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Smyrna July 18, 2025

Smyrna firefighters respond to fire thought caused by model rocket chemicals

By Mark Woolsey Smyrna firefighters battled a house fire with an unexpected twist this week-the presence of volatile chemicals. Smyrna Emergency Management officials say fire crews were sent to a…

Libraries July 18, 2025

Vision to Learn has distributed 300 pairs of glasses and county at Cobb libraries

The Cobb County Public Library distributed the following report on the success of its Vision to Learn mobile clinics: Vision To Learn mobile clinics at Cobb County libraries in June…

Cobb County government building sign, a vertical rectangular sign with the words "Board of Commissioners," "County Clerk," "County Manager," "County Office," "Employment," and a wheelchair entrance icon

Land Use & Zoning July 17, 2025

Cobb BOC approves 300-unit apartment complex in Cumberland area

By Mark Woolsey A divided Cobb County Board of Commissioners this week approved plans for a 300-unit apartment complex on Cobb Parkway, despite stated concerns from the Cobb County School…

A wide array of colorful flowers behind and beside a garden bench

Gardens July 17, 2025

Smith-Gilbert Gardens awarded Georgia Council for the Arts grant to support 2026 Art Blooms exhibit

The City of Kennesaw distributed the following press release about a grant received by Smith-Gilbert Gardens: Smith-Gilbert Gardens has been awarded a Project Grant from Georgia Council for the Arts…

Weather July 17, 2025

Georgia faced with dangerously high heat index and possible storms Thursday

The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for north and central Georgia, warning of isolated thunderstorms today with dangerous heat index levels potentially reaching 104 degrees. The…

Opinion July 17, 2025

Dark Money & Baseball: Unregulated Campaign Cash In Cities and Counties

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Former Kansas City All-Star Second Baseman Frank White, now the Jackson County Executive, seems like an unlikely target for a…

Environment July 17, 2025

Kennesaw State professor planting knowledge with his latest research

[Photo above from the Kennesaw State University website] [This article by Paul Floeckher first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] The historical significance of the eastern…

A smiling woman sits on the ground alongside a wheelbarrow of plants during a garden workday

Smyrna July 16, 2025

Keep Smyrna Beautiful features document shredding, volunteer opportunities, environmental education

Keep Smyrna Beautiful distributed the following announcement about upcoming and ongoing events: Save the Date! Document Shredding: Saturday, September 20, 2025 Join us on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at the Wolfe…

Road construction equipment on shoulder of road with orange safety barriers

Transportation & Development July 16, 2025

GDOT and Cobb DOT seek public input on Bells Ferry Road/Noonday Creek bridge replacement

By Mark Woolsey The Cobb County and the state of Georgia departments of transportation seek feedback on a proposed roadway bridge replacement adjoining the Town Center area. Officials are seeking…

Janice Kelley criticized the district’s book removal policy at the infamous September 2023 board meeting.

Education July 16, 2025

Cobb school board policy change appears to cut public comments from broadcast

Screenshot of Janice Kelley criticizing the district’s book removal policy during public comments at the infamous September 2023 board meeting. By Rebecca Gaunt The Cobb County Board of Education will…

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