How the Silver Comet Trail could connect with the Atlanta Beltline
The Silver Comet Trail is one of the most popular multi-use paths in the state of Georgia. Converted from old railroad tracks once utilized by the Silver Comet train, the…
Cobb County
Cobb County Magistrate Judges Sworn in on Dec 21 — What is Magistrate Court?
Chief Magistrate Joyette Holmes administered the oath of office to Cobb’s magistrate judges on Dec 21, 2016. Magistrate judges handle an assortment of duties that don’t require trials. The courts…
Cobb County’s Hooper family and a Civil War mystery
The Hooper family was prominent in the early history of a part of the River Line Historic Area bounded roughly by the Chattahoochee River, and the modern locations of Atlanta…
Michael Boyce sworn in as new chairman of the Cobb County Board of Commissioners
Michael Boyce was sworn is as the new chairman of the Cobb County board of commissioners this afternoon in a packed auditorium at the Cobb civic center. He won the…
Bob Ott sworn in for another term on the Cobb County board of commissioners
Cobb County commissioner Bob Ott was sworn in this morning in a short ceremony at the Cobb County Superior Court. Judge Adele Grubbs administered the oath of office. Ott, who…
Michael Boyce will present his goals and objectives at a special session of the Cobb County board of commissioners
On Wednesday Jan 4, 2017 at 9 a.m. Michael Boyce, the incoming chairman of the Cobb County commission, will present his goals and objectives to the commission in a special…
Upcoming public meeting for Cobb’s 2040 Comprehensive Plan
The Cobb County planning commission will be holding a public meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 04, 2017, at 7 p.m. about the county’s 2040 comprehensive plan. This is the long-term plan that…
Roads and Bombers: the creation of South Cobb Drive
A corridor study is underway to plan improvements for the section of South Cobb Drive between Concord and Windy Hill roads. But have you ever wondered how South Cobb Drive…
Sidewalks, schools, among issues raised by citizens at Cobb district 4 town hall meeting
A town hall meeting was held on Thursday Dec 15 for Cobb County district 4 residents at the Iglesia History Makers on Windy Hill Road. It was hosted by commissioner…
‘Finally!’ New Publix supermarket opens in downtown Smyrna
A grand opening ceremony early Thursday morning marked the end of a nearly decade-long process for Publix Super Markets and the City of Smyrna.With thermometers reading 31 degrees outside, officials…