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…
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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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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 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,…