Local government

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 June 25, 2026

Cobb County voters to weigh in on SPLOST Nov. 3

By Mark Woolsey Cobb County voters will weigh in Nov. 3 on whether to extend the county’s Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax. (SPLOST). To take a quiz on how…

sign with American flag stating "Vote Here"

Government & Politics, Local government June 24, 2026

Cobb Launches Voter Engagement Survey to Improve Election Information and Voter Education

The Cobb County Elections & Registration department has launched a voter engagement survey and is encouraging all Cobb County residents to participate as part of an effort to strengthen voter…

Exterior of Marietta City Hall. Red brick modern building

Government & Politics, Local government June 23, 2026

Marietta seeks applicants for Board of Lights and Water board seat

The Marietta City Council is accepting applications to fill the non-resident/business member position on the Marietta Board of Lights and Water Board of Directors, city officials announced. The position will…

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 June 20, 2026

Mableton Council Agenda Includes FY 2027 Budget and Millage Rate Discussion

The Mableton City Council will meet on Monday, June 22 for a work session, and on Tuesday, June 23 for its regular meeting. Note that the regular meeting has shifted…

Mableton Mayor Michael Owens at Public Safety Town Hall meeting

Government & Politics, Local government June 19, 2026

Mableton Town Hall Draws Debate Over Proposed Police Department

Mableton Mayor Michael Owens at Public Safety Town Hall meeting Photo: Larry Johnson, Cobb County Courier By Larry Felton Johnson The town hall meeting Monday evening in the auditorium of…

Government & Politics, Local government June 13, 2026

Advance voting wraps up for the June 16 primary runoff

By Mark Woolsey Advance voting has now wrapped up in the lead-up to the June 16 primary runoff next Tuesday. Totals tabulated through Thursday showed 24, 556 Cobb voters opted…

Brick Kennesaw government building with four tall wooden columns

Government & Politics, Local government June 11, 2026

Kennesaw revokes business license for grocery store at center of drug arrest

By Rebecca Gaunt The Kennesaw City Council determined last week that the owner of El Ranchito Grocery Store at 3600 Cherokee St. will not have his business license renewed following…

Government & Politics, Local government June 5, 2026

Mableton announces formation of own police department

The City of Mableton Mayor’ Office announced that the city is preparing to launch its own Public Safety Division, which will include police services. The city will hold a Town…

Government & Politics, Local government May 30, 2026

Agreements between Cobb County and Mableton for police and other services approved

At its Tuesday evening meeting the Cobb County Board of Commissioners approved four intergovernmental agreements between Cobb County and the City of Mableton: law enforcement services, DOT services, stormwater management,…

Screenshot of Mableton Community Development Director Michael Hughes speaking before the Mableton City Council

Government & Politics, Local government May 29, 2026

Mableton accepts $240,000 Safe Streets and Roads grant

Photo above: screenshot of Mableton Community Development Director Michael Hughes speaking before the Mableton City Council At Wednesday’s Mableton City Council meeting the council accepted a grant from the Safe…

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