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News Brief May 27, 2026

Man dead after reportedly swept away by fast-moving currents in Noonday Creek

By Mark Woolsey Cobb County authorities have located the body of a Woodstock man who was swept away in Noonday Creek. Cobb police say they were called to an address on Shallowford…

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Fatal collision in East Cobb

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Marietta water rates to increase July 1

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Earthquake felt in parts of Cobb County

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Cleanup on Smyrna partial train derailment continues Friday night

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Memorial service set this Thursday for CCSD police chief

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Cobb fire & emergency spokesperson says deadly Cobb fire was accidental

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One person dead after car crashes on Powder Springs Road

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

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News Brief February 10, 2025

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

By Mark Woolsey Early voting in the special primary for Cobb County Commission districts 2 and 4 was smooth but slow. Figures from the Cobb County Board of Elections and…

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News, Transportation May 30, 2026

This week’s schedule of lane closures for the ongoing $1.2 billion I-285 and I-20 West Interchange project in Cobb and Fulton

The Georgia Department of Transportation released the following updated schedule of lane closures for I-285 and I-20 for the estimated $1.2 billion I-285/I-20 West Interchange project. This week’s updated schedule…

Business & Economy, Local Business May 30, 2026

New Restaurants and Service Firms Highlight Cobb County License Report

Cobb County issued 34 new business licenses between May 24 and May 31, 2026, reflecting a broad mix of service providers, restaurants, retail concepts, healthcare businesses and professional firms. Food-related…

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How much do you know about Vinings? Take the quiz and find out

Vinings, along with Fair Oaks, is one of the two Census Designated Places (CDP) in Cobb County, and is the largest CDP now that Mableton incorporated into the city. A…

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,…

Community Life, Libraries May 30, 2026

Dino Day at the Switzer Library

Dinosaur-themed events at Switzer and regional branches begin June 2 By Kelly Johnson Ushering in the first full week of summer break, Stacks and the #SwitzerDinos will hail Dino Day…