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News Brief June 12, 2025

Marietta water rates to increase July 1

By Mark Woolsey Marietta residents will be paying more for what comes out of the tap effective next month. Marietta Water says it’ll put a 3.5 percent rate increase in…

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News Brief: Orrin Scott Hamilton turns in resignation as Austell Chief of Police

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Light turnout in Cobb BOC districts 2 and 4 special elections advance voting

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Smyrna Mayor Norton to hold town hall Feb. 13

News Brief January 31, 2025

WSB-TV reports that “undeliverable” mail was scattered on I-285 in Cobb from USPS-contracted truck

WSB-TV, Atlanta’s Channel 2, reported yesterday that a large quantity of mail deemed “undeliverable” was scattered along I-285 in Cobb County from a truck contracted with the United States Postal…

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Public Transit June 18, 2025

Changes to CobbLinc on the I-75 North corridor began this week

On Monday, June 16, CobbLinc and ATL Xpress consolidated five current routes into a single, modified Route 484. The new route operates from two park-and-ride locations: Hickory Grove and Town…

Business & Economy June 18, 2025

Synthetic fuel approved for Lockheed Martin’s C-130 and F-16

[Photo above courtesy of Lockheed Martin] According to a company press release, Lockheed Martin has expanded the use of synthetic aviation turbine fuel (SATF) across its military aircraft fleet, with…

Government & Politics June 18, 2025

Loudermilk, Greene sign letter calling for shift of red snapper fishing regulation to the states

By Larry Felton Johnson The two GOP U.S. legislators whose districts include parts of Cobb County, 11th District Rep. Barry Loudermilk and 14th District Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, have signed…

Weather June 18, 2025

Storms in Georgia expected to continue Wednesday afternoon; possible flooding

Scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop across north and central Georgia today, bringing gusty winds, frequent lightning, and the potential for localized flooding. The National Weather Service issued a hazardous…

Utilities June 18, 2025

Runoff likely in PSC District 3 Democratic primary

It appears likely that a runoff will take place in the Democratic primary for District 3 of the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) if the unofficial results hold. As of…

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Marietta water rates to increase July 1

Earthquake felt in parts of Cobb County

Cleanup on Smyrna partial train derailment continues Friday night

Memorial service set this Thursday for CCSD police chief

Cobb fire & emergency spokesperson says deadly Cobb fire was accidental

One person dead after car crashes on Powder Springs Road

News Brief: Orrin Scott Hamilton turns in resignation as Austell Chief of Police

Light turnout in Cobb BOC districts 2 and 4 special elections advance voting

Smyrna Mayor Norton to hold town hall Feb. 13

WSB-TV reports that “undeliverable” mail was scattered on I-285 in Cobb from USPS-contracted truck