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Chairman of the Cobb County Board of Commissioners, Michael Boyce in article about cobb budget town halls (photo by Larry Felton Johnson)

Public Transit March 9, 2018

Boyce says Cobb support for transit bills depends on having a project list in hand

[Editor’s note: This article was based on the initial video of Chairman Boyce’s comments. That video was taken down and replaced with another update. I’ve replaced the (now) broken link…

Public Transit February 27, 2018

Mix of optimism, caution rule at Smyrna’s Transit Town Hall

There is definitely a lot of interest in the public transit debate in Cobb County. Monday night, a standing-room-only crowd showed up at the Smyrna Community Center to learn more…

Public Transit February 21, 2018

Transit fans and foes: Sound off at Smyrna town hall set for Feb. 26

As Cobb County legislators and local politicians continue discussing the once-untouchable topic of public transit entering the county, a town hall meeting is set for the Smyrna Community Center Monday…

Smyrna City Hall in article about Smyrna millage rate

Smyrna February 20, 2018

Smyrna to allow carry-out of alcoholic beverages at downtown restaurants

After allowing open containers of alcohol during special events for many years, Smyrna passed an ordinance Monday night allowing the practice to take place year-round. City officials cited a trend…

Public Transit February 16, 2018

The ATL: How transit could finally take off in Cobb County

If influential state legislators have their way, and if voters agree, a public transit service known as The ATL — Atlanta-region Transit Link — could one day link 13 counties…

Sign t Lindley Middle School in article about MIC education forum

Veterans Memorial Highway February 8, 2018

Edna Umeh’s senseless death inspires school safety bill in Georgia House

The day Edna Umeh was introduced to the world outside her family and friends, was the day of her senseless death while she protected the children of Lindley Middle School…

Uncategorized January 21, 2018

MLK’s legacy of anti-poverty work demonstrated in food giveaway

On the Sunday morning of MLK Weekend, lines of cars wrapped a mile or so from Austell-Powder Springs Road to Clay Road, heading toward South Cobb’s Threadmill Mall for the…

south Cobb January 15, 2018

Community leaders meet to network, celebrate ‘Spirit of MLK’ at Riverside EpiCenter

The Riverside EpiCenter, a community gathering spot affiliated with Bishop Dale C. Bronner’s Word of Faith Family Worship Cathedral, was the site of a networking and community engagement event on…

Cobb County Business December 21, 2017

Marietta-based marketing firm wins five awards

A local business has tallied five different awards for its work with several other Cobb-based organizations this year. Located on the Marietta Square, 524 Creative is a marketing firm that…

Elections December 6, 2017

Jen Jordan officially ends GOP supermajority in Georgia State Senate

It was already a foregone conclusion, but Democrat Jen Jordan has become the newest member of the Georgia State, ending a two-thirds supermajority previously enjoyed by Republicans. Jordan, a lawyer,…

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