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2021 Elections October 20, 2021

Update of advance vote count for Cobb Ed-SPLOST and municipal election

Advance voting in Cobb County is still going on for the municipal elections in Cobb County and the Education SPLOST. Here’s the latest updated tally from Cobb County Elections and…

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Health Care October 20, 2021

In-home COVID vaccination for Georgians with disabilities who are unable to travel to a site

If you’re a Georgia resident who has barriers to leaving your home for the COVID-19 vaccination due to ongoing physical or mental disability, the Georgia Department of Public Health is…

Land Use and Zoning October 20, 2021

Cobb Board of Commissioners approve large mixed-use development off the East West Connector

In a 3-2 vote the Cobb County Board of Commissioners approved a rezoning application that will allow Greystar to build a mixed-use development with 340 residential units on the southwest…

Holiday events October 20, 2021

UPDATED: Boo Bash, doggy costume contest and Georgia-Florida game viewing party at Avenue East Cobb

[UPDATE: North American Properties sent the following update about postponement and cancellation of events due to inclement weather: “Due to potential inclement weather predicted for tomorrow, we have decided to…

Climate and Weather October 20, 2021

Sunny, high near 77 F today in Cobb

According to this morning’s report from the National Weather Service, Cobb County temperatures should reach a high of 77 degrees Fahrenheit today, with sunny skies. The wind should be calm…

2021 Elections October 19, 2021

Nearly 2800 advanced votes cast in Cobb municipal and Ed-SPLOST elections

So far there have been just under 2800 ballots cast during the advanced voting period (tallied through October 17) for the Cobb municipal and Ed-SPLOST election. Here is the breakdown…

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Land Use and Zoning October 19, 2021

Cobb Board of Commissioners approve 22 townhomes and daycare on Powder Springs Road

At their monthly zoning meeting this morning the Cobb County Board of Commissioners approved an application that will allow the construction of a townhome community with 22 units and a…

Education October 19, 2021

Cobb County School District ties for 6th place on ACT statewide scores

The Cobb County School District tied with the Pickens County School District to rank 6th place on the Average Composite ACT test scores, trailing only Buford City Schools and Decatur…

Climate and Weather October 19, 2021

Continuing 70s highs forecast for Cobb

According to this morning’s forecast from the National Weather Service, we can expect the high temperatures to be in the mid-to-low 70s F for the next seven days. It should…

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Business October 18, 2021

Interested in doing business with Cobb County? Virtual Lunch-n-Learn this Wednesday

If you have a business and are interested in selling your goods or services to Cobb County, you’ll want to check out the following free webinar (information reprinted from the…

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