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Brick Kennesaw government building with four tall wooden columns

Kennesaw May 15, 2024

Kennesaw considering changes to rental ordinances, upgrades to park

By Rebecca Gaunt Changes may be coming for those who operate short-term rentals inside Kennesaw’s city limits, such as those found on Airbnb and VRBO. Kennesaw zoning administrator Darryl Simmons…

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 15, 2024

Dispute over how many votes it takes to pass a resolution on the Cobb BOC

By Caleb Groves On Tuesday, May 12, 2024, the Cobb County Board of Commissioners approved a contract for the proposed transit referendum and the intent to put the transit tax…

Elections May 14, 2024

Cobb County school board Post 7 candidate Q&A: Wheeler and Cole

Cobb school Superintendent Chris Ragsdale flanked by three GOP school board members (photo by Rebecca Gaunt) By Rebecca Gaunt Republican incumbent Brad Wheeler is aiming for a fourth term on…

Three people gathered around a wall-board with various business and industry symbols including gears and charts

Cobb County May 13, 2024

Job & Resource Expo at Cobb’s Switzer Library

The Cobb County Public Library is about more than just books (although books are still important!). The library is deeply involved in projects to improve the quality of life for…

A graphic of a group of women of diverse race and profession

Opinion May 11, 2024

On Mother’s Day, Where Is It Best, And Worst, To Be A Woman In The USA?

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College “Women must try to do things as men have tried,” Amelia Earhart once said. “When they fail, their failure must…

Elections May 9, 2024

Cobb County school board Post 5 candidate Q&A: Cristadoro and Judge

By Rebecca Gaunt The Post 5 seat on the Cobb County Board of Education will have a new face next year for the first time since 2009, when longtime Republican…

photo of Cobb Superior Court building from the front with a blue sky with clouds in the background

Cobb County May 9, 2024

Two men sentenced to life after murder of father during 48-hour robbery spree in Cobb County

Stiff sentences were handed down to two of the men involved in a violent 48-hour robbery and murder spree in Cobb County. Elijah Bailey, 20, and Miguel Romo, 21, were…

Cobb County May 8, 2024

Cobb Superior Court Judge Ann Harris becomes president of Council of Superior Court Judges

Cobb County Superior Court Judge Ann Harris assumed the role of president of the Council of Superior Court Judges. Her term extends through April 30, 2025. She is joined by…

Commissioner Monique Sheffield receives certificate

Environment May 8, 2024

South Cobb well represented at the Environmental Excellence Awards

Photo above: Cobb District 4 Commissioner Monique Sheffield receives the Steve Reynolds Public Servant Of The Year Award Barry Krebs submitted the following report from Keep Georgia Beautiful’s Environmental Excellence…

Justice May 7, 2024

Georgia Senate panel ready to subpoena Fulton DA in probe of her conduct in Trump racketeering case

by Stanley Dunlap, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] May 6, 2024 This story was updated on Monday, May 6 at 8:18 p.m….

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