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Screenshot of Cobb school superintendent Chris Ragsdale from the school board video May 2025

Education May 17, 2025

‘Tighter than usual’: Cobb school board approves $1.86 billion budget

By Rebecca Gaunt The Cobb County Board of Education voted 7-0 to approve the 2026 $1.86 million budget Thursday, which Superintendent Chris Ragsdale described as “tighter than usual.” The millage…

Education May 16, 2025

Cobb school superintendent points finger at Cobb commissioners for multifamily developments

By Rebecca Gaunt Cobb County School District Superintendent Chris Ragsdale made it clear he was not happy with the Cobb County Board of Commissioners during Thursday’s school board work session…

Cobb County government building sign, a vertical rectangular sign with the words "Board of Commissioners," "County Clerk," "County Manager," "County Office," "Employment," and a wheelchair entrance icon

Cobb County May 9, 2025

Cobb Planning Commission delays recommendation on controversial cell tower in northwest Cobb

By Larry Felton Johnson At its meeting on Tuesday, May 6, the Cobb County Planning Commission delayed (held) making a recommendation on a Special Land Use Permit (SLUP) request that…

Cobb County May 9, 2025

Funds available through Cobb County for opioid abatement programs

Cobb County announced that the Cobb County Opioid Abatement Advisory Council is accepting applications to fund programs intended to combat the opioid crisis. The grants are funded by the Cobb…

Nadia Faucette at a Cobb Planning Commission meeting

Cobb County May 7, 2025

Nadia Faucette takes seat on Cobb Planning Commission; Deborah Dance returns

[Photo above: screenshot of Nadia Faucette from Cobb County Planning Commission video] At today’s meeting of the Cobb County Planning Commission, Nadia Faucette took her seat on the commission, and…

Cobb County May 7, 2025

Cobb Planning Commission delays decision on Powder Springs Road townhomes

At its Tuesday, May 7 meeting, the Cobb County Planning Commission considered a proposed rezoning that would allow a 24-unit townhome development in Cobb County Commission District 4 at the…

The front of the brick South Cobb Community Center building, with a "Vote Here" sign in front

Elections May 6, 2025

Cobb BOC special elections results certified; Allen sworn in

By Mark Woolsey The Cobb County Commission District 2 and District 4 special election is officially in the books. The Cobb County Board of Elections and Registration voted on Monday…

The Cobb County Public Library bookmobile, an EV

Environment April 26, 2025

Learn to Get Involved at The Cobb County Sustainability Expo

Cobb County’s EV Bookmobile will be at the Expo. Photo courtesy of Cobb County Fleet By Kate Brainerd The future of the humble, yet mighty, bee is at risk. The…

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Cobb County April 15, 2025

Job Fair at the Cobb Civic Center today

A county-wide job fair will occur today, April 15, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Cobb Civic Center, 548 South Marietta Parkway SE, Marietta. According to the announcement…

Three women wearing safety vests and holding traffic direction flags; in a group photo, smiling

Environment April 14, 2025

Report from Keep Cobb Beautiful’s Annual Spring Recycling

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report and photos: Keep Cobb Beautiful hosted their Annual Spring Recycling event at Jim Miller Park. We were grateful to get volunteers…

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Education May 23, 2025

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