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Lane closures and road work September 2, 2025

Cobb DOT to begin work on changes to Holly Springs Road center turn lane

Cobb DOT announced on the county’s website that the county will begin work on the Holly Springs Road corridor this month and that the project is expected to be finished…

A cartoon drawing of a rooster, two hens, two chicks, and a hatchling along with a drawing of a chicken coop.

Cobb County August 15, 2025

Cobb’s agricultural past: a 1907 poultry show

[This is an evergreen history article we periodically republish, often with added information] Anyone who consistently follows Cobb County Board of Commissioners meetings or Planning Commission hearings is probably aware…

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Cobb 911 August 14, 2025

Cobb BOC votes to purchase land for new 911 center

By Mark Woolsey Cobb County commissioners this week took a significant step toward the construction of a new 911 communications center. The Board of Commissioners voted 5-0 to spend more…

Crime & Public Safety July 31, 2025

Cobb Superior Court Clerk Connie Taylor indicted on allegations of attempts to destroy documents, emails

In a public information release, Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr announced that Cobb County Superior Court Clerk Connie Taylor has been indicted on two counts each of Destruction of Public…

Two fanciful works of art created from recycled items by Cobb County teens

Environment July 25, 2025

Report and photos from Keep Cobb Beautiful Annual Teen Recycled Craft Competition

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos from the Keep Cobb Beautiful Annual Teen Recycled Craft Competition. The Keep Cobb Beautiful Annual Teen Recycled Craft Competition,…

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 July 24, 2025

Cobb’s 2026 budget approved

By Mark Woolsey In a pair of divided votes, the Cobb County Board of Commissioners Tuesday night approved the 2026 fiscal year budget while also voting to keep the millage…

Land Use & Zoning July 17, 2025

Cobb BOC approves 300-unit apartment complex in Cumberland area

By Mark Woolsey A divided Cobb County Board of Commissioners this week approved plans for a 300-unit apartment complex on Cobb Parkway, despite stated concerns from the Cobb County School…

Cobb County June 26, 2025

Public hearings to be held on Cobb proposed budget

By Mark Woolsey Cobb County’s proposed FY 2026 budget will be the subject of an upcoming series of public hearings. To view the proposed budget and related materials, follow this…

A black/white cat in loaf position inside a metal cage

Pets and Pet Adoption June 21, 2025

Cobb animal services issues statement disputing “grossly exaggerated” social media post

Photo above from the Cobb Animal Services website Cobb County Animal Services issued a statement on what they state are exaggerated numbers of pets euthanized at Cobb County’s Animal Shelter,…

Sign for the Cobb County Adult Detention Center facility

Government & Politics June 12, 2025

Cobb BOC approves emergency funds for Cobb jail HVAC

By Mark Woolsey An agenda item related to keeping a portion of the Cobb County Adult Detention Center cooled sparked some pointed words at this week’s Board of Commissioners meeting….

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Kennesaw October 30, 2025

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