…

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