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Cobb County August 13, 2022

Public hearings on Cobb County code changes scheduled for September

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners will conduct three public hearings on proposed changes to the county’s code. The first hearing will be focused on zoning (Chapter 134 in the…

Cobb County July 27, 2022

Cobb County millage rate and budget passed

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners passed the proposed millage rate on a 4-1 vote, with District 1 Commissioner Keli Gambrill in opposition, and the approximately $1.2 billion budget on…

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Cobb County July 3, 2022

Cobb BOC approves continued funding for Cobb’s Child Support Services program in 4-1 vote

In a 4-1 vote at last Tuesday’s meeting of the Cobb County Board of Commissioners, the BOC approved funding that would allow the continuation of the long-standing Child Support Services…

Land Use and Zoning June 25, 2022

Cobb commissioners approve a 38-unit townhome community on Mableton Parkway

On last Tuesday, June 21, the Cobb County Board of Commissioners at their monthly zoning hearing approved a rezoning request that will allow the construction of a 38-unit townhome community…

2022 Elections May 14, 2022

Q & A with Terry Cummings, Democratic hopeful for GA State House District 39

By Arielle Robinson The Courier spoke last week with Terry Cummings, a Democrat running for Georgia House District 39. Cummings ran against incumbent Rep. Erica Thomas in the 2020 primaries….

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2022 Elections April 25, 2022

Lost Mountain cityhood opponents say it’s a “bait and switch”

By Rebecca Gaunt [Editor’s note: After the publication of this article a representative from Protect West Cobb reached out to us with a request to clarify that Protect West Cobb…

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Renters April 16, 2022

More funds available for rental assistance in Cobb County

On its website, Cobb County announced the availability of additional rental assistance funds for residents impacted by the pandemic. The decision to accept the nearly $7 million in funds was…

Land Use and Zoning April 11, 2022

Bulldozing the blight: Sprayberry Crossing demolition begins

By Rebecca Gaunt [Be sure to look at the photos at the bottom of this article] After decades of falling into disrepair, the building that once housed a Bruno’s Supermarket…

Land Use and Zoning March 20, 2022

Cobb BOC denies application for oil-change business in Canton Road neighborhood

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners at its zoning meeting last Tuesday denied a request to allow an oil-change business on Canton Road that is forbidden by the stipulations for…

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Health & Wellness March 3, 2026

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