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2020 Elections April 6, 2020

Larry Savage: candidate for chair of the Cobb BOC

Larry Savage is running in the Republican primary for the chairmanship of the Cobb County Board of Commissioners, hoping to unseat incumbent Chairman Mike Boyce for the GOP nomination. Larry…

Major (now Sheriff) Craig Owens speaking at South Cobb Business Associations luncheon used in article about Owens statement on attacks on Asian-Americans

2020 Elections April 6, 2020

Craig Owens back in Sheriff’s race after Cobb Superior Court ruling

The Cobb County Superior Court ruled in favor of Craig Owens, affirming his place on the ballot in the upcoming general primary. The ruling was handed down at the 10…

Cobb County March 19, 2020

Cobb police limiting some services due to COVID-19

The Cobb County Police Department is limiting some operational services due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Sgt. Wayne Delk issued the following public information release describing those changes: Cobb County Police…

Marietta March 16, 2020

Marietta Police make changes due to coronavirus outbreak

In response to inquiries from the media, Officer Chuck McPhilamy of the Marietta Police Department sent an email describing the adaptations the department is making due to the coronavirus pandemic….

Marietta February 18, 2020

Chain reaction wreck on Cobb Parkway at Canton Road Connector

According to a public information release from Officer Chuck Philamy of the Marietta Police Department, the department’s Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (S.T.E.P.) Unit is investigating two related crashes that occurred…

Cobb County February 13, 2020

GBI to investigate officer-involved shooting in South Cobb

According to a public information release from Nelly Miles, the GBI spokesperson, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation has been asked to investigate an officer-involved shooting involving officers of the Cobb…

Smyrna Police Chief Joe Bennett interim Smyrna city manager

Smyrna February 4, 2020

Smyrna to get new police chief

Following a seven-year run as Smyrna’s Chief of Police, David Lee will retire on Friday, to be replaced by deputy chief Joe Bennett. The move was approved by a 7-0…

Cobb County February 3, 2020

Auto breakins targeting Hispanics reported in Cobb County

According to a public information release from Officer Sydney Melton of the Cobb County Police Department the department is investigating a string of auto breakins that often target Hispanic residents….

Smyrna January 22, 2020

Smyrna Police to Install Speed Detectors at Three Schools

Following complaints from concerned parents, the Smyrna Police Department will be installing speed detection cameras at three local schools, and hopes to have them operational before students begin summer break….

Cobb County Police Department Crime Scene Unit vehicle

Cobb County January 17, 2020

Two arrested, one killed in encounter with police in connection with homicide on Anderson Mill Road

Two suspects have been arrested and a third shot to death by police (previously reported here) in connection with the January 14 homicide on Anderson Mill Road. In a public…

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Education January 17, 2025

Cobb County School District to opt out of HB 581 homestead exemption

By Rebecca Gaunt The Cobb County School District is the latest local entity to announce its intention to opt out of the homestead exemption created by Georgia House Bill 581….

Climate January 17, 2025

Insurance for natural disasters is failing homeowners − I don’t have the answers, but I do know the right questions to ask

by Jay Feinman, Rutgers University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The wildfires that have devastated large parts of Los Angeles County have drawn fresh attention…

National January 17, 2025

Spending, regulations and DOGE: Office of Management and Budget director plays vital role helping government get stuff done

by Martha Coven, Princeton University and Bridget C.E. Dooling, The Ohio State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The Office of Management and Budget sounds…