Local government

Welcome to Cobb County brick sign at Henderson Road on Veterans Memorial

Government & Politics, Local government May 22, 2026

Cobb County Chairwoman Discusses Economy and Housing Needs in State of County Address

By Mark Woolsey Cobb County Board of Commissioners Chairwoman Lisa Cupid discussed economic success, advances in social and human service programs and the need for affordable housing at the annual…

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Government & Politics, Local government

Rundown of primary results for Cobb County seats

Government & Politics, Local government

Heavy Early Voting Turnout Reported Across Cobb County

Government & Politics, Local government

Marietta Water Launches Upper ER Sewer Replacement Project Near Kennestone Hospital

Exterior of Marietta City Hall. Red brick modern building

Government & Politics, Local government

Marietta City Manager Bill Bruton Jr. Named Among Nation’s 250 Public Service Champions

Site plan for a small mixed-use development on Roswell Street in Smyrna

Government & Politics, Local government

Smyrna council approves small-scale mixed-use development on Roswell Street

The exterior of Smyrna City Hall, a red brick building with four large columns

Government & Politics, Local government April 20, 2026

Agenda for the April 20 Smyrna City Council meeting

A meeting of the Smyrna Mayor and City Council will take place this evening, April 20, 2026 at A. Max Bacon City Hall, 2800 King Street, Smyrna, GA 30080. Agenda…

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Cobb County Explained May 24, 2026

Cobb County Explained: How Code Enforcement Works in Cobb County

This is an entry in a series called Cobb County Explained. To learn more about this series, visit this link to the series introduction. Code enforcement is how Cobb County…

Business, Defense industry May 24, 2026

Lockheed Martin building new missile plant in Troy, AL amid reports of depleting U.S. munition supply

By Larry Felton Johnson Lockheed Martin announced the construction of a new missile facility in Troy AL to “add 87,000 square feet of production space, supporting Terminal High Altitude Area…

Weather May 24, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Sunday, May 24, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts showers and thunderstorms here in Cobb County on Sunday, May 24, 2026, with a high near 81 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

News, Weather May 24, 2026

North and Central Georgia Face Severe Thunderstorm Risk Sunday

North and central Georgia could see strong to severe thunderstorms Sunday afternoon and evening, with damaging wind gusts, frequent lightning and locally heavy rain that may cause flash flooding concerns….

Business & Economy, Local Business May 23, 2026

New Cobb County Businesses Include Sports Collectibles and Bookshop

Cobb County’s latest round of new business filings reflects a broad mix of service providers, retailers, consultants, and specialty shops opening across the area between May 17 and May 24….