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Acworth July 17, 2021

“A season of new leadership:” Acworth appoints new city manager

By Arielle Robinson Acworth’s Board of Aldermen approved James Albright as new city manager at a packed meeting Thursday evening at City Hall. Albright filled the former position of Brian…

Welcome to Cobb County brick sign at Henderson Road on Veterans Memorial

Economy July 16, 2021

Career Fair and Tenant Forum Saturday July 31

A Career Fair and Tenant Forum will be held Saturday July 31, from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. The fair and forum is presented by Cobb County District 4 Commissioner…

An adult male watching a child cook a piece of meat on a small grill

Kennesaw July 16, 2021

Kennesaw launches barbecue competition for kids

The City of Kennesaw is launching a barbecue competition and class for kids, with a class for ages seven to 15 on Saturday August 7, 3-6 p.m. Completion of the…

Smyrna residents, some holding signs opposing Smyrna redevelopment plan

Smyrna July 16, 2021

Controversy brews over proposed downtown Smyrna redevelopment

by Arielle Robinson Smyrna residents crowded a town hall held at Fire Station No. 3 Wednesday evening, most opposing city council’s redevelopment plans, which potentially includes selling downtown land to…

Music Director and Conductor Timothy Verville (pictured, standing center) leads the Georgia Symphony Orchestra’s return to live performances in its upcoming 71st concert season

Music July 16, 2021

Georgia Symphony Orchestra to resume live concerts in September

Marietta-based Georgia Symphony Orchestra announced that it will return to the stage for its 71st season with a performance of Gustav Mahler’s Fourth Symphony on September 21, 2021. The concert…

Cobb County government building in article about rental assistance

Cobb County July 15, 2021

Upcoming Cobb County budget and millage rate hearings

The county held its first budget and millage rate hearing in conjunction with the July 13 meeting of the Cobb County Board of Commissioners. The remaining hearings are as follows:…

Economy July 15, 2021

Census Bureau launches technology challenge to identify solutions to pending eviction crisis

Evictions have been in the news lately in Cobb County due to economic distress brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. Cobb Chief Magistrate Judge Brendan Murphy recently updated the court’s…

Rally to mark the one-year anniversary of the shooting death of Vincent Truitt by a Cobb County police officer

Cobb County July 15, 2021

Loved ones of people killed by Georgia police rally to mark anniversary of Vincent Truitt‘s death

by Arielle Robinson “Georgia has a police brutality problem,” Gerald Griggs, attorney for Vincent Truitt’s family, told a crowd of about 70 people gathered in Marietta Square on a Saturday…

Business July 15, 2021

Paul Simon promoted to partner at law firm Hedgepeth Heredia

Hedgepeth Heredia, a Cobb County-based law firm located in the Cumberland area, distributed the following announcement about the promotion of attorney Paul Simon to partnership in the firm. ATLANTA, July…

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