Transportation & Development

Transportation & Development August 13, 2025

The new NextGen Acela trains promise faster travel and more seats – but arrive as US rail faces an uncertain future

by David Alff, University at Buffalo, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] When former President Joe Biden unveiled his US$1.9 trillion infrastructure plan in 2021, he…

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Fuel Cost

Georgia gas prices slide one cent over the past week

Transportation & Development

EPA removal of vehicle emissions limits won’t stop the shift to electric vehicles, but will make it harder, slower and more expensive

Fuel Cost

GDOT and Cobb DOT seek public input on Bells Ferry Road/Noonday Creek bridge replacement

Fuel Cost

Average gasoline price in Georgia remains unchanged

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Austell July 12, 2025

Why I support the Austell tax increase

By Derek Caffe As a resident of downtown Austell’s Unity Square neighborhood and someone deeply involved in our community’s growth and development, I want to share why I support the…

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Traffic incidents August 13, 2025

Hit-and-run collision on I-75 leaves one dead

By Mark Woolsey Marietta Police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run accident on I-75 that occurred at around 2:30 this morning. Police spokesman Charles McPhilamy says Terrell Lowdermilk, 36, of Chattanooga,…

Weather August 13, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Wednesday, August 13, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, with a high near 88 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

Weather August 13, 2025

🚨 Thunderstorms and Flash Flood Risk Across North and Central Georgia Today: Wed Aug 13 ☔️ ⚡️

Scattered to numerous thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected this afternoon and evening across north and central Georgia, with localized flash flooding possible in some areas. The National Weather Service…

Acworth August 13, 2025

Tim Richardson Announces Bid for Reelection to Acworth Board of Aldermen

Acworth Alderman Tim Richardson submitted the following announcement: Longtime Acworth leader Tim Richardson has announced his candidacy for reelection to the Post 4 seat on the Acworth Board of Aldermen….

Cobb Courts August 13, 2025

Ward, Yarbrough appointed as part-time Cobb Magistrate judges

Chief Magistrate Judge Brendan F. Murphy has appointed Natalie Ward and Christopher Yarbrough as part-time Magistrate judges following an open application and interview process. The two were selected from what…

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Transportation & Development

The new NextGen Acela trains promise faster travel and more seats – but arrive as US rail faces an uncertain future

Georgia gas prices slide one cent over the past week

EPA removal of vehicle emissions limits won’t stop the shift to electric vehicles, but will make it harder, slower and more expensive

Gas prices and EV charging rates in Georgia remain stable

Slight rise in Georgia gasoline price; EV charging rate remains steady

Galleria Centre expansion and renovation moves forward

Gasoline price in Georgia remains the same over the past week

GDOT and Cobb DOT seek public input on Bells Ferry Road/Noonday Creek bridge replacement

Average gasoline price in Georgia remains unchanged

Why I support the Austell tax increase