Articles by Sierra Hubbard

Marietta December 22, 2017

Marietta announces IKEA development, says farewell to outgoing councilmen

After a reception held Wednesday, Dec. 20, to honor its outgoing members, the Marietta City Council announced that IKEA is coming to Franklin Gateway, the newest in a line of…

Cobb County Business December 21, 2017

Marietta-based marketing firm wins five awards

A local business has tallied five different awards for its work with several other Cobb-based organizations this year. Located on the Marietta Square, 524 Creative is a marketing firm that…

Kennesaw State University December 20, 2017

Activists, students respond to KSU president’s resignation

Though Kennesaw State University’s president is resigning, members of the local Southern Christian Leadership Conference chapter said at a press conference Tuesday, Dec. 19, that their fight is far…

Cobb County Business December 12, 2017

Local business spotlight: New boxing club is a knockout in Kennesaw

Named America’s fastest growing franchise in 2015 by Inc. Magazine, TITLE Boxing Club is open for business and teaching enthusiasts in Cobb County to roll with the punches. Officially opened…

Cobb County Parks November 17, 2017

New aviation-themed park opens near Cobb airport

Watch the slideshow of the Aviation Park opening ceremony below. While planes passed overhead into McCollum Field, Cobb County reached new heights Friday, Nov. 10, as officials cut the ribbon…

Kennesaw State University November 10, 2017

Kennesaw State allows cheerleaders back on the field after protests

Kennesaw State’s cheerleaders will return to the field at the Owls’ next game on Nov. 11. After gaining national attention, KSU’s president said in a statement Wednesday, Nov. 8, that…

Kennesaw State University November 7, 2017

Professor loses job after KSU decides to end culinary program

One Kennesaw State professor has lost his job after the university’s decision to phase out its culinary and hospitality program. >> MORE COVERAGE: KSU dismantles culinary school after suggestions from…

Acworth November 4, 2017

Why do Acworth elected officials remain in office so long?

Acworth’s city council has a combined 85 years experience among the six members. The city has unique advantages and disadvantages with a board that’s served together for so long. Few…

Kennesaw State University November 2, 2017

KSU dismantles culinary school after suggestions from donor

Donor Mike Leven approached KSU President Sam Olens in May about restructuring the hospitality degree. The Leven School of Culinary Sustainability and Hospitality will be phased out through 2021…

Acworth October 22, 2017

Acworth involved in two lawsuits after closing back road near I-75

[Editor’s note: we’ve changed the headline because we thought the original one could be construed as taking sides in this issue. That was never our intent — Larry Felton Johnson,…

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Articles by Sierra Hubbard

Marietta announces IKEA development, says farewell to outgoing councilmen

Marietta-based marketing firm wins five awards

Activists, students respond to KSU president’s resignation

Local business spotlight: New boxing club is a knockout in Kennesaw

New aviation-themed park opens near Cobb airport

Kennesaw State allows cheerleaders back on the field after protests

Professor loses job after KSU decides to end culinary program

Why do Acworth elected officials remain in office so long?

KSU dismantles culinary school after suggestions from donor

Acworth involved in two lawsuits after closing back road near I-75