Local government

a screenshot of the six districts in Mableon, with 1,2,3 to the south, 4, 5, 6 to the north

Government & Politics, Local government October 13, 2026

Mableton council to consider first comprehensive plan

The Mableton City Council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting the city’s first comprehensive plan at its Oct. 14 meeting. To download the agenda, and the complete agenda…

Government & Politics, Local government October 3, 2026

Mableton names Travis Landrum interim facilities director

The Mableton City Council approved an ordinance Wednesday, Sept. 30, assigning Parks and Recreation Director Travis Landrum the additional role of interim facilities and property management director. Landrum will continue…

Government & Politics, Local government October 2, 2026

Norton Highlights Downtown and South Cobb Drive Plans in Smyrna Address

By Mark Woolsey The mayor of Smyrna is nothing if not bullish about the future of nearly 60 thousand people who call the suburban city home. Mayor Derek Norton updated…

Dr. Anthony Kerry Stallings at Mableton District 2 Town Hall meeting

Government & Politics, Local government October 1, 2026

At a Mableton District 2 Town Hall meeting, new public safety director outlines his priorities for the city

Photo above: Dr. Anthony Kerry Stallings/ by Gabriela Henriquez Stoikow By Gabriela Henriquez Stoikow On Tuesday evening, District 2 residents of Mableton gathered for a town hall meeting with Councilman…

The sign in front of Acworth City Hall: Text reading Acworth Georgia 4415 Senator Richard B. Russell Ave, with 1860 (the incorporation date of the city)

Government & Politics, Local government September 29, 2026

Acworth Board of Aldermen consider change to Cowan Road townhome stipulations

The Acworth Board of Aldermen considered a developer’s request to replace a required trail connection to city park property with a sidewalk along Spring Meadow Drive. The change would affect…

Government & Politics, Local government September 28, 2026

Mableton City Council to Discuss 98-Unit Housing Proposal During Work Session

The Mableton City Council work session will be held tonight, Monday, September 28, at 6:30 p.m. at the City of Mableton Administrative Offices, 1245 Veterans Memorial Hwy, Suite 20, Mableton,…

Government & Politics, Local government September 28, 2026

Acworth Board of Aldermen to hold work session and regular meeting this week

The Acworth Board of Aldermen will hold two meetings this week: a public hearing and work session on Monday, September 28, at 6:30 p.m., and a regular meeting on Thursday,…

Cobb County government building sign, a vertical rectangular sign with the words "Board of Commissioners," "County Clerk," "County Manager," "County Office," "Employment," and a wheelchair entrance icon

Government & Politics, Local government September 25, 2026

Cobb BOC approves micro-transit plan

By Mark Woolsey Microtransit is expanding into more territory in Cobb County. The Board of Commissioners Tuesday approved a batch of contracts that will extend the existing Southside on-demand bus…

Government & Politics, Local government September 18, 2026

Acworth recognizes United States Air Force Day

During an otherwise short agenda at the Acworth Board of Aldermen regular meeting Thursday, the board issued the following proclamation in honor of United States Air Force Day: A PROCLAMATION…

Government & Politics, Local government September 16, 2026

Acworth Moves Forward With 2026-2030 Comprehensive Plan Update

Acworth city officials are moving forward with an annual update to the Community Work Program and Capital Improvement Element of the Comprehensive Plan, a state-required process that allows the city…

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Government & Politics, Local government November 10, 2026