Cobb County Schools Walkout Attendance Lower Than Projected
The grounds of Sprayberry High School were quiet this morning while the National School Walkout was taking place. Three police cars were visible, one in the front and two blocking…
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Pope High School Walkout Organizers Team Up With Cobb SCLC
The Cobb County chapter of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference is backing Cobb students who participate in tomorrow’s national walkout at 10 a.m. Dr. Ben Williams, president of the Cobb…
Chamber CEO: 45 percent of businesses rejecting move to Cobb do so because of lack of public transit
Sharon Mason, the president and CEO of the Cobb County Chamber of Commerce said, in a special work session held by the Board of Commissioners Monday, said that among business…
Boyce says Cobb support for transit bills depends on having a project list in hand
[Editor’s note: This article was based on the initial video of Chairman Boyce’s comments. That video was taken down and replaced with another update. I’ve replaced the (now) broken link…
Mix of optimism, caution rule at Smyrna’s Transit Town Hall
There is definitely a lot of interest in the public transit debate in Cobb County. Monday night, a standing-room-only crowd showed up at the Smyrna Community Center to learn more…
Transit fans and foes: Sound off at Smyrna town hall set for Feb. 26
As Cobb County legislators and local politicians continue discussing the once-untouchable topic of public transit entering the county, a town hall meeting is set for the Smyrna Community Center Monday…
Smyrna to allow carry-out of alcoholic beverages at downtown restaurants
After allowing open containers of alcohol during special events for many years, Smyrna passed an ordinance Monday night allowing the practice to take place year-round. City officials cited a trend…
The ATL: How transit could finally take off in Cobb County
If influential state legislators have their way, and if voters agree, a public transit service known as The ATL — Atlanta-region Transit Link — could one day link 13 counties…
Edna Umeh’s senseless death inspires school safety bill in Georgia House
The day Edna Umeh was introduced to the world outside her family and friends, was the day of her senseless death while she protected the children of Lindley Middle School…
MLK’s legacy of anti-poverty work demonstrated in food giveaway
On the Sunday morning of MLK Weekend, lines of cars wrapped a mile or so from Austell-Powder Springs Road to Clay Road, heading toward South Cobb’s Threadmill Mall for the…