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Smyrna May 17, 2017

Tammi Saddler Jones becomes new Smyrna City Administrator

Just two weeks after being sworn in as interim Smyrna city administrator, Tammi Saddler Jones is now taking the job on a permanent basis. Jones was approved for the city’s…

Cobb Board of Commissioners May 16, 2017

Chicken war in East Cobb

County commission votes 3-2 to prohibit child’s pet chickens It was a bad day for pet chickens in the home of the Big Chicken. The county commission voted 3-2 Tuesday…

Smyrna May 16, 2017

Some residents voice concerns, but Smyrna council approves zoning for new daycare center

With Smyrna becoming one of the hotter real estate markets in Georgia, it’s perhaps no surprise a rezoning request for a daycare center appeared on the city council’s agenda Monday…

Cobb County police May 15, 2017

Current Clayton County police chief recommended to become Cobb County police chief

Michael Register, the current Clayton County police chief, has been recommended by Interim County Manager Rob Hosack for appointment as Cobb County police chief. Register has more than 30 years…

Mableton May 14, 2017

Classic Cars, Dancers, and Community Activism at Mableton Day 2017

Saturday was Mableton Day 2017, and the popular event had something for everyone. Music, dancers, classic cars, and food vendors were just a few of the attractions. Mark Petry drove…

Cobb County History May 13, 2017

Nervie and Ford Chance on a farm in Cobb County: 1941

Ford Chance of Marietta posted this photo on his facebook page. In the picture, his grandmother, Nervie Chance, is holding him in front of a corn field on the farm in…

Watershed May 12, 2017

National Drinking Water Week

National Drinking Water Week draws to a close tomorrow. Since we have a 95% chance of overnight rain, it may be hard to remember that Cobb, Fulton, and seven…

Cyclist on the Silver Comet Trail in article about Silver Comet Trail reopen

Cobb County May 11, 2017

Cobb County will apply for ARC grant to develop Chattahoochee River mixed-use trail

The Cobb County Department of Transportation is taking the lead in a joint project to build a multi-use path along the Chattahoochee River. It would begin at Mableton Parkway, extend…

Mableton May 10, 2017

South Cobb economic development, impact of low-cost housing discussed at MIC public meeting with Cupid and Boyce

The Mableton Improvement Coalition hosted a public meeting at the South Cobb Community Center Tuesday evening. Cobb County district 4 commissioner Lisa Cupid, and commission chairman Michael Boyce were on…

Know Your Rights May 7, 2017

Georgia’s open government laws are for all citizens, not just for reporters

Citizen journalist Nydia Tisdale is no stranger to attempts by government officials to avoid public scrutiny. In 2014 she was arrested for filming a campaign event. But that was not…

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